coasterbill Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 ... I mean if it were me I'd go to row 1 of Kingda Ka. Toro is undoubtedly better but I like to let it warm up and in the meantime have my face ripped off on Ka. I've never smoked crack but I'd imagine it's a lot like Kingda Ka in row 1.
boldikus Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 Crack is apparently an insane yet very brief high, so sounds about right.
DoinItForTheFame Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 Crack is apparently an insane yet very brief high, so sounds about right.
Angle O. Descent Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Hotel is booked. Wish me luck on Sunday! Thanks again for the insight. I would have nixed the trip without it.
strz Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 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. I live 20 minutes from the park- so no sweat off my back to head over, if it is open.....if I were to get a spin or two on any of the "majors" (Nitro, Toro, Ka), I'm good. That said- leaving for AZ Sunday am, so it's all good!
strz Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 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). Yes sir! Sunday am's are a treat! And agreed- take advantage of what YOU want to ride!!!
El Toro_Ryan Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 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?) LOLOLOLOL you might be on to something.
coasterbill Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Park is closing at 11:30. Sounds like about 3 cars showed up lol.
boldikus Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Sorry but that's f*cked if they made employees come to work only to close after an hour. Hopefully most people called out anyway and that influenced their ultimate decision to close. But I'm sure it was the lack of any guests showing up.
Satans Hockey Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 I'm glad I listened to you guys and didn't go. Definitely going to try to go tomorrow though.
coasterbill Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Tomorrow should be a great day at the park. Have fun!
strz Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 My wife just asked me, "Are you really going to the park?" Yup! That said- I clicked on this board and that takes care of that!!!!
strz Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 My wife just asked me, "Are you seriously going to head to the park today?" My reply- "yup!" Thanks for the info guys! Enjoy for those of you going tomorrow......sunshine + low crowds= greatness! DOUBLE POST!!!! DAMN ME/INTERNET!!!
El Toro_Ryan Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Sorry but that's f*cked if they made employees come to work only to close after an hour. Hopefully most people called out anyway and that influenced their ultimate decision to close. But I'm sure it was the lack of any guests showing up. Hey well I was happy to see Toro make it around the track while it was 40 degrees after not running since last Saturday. We were all crossing our fingers so hard. Hopefully tomorrow is better. Haha
coasterbill Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Sorry but that's f*cked if they made employees come to work only to close after an hour. Hopefully most people called out anyway and that influenced their ultimate decision to close. But I'm sure it was the lack of any guests showing up. Hey well I was happy to see Toro make it around the track while it was 40 degrees after not running since last Saturday. We were all crossing our fingers so hard. Hopefully tomorrow is better. Haha Did they open Toro? lol
El Toro_Ryan Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Sorry but that's f*cked if they made employees come to work only to close after an hour. Hopefully most people called out anyway and that influenced their ultimate decision to close. But I'm sure it was the lack of any guests showing up. Hey well I was happy to see Toro make it around the track while it was 40 degrees after not running since last Saturday. We were all crossing our fingers so hard. Hopefully tomorrow is better. Haha Did they open Toro? lol We did but literally 3 people showed up to the ride and we couldn't cycle with less than 20 riders. So since we closed at 11:30... We gave zero riders. Haha But yes, we were technically open.
Satans Hockey Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 The park was promoting/giving out free tickets tonight at the Devils game.
coasterbill Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 The park was promoting/giving out free tickets tonight at the Devils game. Too bad that means only 11 people saw the ad...
coasterkid124 Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 Well it was the season finale, so maybe if SF was lucky 15-18 fans were there Actually, I don't really have anything against the Devils. They ended up having a good year.
michaellynn4 Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 Heading to the park for my first visit of the year. Dollywood and walking pnuemonia had me sidelined until now. Message me if you want to meet up!
Satans Hockey Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 Basically nothing open still on the El Toro / kingda ka side of the park still, I could have slept an hour later lol
boldikus Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 ^ Skyride to Skull. Then hit Batman & Nitro. You're welcome.
coasterbill Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 ^ Skyride to Skull. Then hit Batman & Nitro. You're welcome.
Satans Hockey Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 ^ Skyride to Skull. Then hit Batman & Nitro. You're welcome. Just got on the first ride if El toro but going to do that now since they are only riding one train at the moment.
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