timfar Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 ^Nice. I think rather than strategic advantage it's humility. It's not for Robb to say how awesome (and well-attended) his events are. They speak for themselves.
Gmaster562 Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 Dont know if this was mentioned before, but what is the event capacity? Does anyone know the attendance at last year's event? Actually, it would be really cool to know the attendance at WCB for the last few years. We don't give out attendance numbers, sorry. I always think... How does that many people turn into this?
robbalvey Posted February 12, 2011 Author Posted February 12, 2011 I always think... How does that many people turn into this? Well, when we usually have 4 or 5 rides open during morning ERT, and each one of those rides can have 48 or so people out on the ride circuit, and then a train or two worth in each station, some people out wandering in the park, etc, you can see how even as many as 500 to 600 people showing up to an event can quickly thin about. It's all about the ratio between attendance and the volume of rides open. SFMM has not let us down yet! --Robb
Sir Clinksalot Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 ^ Plus you have people eating breakfast, etc. I've never waited more than 1 train during morning ERT at any WCB event. And that picture in front of the theater is probably missing some people (I know we didn't make it over there in time last year).
AlvChen1 Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 For people's reference, I landed the 3* Courtyard Mariott for $70 on Priceline. I incrementally worked my way up from $45 for 3* hotels in the Valencia-Stevenson Ranch area.
Cole H Posted February 15, 2011 Posted February 15, 2011 This Is Going To Be My First Ever West Coast Bash I Bought My Tickets Yesterday And Im Super Excited!!!
willthethrill Posted February 15, 2011 Posted February 15, 2011 Are there going to be any vendors serving beer or booze by the time WCB rolls around? Saw something before about gates and a pending liquor license at Mooseburger...
FrightFest1408 Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 Can we take a video on a ride if we ask permission from the ride operator or park?I'm going for my second time to WCB!I really hope the park decides tO put SEFK in both ert sessions
R.C. Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 Can we take a video on a ride if we ask permission from the ride operator or park?I'm going for my second time to WCB!I really hope the park decides tO put SEFK in both ert sessions No. This is clearly stated in the first post of this thread. - Cameras are not allowed on any coasters or rides at Six Flags Magic Mountain or Knott’s Berry Farm.
FrightFest1408 Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 I know now just want to make it clear
cedarpointfangirl Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 For people's reference, I landed the 3* Courtyard Mariott for $70 on Priceline. I incrementally worked my way up from $45 for 3* hotels in the Valencia-Stevenson Ranch area. Thats a good price. The only thing I don't particulary like is you really can't pick your bed type. If it was just me in the room I would go for that price, but I need a 2 bed guarantee. I went ahead and booked the Hilton Garden Inn for 100. I like the HGI, really close to the park and an overall nice comfy hotel. Last year I did get the Valencia Hyatt for like 65 I believe. That was a great place. It was very nice being right across the street from restaurants and shopping.
WFChris Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 ^ Call the hotel the day after you book with Priceline, Hotwire, Expedia, etc. Tell them to 'add a note' to your reservation saying that you MUST have 2 double beds. Call back in a day or two to confirm this information. If it is not there, ask to speak to a manager and request it again. Explain that you CANNOT have 1 bed. Hotels typically are a little more hot-headed when it comes to booking websites. They tend to give those reservations the least appreciated rooms on the property, and they use the 'well you booked elsewhere' excuse. Trust me, if you call them and explain that you NEED TWO BEDS, and call AGAIN, and even a third time approaching the visit, you will probably get your two beds. Just keep your cool and stay persistent. But yeah, if you are an ass, or rude, all bets are off. Just be professional, cool, and persistent.
Sir Clinksalot Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Honestly, I've used Priceline probably 75-80 times and I've NEVER had a problem getting a room with 2 beds. Most of the time it's harder to get a room with 1 bed. Were still debating if we are going to do Knott's, if we do we'll end up using priceline for something down in Buena Park.
disneyland255 Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 1 Month from this Saturday!! So, I have not been to Six Flags (bad experiences before) since they had Psyclone still up. What coaster would you all recommend I do first for my de-virginization of all the new coasters (and old, I've never been on Viper). Ha ha! Also, what are some of your favorite moments from past WCB that you've been on? (Can I post this question here?)
cedarpointfangirl Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 ^ Thanks for the advice guys. I will do that when I book again. At least it save me some cash.
R.C. Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 1 Month from this Saturday!! So, I have not been to Six Flags (bad experiences before) since they had Psyclone still up. What coaster would you all recommend I do first for my de-virginization of all the new coasters (and old, I've never been on Viper). Ha ha! Also, what are some of your favorite moments from past WCB that you've been on? (Can I post this question here?) I would suggest that you go on Tatsu first, if it's open for ERT. It's such a great experience flying around the top of the mountain. If Tatsu isn't open, I would go on whatever coaster you walk by first. Just get out there and start riding!
disneyland255 Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 1 Month from this Saturday!! So, I have not been to Six Flags (bad experiences before) since they had Psyclone still up. What coaster would you all recommend I do first for my de-virginization of all the new coasters (and old, I've never been on Viper). Ha ha! Also, what are some of your favorite moments from past WCB that you've been on? (Can I post this question here?) I would suggest that you go on Tatsu first, if it's open for ERT. It's such a great experience flying around the top of the mountain. If Tatsu isn't open, I would go on whatever coaster you walk by first. Just get out there and start riding! Awesome! Thank you so much for the advice! There are so many new coasters I'm sure I'll ride them all, but that first one has got to be I plan on riding more in this day than I've ever ridden! Disneyland is the closest to actual coasters I get...so this is so exciting to ride these huge things! I can't wait for Goliath! I hear it's black-out inducing! SWEET!
ebl Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 ^ If you sit in the back row on Tatsu, you can gray out in the pretzel loop as well. The one on Tatsu is about 1.5 times bigger than the ones on other flyers, and it comes toward the end of the ride. Eric
disneyland255 Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 ^ If you sit in the back row on Tatsu, you can gray out in the pretzel loop as well. The one on Tatsu is about 1.5 times bigger than the ones on other flyers, and it comes toward the end of the ride. Eric Niiice! Thanks Eric!
Sir Clinksalot Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 ^ Yeah, I can't ride Tatsu or Goliath near the back anymore. If I do I'll have a headache all day.
rcdude Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 So, I have not been to Six Flags (bad experiences before) since they had Psyclone still up. What coaster would you all recommend I do first for my de-virginization of all the new coasters (and old, I've never been on Viper). Ha ha! Depends on what they have open for morning ERT. I'd say either Tatsu or Apocalypse if they are open, or you could always try for Superman (even if you rode it before, the experience has changed), although I'm guessing 80% of the attendees will go straight here if we have ERT on it. Last year, everyone went to X2, so I'd stay off that for the first half-hour or so of ERT. This is just a guess, but I don't think Goliath will be open for morning ERT (it wasn't last year, as it is on the opposite side of the park from what they usually open). Also, what are some of your favorite moments from past WCB that you've been on? All of it. There was really no negative part of WCB last year (at least that I can think of). For one specific event, it would have to be either the small group backstage tours (mine was on X2) or night ERT with almost everything open, plus custom Terminator audio and racing Colossus.
Sir Clinksalot Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Surprisingly enough, the freak Hail Storm we had during lunch at WCB 2009 was seriously a fantastic highlight. It was so unexpected and so fun, everybody just rolled with it and made the best of it. That's the kind of group that TPR is.
AlvChen1 Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 For people's reference, I landed the 3* Courtyard Mariott for $70 on Priceline. I incrementally worked my way up from $45 for 3* hotels in the Valencia-Stevenson Ranch area. Thats a good price. The only thing I don't particulary like is you really can't pick your bed type. If it was just me in the room I would go for that price, but I need a 2 bed guarantee. I went ahead and booked the Hilton Garden Inn for 100. I like the HGI, really close to the park and an overall nice comfy hotel. Last year I did get the Valencia Hyatt for like 65 I believe. That was a great place. It was very nice being right across the street from restaurants and shopping. I pricelined the Hyatt Valencia last year and I called the desk to get two beds and they came through. I plan on doing the same with the Courtyard Mariott for my stay. I was hoping to get the same property, but I guess something must be going on where they're fairly booked up.
A113 Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 I am going to be at Knott's the same day as WCB but with a different group of people, so I really won't be in WCB for that. However, I'm considering going to SFMM's the day before, and probably going to bring a friend as a guest. Would I need to get the money from her first? Or would she need to send the check directly to you?
Gmaster562 Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 When will the emails about WCB be sent out?
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