coasterbill Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 OMG I'm so excited we get to have HITP again this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 It's insane but when I was walking around the other day there were times I was legitimately missing Holiday in the Park. I don't know how it's even possible that it's my favorite time of year at the park since Kingda Ka, El Toro, Bizarrro, Zumanjaro and Skyway are all closed but it honestly might be. Also I want a waffle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Damnit you guys made me want to want to get to the park this winter. I'll see how my winter break overlaps and what excuse I can make to visit my grandparents up in Jersey to get to a late closing on Nitro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strz Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 It's insane but when I was walking around the other day there were times I was legitimately missing Holiday in the Park. I don't know how it's even possible that it's my favorite time of year at the park since Kingda Ka, El Toro, Bizarrro, Zumanjaro and Skyway are all closed but it honestly might be. Also I want a waffle. Periods of snow and rain on Saturday- get your waffle ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBpony414 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Why not? It's not like Nitro has a theme to begin with. Drop down and get your eagle on. Hell yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Periods of snow and rain on Saturday- get your waffle ready! Nah we need those sexy French broads to make them waffles. Wouldn't be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strz Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ YES!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Since no one has posted it here yet, and its not quite midnight. Happy 15th birthday to Nitro! Opened April 7th, 2001.' AND OMFGWTFBBW ITS HAPPENING. First the water tower, then Skully's waterfall, the demise of the Jersey Boys banner, Nitro kinda getting a paint job, Bizarro only running two trains and not really stacking... now this! There's almost nothing left to complain about, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro1118 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Wow I'm starting to feel old. I remember riding Nitro during SP preview week before the grand opening. I remember how amazed I was at my first hyper coaster. It was the coaster that really put the park on the national map, and I'm pretty sure 2001 was the park's most successful season (I forget if it was attendance or profit-wise). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 OMG! How could I forget Nitro's 15th birthday!? Happy Birthday! EDIT: The paving wasn't an April fools joke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 EDIT: The paving wasn't an April fools joke! I still can't believe it... I think I am in shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 ^ we all are. I don't even drive but this was much needed and a long time coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angle O. Descent Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Hey, sorry for bringing this up again, but they're calling for a freeze watch overnight saturday. Has this ever affected the rides the following day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 No. It hasn't even affected the rides while the freeze watch was going on. Sometimes when it gets below freezing Nitro's brakes freeze up so they bang on them with a huge mallet. It does the trick. ... I'm serious. I know you don't think I'm serious but I'm serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angle O. Descent Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Okay you've convinced me. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Bill is definitely not lying about the park not giving a flying f*ck about temps with the coasters, but Ive shown up early/at opening on cold days and a few rides were down for a little while til things warmed up (Toro is a big bit*h in the cold, and as evidenced by opening day a few weeks ago, will run really slow in the cold and will valley in the twister section/before the brake run). But I really don't think they have any sort of system to determine when rides are OK to fire up, seems someone important just suddenly decides it might be go time, out goes the first test train and all the staff/ops cross their fingers as they watch it traverse the course. If its makes it to the brakes, ride is open! (I'm half serious, but maybe ELToroRyan can shed some more light on this?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strz Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 <------my daughter's birthday weekend, which consists of (12) of her friends sleeping over Saturday night......guess you who may see at SFGA Saturday night???? Add to that the unseasonable weather tomorrow- how can I pass up a park with no one there!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 ^ At opening its going to be 41 degrees and 62% chance of rain, with rain increasing til 3pm when the temps then dip into the 30s, rain turns to snow which will continue into the evening. AKA have fun riding nothing. I honestly would not be surprised if the park closed early/did not open at all tomorrow. Anyone with plans to go I wish you good luck but I certainly won't be making the effort. In fact, I plan to get wasted drunk in the comfy confines of my home all day tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 I'm predicting an early closure too. Remember the awesome weather policy only applies if they're making money. If there's nobody there then they'll close if there's any way they can use weather as an excuse for doing-so. Sunday though should be a great day at the park. That being said tomorrow IS a Saturday so there's an outside chance they'll stay open. I wouldn't bet on it but it's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 I'm predicting an early closure too. Remember the awesome weather policy only applies if they're making money or if a bunch of loonies take over Nitro in the freezing cold on closing night in January. THIS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Satans Hockey Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Well I was going to take my chances tomorrow but you guys have me leaning towards no now lol I might just wait and see how bad it actually is tomorrow when I get up. I want an empty park after dealing with the crowds at six flags over Texas last weekend. How bad do you think Sunday will be crowd wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Not bad at all. Personally I'd go Sunday. I could easily see them closing tomorrow because I don't think anyone will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 ^^ Sundays weather looks decent and most Sundays, especially in springtime, are very very quiet in the morning/first two hours or so. My favorite time to marathon El Toro (if its not closed because its too cold). Get there before opening, head right to what you really want to ride before the crowds show. I.e. if you really want to ride KA, and you see it testing, run right to it. Or just do what I do which is more fun than Ka anyway. Sunday mornings are a good time to go to the park (but only if you are there when the gates open, to maximize your time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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