Ccron10 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 For most of us, the end of October marks the end of the Theme Park season. So, how do you spend those cold months without coasters or theme parks? So who else loves the fact that now we can just answer this question with... "riding Nitro"? February should be the only month with no operating days at local parks. ... gotta love it. Exactly and I kind of find it amazing that it has got to the point where some of the parks in our region will only be closed for a month or two before opening back up again. Usually I would think these would be the last three weeks of the coaster season, but now with Six Flags and Hershey keeping most of their coasters open until New Year's Eve or the first week of January, it still feels a little like the middle of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 So who else loves the fact that now we can just answer this question with... "riding Nitro"? February should be the only month with no operating days at local parks. ... gotta love it. Can we lobby Six Flags for a "Valentine's At The Park" experience to change that empty calendar month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physical Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Does anybody have any idea what coasters will actually be open for SFGadv's Holiday in the Park? I know Hershey is only keeping Sooper Dooper Looper and Wildcat open. Hopefully Six Flags keeps something a little better open to justify the increased price of the tickets (18 bucks for Hershey compared to whatever SF is charging, which will probably be a lot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Well, with no local parks pretty much all year is off-season for me, with a couple of exceptions throughout the year when I'm travelling. So it's not that much different really, except it getting colder and a hell of a lot darker. I do watch a lot of football (or soccer if you prefer to call it that) through the entire year, and with the Norwegian football season coming to an end in a few weeks, it's good to have a lot of other European football on TV to keep me entertained. Add some beer to that and I'm a happy boy. I'll probably also spend the usual amount of time here on TPR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlvr Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 while it's nice to be in so cal and have all parks open year round. i'd gladly give up 4-5 months if SFMM would clean the place and do some real good maintenance throughout the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 My off-season started after last night, after I went to Playland's (PNE) Fright Night, in Vancouver. Nothing to do after this, except stay at home, get through the winter, and live vicariously through all of you who still have year-round parks to go to, LOL. As I left Fright Night, I took this parting shot of The Beast and Wave Swinger. 10:15pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Does anybody have any idea what coasters will actually be open for SFGadv's Holiday in the Park? I know Hershey is only keeping Sooper Dooper Looper and Wildcat open. Hopefully Six Flags keeps something a little better open to justify the increased price of the tickets (18 bucks for Hershey compared to whatever SF is charging, which will probably be a lot) According to their press release posted on their website, there will be "nearly 30" rides open during HITP, and they have confirmed at least six coasters to be open, weather permitting: - Nitro - Batman: The Ride - The Dark Knight Coaster - Skull Mountain - Superman: Ultimate Flight - Green Lantern They haven't yet posted a full list of exactly which rides will be open all in all, but you can read the press release here: https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/special-events/holiday-in-the-park/news-release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 That would seem to be the complete list. The only coasters I could see them adding to that list are Blackbeards and the Kiddy coaster. It sounds like they'll close off Golden Kingdom and anything beyond the boardwalk which could be done pretty easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Is it sad that this thread depresses me??? It makes me realize that the off season really is here... I was hoping I could ignore that fact for a few more months... But no such luck. Looks like I will be spending a lot more time watching POV's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeansproutMidget Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Well, when off-season rolls around, so does college and pro american football. That lasts through till January/February, which is when parks tend to release their 2016 schedules. From then on, its just hype until opening day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Apart from watching coaster POVs all the time on YouTube, I spend a LOT of time building stuff in NL2 haha. Love that software so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 The amusement park season and the hockey season pretty much covers the whole year for me. I picked two good hobbies to like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoasterKid211 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) And if you say you live in California or Florida and don't have an off-season, angry, rabid monkeys will chew off your fingers. Umm... Edited October 19, 2015 by TheCoasterKid211 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoasterKid211 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) double post Edited October 19, 2015 by TheCoasterKid211 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoasterKid211 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 triple post, the struggle is real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Ah, the beauty of living in sunny SoCal. What is this "off-season" you speak of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 ^ Is it Mother's Day? (Unless she wants to go, I guess.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnastyGnoric7 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I will be learning how to fly aircraft this off-season, since I can't serve in the US military, due to eczema. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I love pie Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Florida master race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Six Flags Great Adventure is making it increasingly clear (now with a bonus weekend too) that they won't be having any of winter's crap this year. Thanks to Great Adventure for making the off season tolerable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Work, work, work, that's what's going on this off-season for me. But if I do manage to get a day off or 2, it's a short drive to SFDK or even SFMM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Six Flags Great Adventure is making it increasingly clear (now with a bonus weekend too) that they won't be having any of winter's crap this year. Thanks to Great Adventure for making the off season tolerable. I just hope Holiday In The Park is successful enough for it to not be a 1 year event. It would be very nice every year knowing the offseason is less than 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I'm making up for not going to theme parks by...planning a theme park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Married a Canadian Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I usually plan a Disney trip or Disney cruise for the "off season". Bit of a shock to the system leaving Toronto in February at minus 25 degrees C and arriving in Florida or the Bahamas! It was more amusing this year with the cold and snow we had up North, the Floridians were telling us how "cold" it was at Disney at the time. All the Torontonians, New Yorkers and Bostonians were in shorts and t-shirts, while the locals were in long sleeves and long trousers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 ...and so the off-season has officially begun. It shouldn't be too bad for me since I have several other hobbies I'll be occupied with, but the off-season depression will still be kicking in sooner or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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