boldikus Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 As a non-driver I don't have a whole hell of a lot to add to this conversation, but a couple times a year we'll drive over to the Pub in Pennsauken (which is awesome - if you've never been stop what you're doing and go eat some meat right now), and it's literally 5 minutes over the Ben Frankin Bridge, on one road (Admiral Wilson Blvd) that dumps us right in the parking lot. Getting back however, we have to traverse this thing to take the 5 minute drive back to the bridge to Philly, and without fail, every time - and we've done this drive 10-15 times by now - we take a wrong turn through this and somehow end up further in Jersey and it takes us a half hour to get home. You have thought we would have figured it out by now, and its simple when we do. But no. We almost never do. Its the only thing we hate about going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Have I wandered into the jughandles enthusiasts' forum by accident? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 ^^ I... haaaaaaate... that intersection. I'm never really over there, but when I am, I'm usually coming down 130 South, and I always mess it up. I despise it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Have I wandered into the jughandles enthusiasts' forum by accident? We're talking about the stupid roads you have to take to get to Great Adventure. It's relevant. But yes, I will admit to being an infrastructure enthusiast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Well that was a fun detour! (Pun absolutely intended) In SFGAdv news, rumors are circling that the Sky Ride will be operating during Holiday in the Park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 That's really exciting, though I assume its going to be a round trip since Frontier *should* be closed? How cool would it be if they decorated the Fort just for this? We'll get some great views from up there though since its a mild ride the lines should be decent for most of the event. I know Bill is jizzing in his pants at this news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Live look at Bill at the moment: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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coasterbill Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I'd be thrilled if this was true. I assume they want to cut staffing as much as possible and just run 1 cable so please, I beg you... if you're any fun at all just load up 1 cable with only red and green cars. Please make this happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I'd be thrilled if this was true. I assume they want to cut staffing as much as possible and just run 1 cable so please, I beg you... if you're any fun at all just load up 1 cable with only red and green cars. Please make this happen. YES!!!! Perfect idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRice92 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Thank you coasterbill, michaellynn4, & boldikus for all this information about New Jersey roads. This really helps out in preparing for my trip next week. I'm happy to say I do have an EZpass so I'm sure that'll help out a lot from what you described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 No problem, have fun! Do us all a favor while you're there and give the Bizarro crew some tips on how to dispatch trains before everyone on the brake run dies of old age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njcoasterguy34 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 No problem, have fun! Do us all a favor while you're there and give the Bizarro crew some tips on how to dispatch trains before everyone on the brake run dies of old age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tykunkel1031 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 No problem, have fun! Do us all a favor while you're there and give the Bizarro crew some tips on how to dispatch trains before everyone on the brake run dies of old age. Truest thing I've seen all week. It was literally 110 outside and we sat there baking alive for 10 minutes while they all sat at the booth talking. Worst coaster experience ever. And I've been stuck on the Skyrush and T3 brake run for more than 30 seconds I don't get how you can have a crew like Toro (or any other ride in the park at that) literally a matter of feet away and this hot mess just down the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoaster Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 No problem, have fun! Do us all a favor while you're there and give the Bizarro crew some tips on how to dispatch trains before everyone on the brake run dies of old age. Seriously, they leave you out there to die sometimes. 3 trains running and it still double stacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I just don't understand why they use three trains. Even if they hustled a little - between the fact there are always only two restraint checkers, and the floors retracting, they still have no reason for all three trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MIntaminGCI Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Every time I've been on Bizarro the attendants just talk until the trains are stacking and then finally start checking the restraints, I wanted to be like "chop chop, hello? I get that there are no lines for this ride, but that shouldn't make you hustle any less because that time sitting out there could be spent riding something else" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccron10 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Looking at next week, I see that the park is randomly open on Wednesday (Oct. 12th) during the week. I am seeing that I don't have to work that day and was thinking on doing another trip, but was wondering if there might be school groups or something else I would have to contend with. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenecd Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Looking at next week, I see that the park is randomly open on Wednesday (Oct. 12th) during the week. I am seeing that I don't have to work that day and was thinking on doing another trip, but was wondering if there might be school groups or something else I would have to contend with. What do you guys think? October 12th is Yom Kippur. Public schools in most of NJ and all of NYC have school off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesinclair Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 This Monday should be quieter than Sunday right? I know the kids get the day off, but us real adults dont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx24 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Historically, yes Columbus Day is pretty quiet at the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesinclair Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Historically, yes Columbus Day is pretty quiet at the park. Should I expect most rides to be open? Or is it a "this half is closed" situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terdferg Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Should be all open but check website just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCI Wooden Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Compared to the unholy hell it used to be: Man if you think jughandles are bad, try getting through a busy one of these. THAT one actually used to have traffic lights to have some semblance of civility. There are plenty still out there with just yield signs, better known in New Jersey as "F**k off, you yield for me" signs. I'm pretty late to the party, but who thought this was a good idea? I would never know about these things about jughandles, so thanks for posting all if this. Anyways, back to Great Adventure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx24 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Should I expect most rides to be open? Or is it a "this half is closed" situation? No, it's a normal operating day. Everything should be open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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