RollerManic Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Ok I love the sign, but I feel like the placement of it seriously reinforces the "flat ride/carnival coaster" feeling. Flat rides very often have big flashy signs placed high up on the ride itself, whereas full-sized coasters almost never have signs attached to the ride itself, usually just at the entrance. There have been complaints since the name change of the placement of the ride and since day one over the carnival-likeness of it. I dont understand either. The Joker fits the carnival theme very well and that particular area of the has tons of flat rides (or atleast used to ). Sure, the use of DC is spordic in the park. But, it is already so. I actually welcome the use of it anywhere to tidy up an area as long as it's not out of theme. Again, the Joker fits the area. They could have had a sign for that mustard and ketchup ride so take it as lucky that that atrocity didn't appear at the front gates. I never understood how people think this ride is ugly. I'm just going to leave this point at that. If I would have had my way, I would have fixed up the Chiller's old station and used it as the ride's footprint. I would have used one side and built the ride over the station, with the lift coming out of the old maintence bay and the final drop into the launch tunnel. The otger side could have served as the new storage track. Promply, I would have painted it red and blue with black supports and named it Batman and Robin: The Chiller. Just imagine... Maintenance bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 One of the cars is on the track, and it's lookin' good! From the good ol' construction blog: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I do like the looks of that! I love everything about Lex Luthor's restraints, and these seem pretty similar with the open-air feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I'm disappointed. I saw this thread get bumped and thought we had an update on the whereabouts of the waffle cart, not just another update on our new coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I'm disappointed. I saw this thread get bumped and thought we had an update on the whereabouts of the waffle cart, not just another update on our new coaster. "Entrance to the event is located in the Movietown section of the park." There you go. Look for it there. I'll probably be there with the family on Sunday for this. I've been eating right for a long time now without many cheat days to show for it, so dammit, I'm going to eat like a pig for this thing. Waffles... come to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 That's great news! Last year they opened the Golden Kingdom access road gate and the event was over behind twister near Green Lantern. I wasn't a fan of that because I get uncomfortable when I have to get that close to Green Lantern. I prefer to keep my distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 One of the cars is on the track, and it's lookin' good! From the good ol' construction blog: Awesome! So imagine testing will commence soon. How many trains will this have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordyC Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I was a bit unsure for the colors in the beginning, but I actually really like it now. The trains are looking good! Still hoping for a coaster like this in Europe though, it would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilsFlight Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 One of the cars is on the track, and it's lookin' good! From the good ol' construction blog: Awesome! So imagine testing will commence soon. How many trains will this have? I believe it will have 5 trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strz Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 since day one over the carnival-likeness of it. Someone used the "c" word..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerManic Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 ^I hear it so much in other threads (those getting Super Loops) that there's no reason to complain of it's frequent appearance anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I really like the look of the trains! Can't wait to see this ride up and running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoww Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hello all! I will be visiting the park on Thursday, March 27, and I'm wondering: 1- How will the crowds be? 2- What rides should I hit up first? and 3- Besides Joker, are any rides not up and running as of now? Any other first time advice is appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Thursday, March 27 Some generic advice since that can't be an accurate date: - Thursday crowds aren't usually too bad, but it'll depend on how many school trips there are that day. Good thing is that those usually clear out late afternoon so lines will be shorter in the evening, but if it's your first visit to the park, don't skimp and get a Flash Pass. Totally worth it. - Kingda Ka, front row if it's open. If not, head straight to El Toro for multiple re-rides before lines start forming. Depending on how you feel about Ka, you could go straight to El Toro. Assuming your trip is sooner rather than later, just a couple of the water rides. If you're visiting after Memorial Day, all rides will be open, including most likely Joker. Other advice: back row of Skull Mountain. Always looking for more cult members! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoww Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Thursday, March 27 Some generic advice since that can't be an accurate date: - Thursday crowds aren't usually too bad, but it'll depend on how many school trips there are that day. Good thing is that those usually clear out late afternoon so lines will be shorter in the evening, but if it's your first visit to the park, don't skimp and get a Flash Pass. Totally worth it. - Kingda Ka, front row if it's open. If not, head straight to El Toro for multiple re-rides before lines start forming. Depending on how you feel about Ka, you could go straight to El Toro. Assuming your trip is sooner rather than later, just a couple of the water rides. If you're visiting after Memorial Day, all rides will be open, including most likely Joker. Other advice: back row of Skull Mountain. Always looking for more cult members! April 28, excuse that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 ^I hear it so much in other threads (those getting Super Loops) that there's no reason to complain of it's frequent appearance anymore. Well Super Loops are definitely carnival rides, no disputing that. I'm not sure where people are getting carnival ride from the S&S 4D coasters though. Yes they're compact and somewhat gimmicky, but so are Sky Rocket 2s, Impulse coasters, boomerangs, inverted boomerangs, giant inverted boomerangs, el locos, launched el locos, euro-fighters etc; and I don't see people calling those carnival rides. Welp people better become accustomed to these S&S 4Ds, Six Flags has plans to roll more of these out in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strz Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Thursday, March 27 Some generic advice since that can't be an accurate date: - Thursday crowds aren't usually too bad, but it'll depend on how many school trips there are that day. Good thing is that those usually clear out late afternoon so lines will be shorter in the evening, but if it's your first visit to the park, don't skimp and get a Flash Pass. Totally worth it. - Kingda Ka, front row if it's open. If not, head straight to El Toro for multiple re-rides before lines start forming. Depending on how you feel about Ka, you could go straight to El Toro. Assuming your trip is sooner rather than later, just a couple of the water rides. If you're visiting after Memorial Day, all rides will be open, including most likely Joker. Other advice: back row of Skull Mountain. Always looking for more cult members! April 28, excuse that! - only open (during the week) next week b/c of NY State schools have spring break - NJ schools are in session (had their spring break already) - be there at opening: Ka> Zumi> Toro> Bizarro.....then high tail it to the other side: Batman> Nitro> Skull; you should get those in by 1:00/1:30pm, and take it from there Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 By the way, we visited on Sunday (I'll eventually post about it in a bigger TR), and we drank some of the Skull Mountain back row kool-aid and are ready to sign our souls away to the cult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperGTS500 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Might be going to thE park for the first time this Saturday or Sunday. How will the lines be on a weekend in April? What day is best out of the 2? Flashpass be needed? If so, what type? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Might be going to thE park for the first time this Saturday or Sunday. How will the lines be on a weekend in April? What day is best out of the 2? Flashpass be needed? If so, what type? You shouldn't bother. You should go to Kings Dominion instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImNotOneOfYou Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Might be going to thE park for the first time this Saturday or Sunday. How will the lines be on a weekend in April? What day is best out of the 2? Flashpass be needed? If so, what type? You shouldn't bother. You should go to Kings Dominion instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Thursday, March 27 Milkshake-out-my-nose kinda laughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yeti Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Might be going to thE park for the first time this Saturday or Sunday. How will the lines be on a weekend in April? What day is best out of the 2? Flashpass be needed? If so, what type? You shouldn't bother. You should go to Kings Dominion instead. Hahaha, ohhh man! After reading your reply in the Kings Dominion thread, this is one of the funniest posts I've seen in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strz Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Might be going to thE park for the first time this Saturday or Sunday. How will the lines be on a weekend in April? What day is best out of the 2? Flashpass be needed? If so, what type? You shouldn't bother. You should go to Kings Dominion instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) Word on the street is that the new Sky Bar by SkyScreamer is now open, with two more Coke Freestyle machines. Edited April 23, 2016 by michaellynn4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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