Genx24 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Anyone who was hungry during HITP needed only to visit the awesome empanada truck near the carousel. A huge filling empanada in about 10 different varieties for only $5. Best food I ever had at a Six Flags (because thankfully, SF had nothing to do with them) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Yes, most of the restaurants are just fronts for the same crap but Panda Express is Panda Express. It sounds like it may turn into a generic "Chop Six" but for now it's Panda Express with a limited menu. Just like Coldstone is Coldstone with a limited menu. We've learned that at any park not known for having great food it's better to eat at the name brand restaurants. That way the quality is going to be better. The same applies to food trucks. I'll give Six Flags credit for Machi Nacho though. It's quite good. We're not dining plan people, I'd rather pay 10 bucks for better food. To each his own though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) Parks like SFA and SFFT would be great fits for the Raptor design, as it's a high quality steel coaster but could be affordable and fit tight footprints. Yeah, if I kept a top 10 list of the best coasters I've ever ridden, the Raptor concept would easily place in my top 5. Edited February 16, 2016 by Ed Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Yes, most of the restaurants are just fronts for the same crap but Panda Express is Panda Express. It sounds like it may turn into a generic "Chop Six" but for now it's Panda Express with a limited menu. But the SFGAdv Panda Express had a much larger menu (about 10-12 entrees) than other parks in the chain (5 entrees at SFNE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Context clues point to a new coaster in the area, with only Premier and RMC being likely candidates. Why are Premier and RMC the only likely candidates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro1118 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Context clues point to a new coaster in the area, with only Premier and RMC being likely candidates. Why are Premier and RMC the only likely candidates? Looking at the manufacturers over the last couple of years that SF has contracted, they are the two that pop out. SF hasn't gone with B&M in 4 years, likely because a new B&M of decent size pushed $20M. Intamin has largely been non-existent in the US the last couple of years as far as large-scale coasters go. SF has shown no interest in GG, Gerstauler or Mack, and it's been years since SF has dealt with GCI. S&S HAS been contracted by SF in recent years, but that is what GAdv is getting this year with the Joker. So, that basically leaves Premier and RMC. They have been the preferred coaster sources for SF the last few years because of the bang for the buck they provide. A steel RMC will likely push the budget, which is why I feel if GAdv is to get it, there is a good chance they would get the Raptor design. Considering it'd be the prototype, and SF's noteworthy relationship with RMC, I could see them debuting it at a discounted rate (at least for the prototype). Of course, anything is possible...but Premier and RMC are the most likely candidates IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImNotOneOfYou Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Context clues point to a new coaster in the area, with only Premier and RMC being likely candidates. Why are Premier and RMC the only likely candidates? I'd say because RMC and Premier are the only ones he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Context clues point to a new coaster in the area, with only Premier and RMC being likely candidates. Why are Premier and RMC the only likely candidates? I'd say because RMC and Premier are the only ones he wants. Ohhh, good. I was confused for a second. I thought it was because the color of dirt they had went with gave away the fact it was either RMC or Premier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro1118 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Context clues point to a new coaster in the area, with only Premier and RMC being likely candidates. Why are Premier and RMC the only likely candidates? I'd say because RMC and Premier are the only ones he wants. Read my post then respond with facts as to why they aren't the only likelycandidates. Not the ONLY candidates, but the only ones the park is likely to choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Context clues point to a new coaster in the area, with only Premier and RMC being likely candidates. Why are Premier and RMC the only likely candidates? Looking at the manufacturers over the last couple of years that SF has contracted, they are the two that pop out. SF hasn't gone with B&M in 4 years, likely because a new B&M of decent size pushed $20M. Intamin has largely been non-existent in the US the last couple of years as far as large-scale coasters go. SF has shown no interest in GG, Gerstauler or Mack, and it's been years since SF has dealt with GCI. S&S HAS been contracted by SF in recent years, but that is what GAdv is getting this year with the Joker. So, that basically leaves Premier and RMC. They have been the preferred coaster sources for SF the last few years because of the bang for the buck they provide. A steel RMC will likely push the budget, which is why I feel if GAdv is to get it, there is a good chance they would get the Raptor design. Considering it'd be the prototype, and SF's noteworthy relationship with RMC, I could see them debuting it at a discounted rate (at least for the prototype). Of course, anything is possible...but Premier and RMC are the most likely candidates IMO. I'm apt to agree that RMC might be the front runner, but I wouldn't count out B&M, Intamin, Mack, Gertslauer or Chance at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro1118 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Context clues point to a new coaster in the area, with only Premier and RMC being likely candidates. Why are Premier and RMC the only likely candidates? Looking at the manufacturers over the last couple of years that SF has contracted, they are the two that pop out. SF hasn't gone with B&M in 4 years, likely because a new B&M of decent size pushed $20M. Intamin has largely been non-existent in the US the last couple of years as far as large-scale coasters go. SF has shown no interest in GG, Gerstauler or Mack, and it's been years since SF has dealt with GCI. S&S HAS been contracted by SF in recent years, but that is what GAdv is getting this year with the Joker. So, that basically leaves Premier and RMC. They have been the preferred coaster sources for SF the last few years because of the bang for the buck they provide. A steel RMC will likely push the budget, which is why I feel if GAdv is to get it, there is a good chance they would get the Raptor design. Considering it'd be the prototype, and SF's noteworthy relationship with RMC, I could see them debuting it at a discounted rate (at least for the prototype). Of course, anything is possible...but Premier and RMC are the most likely candidates IMO. I'm apt to agree that RMC might be the front runner, but I wouldn't count out B&M, Intamin, Mack, Gertslauer or Chance at this point. I mever counted them out...but I don't see them as likely for the job based on the facts at hand. I also never expected an Intamin PnP after a strata, so we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I think the biggest benefit would be more competition for B&M who has the market cornered on non launched, high capacity steel looping coasters. More competition would likely push them to improve and take more risks and that type of healthy competition would be beneficial to the industry as a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 To the mod that updated the subtitle of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 To the mod that updated the subtitle of this thread. You're welcome! I sometimes wonder if regular Park Discussion readers notice stuff like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Oh we do. Always makes me smile when you do the little things that make us giggle #boatlivesmatter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeansproutMidget Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 It really just sums up the past few pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 To the mod that updated the subtitle of this thread. You're welcome! I sometimes wonder if regular Park Discussion readers notice stuff like that. Always. Its why I love it here. Well one of the reasons. I had a feeling it was you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I laughed out loud when I read it. Best one I've read in a while. Pile of gravel FTW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgcassady Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 It's so annoying how most coaster enthusiast just hop right to the point and scream "OMG! A new coaster!!" When they have no idea what's going to happen there. A lot of people did this on this thread and I'm not surprised that people know they aren't going to get a coaster next year, we're getting one this year anyways, and Six Flags is never like that, unless it's a coaster expansion like at SFMM, which they would of already announced if it ever happened. Well get ready for some of you to be disappointed that we aren't getting a coaster next year. (I'm not 100% sure of that but I know it's not happening next year because Six Flags is rather cheap.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strz Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I laughed out loud when I read it. Best one I've read in a while. Pile of gravel FTW!! So now that I'm paying attention to details (missed the discussion thread title change!) Why are the time stamps on posts one hour ahead????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 ^ User Control Panel > Board Preferences > My Timezone. You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 ^^ Odds are you still have DST turned on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 It definitely seems like S&S and RMC are the frontrunners for Six Flags' coasters in the coming years. A year or two ago I would've included Premier, but F. Throttle and Superman were 3 and 4 years ago. You'd think SF would've installed something else from Premier at this point, could be wrong though. One thing that could be making S&S seem more appealing to Six Flags at this point over Premier is, possibly the operating costs of a 4D (ala Joker, Batman) are lower than the Premier launchers which have LSMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImNotOneOfYou Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Oh we do. Always makes me smile when you do the little things that make us giggle #boatlivesmatter Did the subtitle change in the CP thread for the boat? I don't remember seeing anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strz Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 ^ User Control Panel > Board Preferences > My Timezone. You're welcome. You didn't even give me chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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