JJLehto Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 12 hours ago, boldikus said: ^ Hope your plan is to go next week then because they're not open on April weekdays otherwise... Indeed, but if Toro isn't running by then no biggie, that's what May is for @Coasternut lol well that's a tad silly, while (at least as of years ago when I last went) it wasn't the best park out there it certainly isnt dangerous. And pffft I grew up in NJ and have much experience with New Yorkers and Phillies lol Besides if they rattle you just gotta roll with it. Can guaranatee you from life experience the more intense and wannabe tough dude they are the more of a sad joke they are. Will get in your face and make a scene but 80% chance the biggest wimp at home XD But yeah it was easy to ignore living like 45 mins away. After being 1000 miles away for years I have an urge to go again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dankeykang Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 On 3/29/2021 at 1:58 PM, coasterbill said: If you didn't pause your Diamond Elite membership they upgraded you to a new tier called Diamond Elite VIP where you get four. I don't believe it's actually offered for sale though. Also: From my understanding this benefit is good forever. Just circling back on this - would these additional benefits apply to people who purchased the membership after the pandemic began? I didn't make my purchase until September of last year, and I can't recall seeing any emails or anything about it, but in the app it definitely says my membership is Diamond Elite VIP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 I don't think so, no. You can check on the app though. Just enter your pass and see if it shows as "Diamond Elite" or "Diamond Elite VIP". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 PSA: multiple people are reporting that El Toro has in fact opened for the season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightnin Loops Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 this is awesome im heading over to the park thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 3 hours ago, boldikus said: PSA: multiple people are reporting that El Toro has in fact opened for the season. This is great news, thanks for sharing! Looks like I'll be making my first trip to the park on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 4 hours ago, boldikus said: PSA: multiple people are reporting that El Toro has in fact opened for the season. Yes! And it is indeed open this upcoming week! I've been feeling burnt out, think its time to take a day off from class (its all online and uploaded later anyway) and head to Great Adventure. It has been 6 or 7 years. I'm kind of excited. I know I crap on the park a lot but still was my home park And it'll be great to ride El Toro again. Edit: oh mid 60s as well. Perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouscactus Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 FYI in case anyone was wondering season passes from parks other than SFGADV will not work for the safari. Our $50 SFA passes were a no go and they wanted to change $50 for the both of us to drive through. No thank you. Memberships will work fine.Doesn't really make sense considering it's normally included with admission with the trucks, but whatever...PS: El Toro is still awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG-77 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Did you get the pass activated at SFA earlier this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 What have crowds been like recently? I see its open this week for "spring break" which has me nervous. If its not been that bad on weekends recently I may just cave and go on a weekend sometime soon instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Ticketing for the safari was the same last year. Season passes from other parks a no go. I also skipped it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouscactus Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 What have crowds been like recently? I see its open this week for "spring break" which has me nervous. If its not been that bad on weekends recently I may just cave and go on a weekend sometime soon instead. From 10-11:30 the ride lines in the back of the park were non existent today in the morning but it picked up pretty quickly after that. Toro (which opened up late today) had no line when I went a little later on, and Ka was a "walk on and wait" because they had 3 trains going but they were waiting to fill trains up and allowing re-riding. We requested the front but since they needed to fill the vehicles they wouldn't let us wait. We did second row and last row. Damn it's shakey and hurts the front of my shoulders even with my arms down (well.. holding on to my mask) -- 2 rides was enough despite the fact we could have stayed riding over and over.Superman surprisingly had no wait at 12.You can always look at queue times to get an idea of crowds.https://queue-times.com/parks/37/queue_timesOne other random thing, at the gate they were handing out cards to fill out a survey online. For participating you get a barcode coupon on your phone for $5.00 off just about anything in the park. It literally took about 90 seconds. It was strictly demographic questions. Did you get the pass activated at SFA earlier this year?I activated it at SFA yesterday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 I got one of those $5 survey cards at SFFT a few weeks ago, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 15 minutes ago, anonymouscactus said: From 10-11:30 the ride lines in the back of the park were non existent today in the morning but it picked up pretty quickly after that. Toro (which opened up late today) had no line when I went a little later on, and Ka was a "walk on and wait" because they had 3 trains going but they were waiting to fill trains up and allowing re-riding. We requested the front but since they needed to fill the vehicles they wouldn't let us wait. We did second row and last row. Damn it's shakey and hurts the front of my shoulders even with my arms down (well.. holding on to my mask) -- 2 rides was enough despite the fact we could have stayed riding over and over. Superman surprisingly had no wait at 12. You can always look at queue times to get an idea of crowds. https://queue-times.com/parks/37/queue_times Interesting! Hmmmm still not sure if I should risk spring break week or not. Or even getting a season pass. I'll be back in NJ this June so could certainly go enough times to justify it. And ya know.....IF Jersey Devil opens this year lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Coaster power hours coming in April and May. https://www.nj.com/news/2021/04/six-flags-great-adventure-to-hold-coaster-power-hours-in-april-and-may.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 That actually sounds awesome. If I lived closer I would be all over that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 LOL $5 EXTRA for Season Pass or Membership holders, to only ride the coasters and probably even more limited food options than normal. Wonder how they explain that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 They would explain it the same way every other park that does hard-ticket after-hours events explains them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I guess you're right, but I tend to think those are BS too. Not sure if this is the same thing, since these are occurring on days the park would normally be closed (Thursdays, 2 Fridays) or are closing stupidly early at 5PM (Fridays). Rather than just add them as operating days to the calendar, giving the SP/Membership more value, they're choosing to run it as a "limited" event with an upcharge. And I shouldn't be surprised, this the Six Flags that charges extra for Halloween walk-throughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 It's cheap, that's for sure. They have days when they can't get enough staff to open. So, they decide to just use the coasters AND charge people to come. Brilliant, I guess. I'd still go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Magic Kingdom routinely closes stupid-early to do hard-ticket events. If you don't like that then okay... I get it, but in this case it's $5 and I just can't make myself worry about that (especially if the park is dead for this event which it probably will be). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Not gunna lie, $30 (since parking is free) and a limited # of people have basically 5 hours ERT on the coasters? I know this is funny from me of all but, seems good? I'll do it. Like I can't find much to complain about (but its SF, I know it suddenly is cool to like them but eh I assume they have some way to make it bleh lol). Nor does the $5 seem like a big deal for pass holders. You already get all the normal benefits..... this new thing is happening and you can also partake for 1/6 the price of someone else. Again, seems pretty good to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dankeykang Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Interesting that as of right now, you can currently purchase power hour tickets during May, but you can't make a general reservation during the same month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightnin Loops Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 DE vip members should be free. we should mot have to pay the $5. either way, ill go to check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightnin Loops Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 the website for coaster power hrs says will have entertainment and food. where can i find more details? is sf bringing in like some good DJs or something like that? maybe like pauly d from jersey shore? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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