SixFlagsAstroworld Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 I decided to visit the park today to check out Octopus. Shot0181 (2).bmp There it is... Shot0182 (2).bmp I wonder if this ride is worth tearing down Tilt A Whirl. Shot0189 (2).bmp WHOA! It is! I love this ride! Shot0190 (2).bmp Octopus taken from the roof of a building Shot0192 (2).bmp Decided to climb up Sky Chuter. That's all for now! Until next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThrillDude200 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I'm excited for the big announcement today. I'm very happy right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 ^I never said it was TODAY, but it is coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 (sorry for the late report) Last week of the 1979 season  I was visiting the park today. Didn't stay long, but put together a mini trip report Shot0193 (2).bmp What's that in the corner? Shot0194 (2).bmp Dirt! Could we possibly be getting something big for 1980? Shot0195 (2).bmp I noticed the line for Octopus was short for the first time this year. I grabbed a couple of spins (a bit too much) Shot0196 (2).bmp I decided to ride Wild Eagle before leaving. The line was backed up because THIS guy wouldn't get up off the floor. Shot0197 (2).bmp And that's all for today. Tune in next time when I talk about whatever is being added for 1980! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 (edited) New for 1980!  Please excuse my horrible logo design  Ripcord is an all new, one of a kind experience!  This new Shuttle Loop will launch you 55mph in 4 seconds out of the station through a loop and then up a spike! And then you go through it all again, BACKWARDS! Just when you think it's over, you will fly past the station, up ANOTHER spike!  Lake Shernview: Time for Fun! Edited May 29, 2016 by SixFlagsAstroworld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 Special Sunday Update! Â Ripcord Construction Update! Â I visited Lake Shernview during the off season to check out Ripcord's construction. Didn't take much photos but in a week or 2, Ripcord will be complete! I recently took a trip to Houston to visit my family and we all went to Astroworld. After riding Greezed Lightnin', I am looking forward to having a shuttle loop in my home park! Shot0198 (2).bmp Something looks different with the skyline... Shot0199 (2).bmp Ripcord! All that's left is to build the loop, build the station, and install the train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThrillDude200 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 The airtimer approves of RipCord! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 First day of the 1980 season  I visited the park today and I discovered that Ripcord was testing! I can't wait to ride this during media day!  A few photos I took: Shot0200 (2).bmp Ripcord testing! Shot0201 (2).bmp The entrance to Ripcord Plaza (The new section) was blocked by a wall Shot0202 (2).bmp Overhead view of Ripcord Plaza with Ripcord (I LOVE having access to the top of Sky Chuter) That is all for today! I will take another trip on Media Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Ripcord Media Day! Â I was invited to attend Ripcord's media day. I thought Ripcord makes an awesome addition to Lake Shernview. It's now the ONLY launched roller coaster in Florida! Â Anyway, onto the photos. Shot0203 (2).bmp The station is pretty much the same style as Corkscrew's station Shot0204 (2).bmp But it's nice and air conditioned Shot0205 (2).bmp I'm lucky enough to get the front row for media day! Shot0206 (2).bmp The launch was unexpected. Shot0207 (2).bmp Shot0208 (2).bmp Up the spike! And now we do it again... Shot0209 (2).bmp ...BACKWARDS! Shot0210 (2).bmp Shot0211 (2).bmp Past the station... Shot0212 (2).bmp ... and up a SECOND spike! Shot0213 (2).bmp NOW the ride is over! I have a feeling that Ripcord will be popular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Ripcord's Opening Day! Â I attended the opening day today. Here's what happened: Â I arrived at 1:30 today to ride Ripcord and that was a HUGE mistake. The line for Ripcord was 3 1/2 hours long! The rest of the park was deserted, since Ripcord is a crowd eater. I decided to ride Ripcord first to get the line over with. It took 4 hours since the ride broke down twice (one in line, and one just as I was about to get on). But it was worth it! Â Ride List: Ripcord x1 Mining Mania x4 Sky Chuter x2 Splash Chute x1 Wild Eagle x3 Â Corkscrew and Octopus was closed. Shot0030 (2).bmp The park is pretty deserted today! Maybe there's no line for Ripcord! Shot0215 (2).bmp CRAP! I spoke too soon! Shot0216 (2).bmp Almost there! Shot0217 (2).bmp Ripcord was fun! Let's see what rides I can catch before the park closes... Shot0218 (2).bmp Ripcord from Splash Chute! Shot0219 (2).bmp The water's cold, but I don't care! PERFECT shot of Ripcord! Shot0131 (2).bmp Ending the day with 3 front row rides on Wild Eagle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Mini-Update  Right now, it is the middle of August. I visited the park for one main update. I didn't take that much pictures by the way. Shot0220 (2).bmp Tornado, Due to unpopularity, Will close and be scrapped next week for a new ride in 1981. Get your final rides now! Shot0221 (2).bmp Corkscrew was a walk-on. Shot0222 (2).bmp Mining Mania was a walk-on too. Shot0223 (2).bmp Ripcord, 2 hour wait. See you next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 Last day of the 1980 season  I decided to catch a few coasters at Lake Shernview since today is my day off. Here is what's going on in the park now Shot0225 (2).bmp Took a picture of Ripcord on my way in. I love this ride so much. I think Tyler chose a great spot in the park for it. Shot0226 (2).bmp Took a couple of rides on Sky Chuter since there was no line. The most noticeable change in this park is that Tornado is gone. Any guesses for 1981? Shot0227 (2).bmp Wild Eagle: 1 minute wait Shot0228 (2).bmp I swear, That dude on Splash Chute was the only person I saw on that ride all day Shot0229 (2).bmp Ripcord: 1 1/2 hour wait. Ripcord is pretty much eating most of the crowds since it opened in May. Shot0230 (2).bmp Mining Mania was starting to regain popularity Shot0231 (2).bmp Corkscrew just reopened after a malfunction with the brakes it had yesterday. I decided to catch a ride Shot0150 (2).bmp Would it kill Tyler to add something around Corkscrew? I know this whole park used to be a plain field with a lake, but Corkscrew feels plain without anything surrounding it. Shot0233 (2).bmp I decided to catch one more ride on Sky Chuter. Seriously, I can't visit the park and leave without taking a picture of Ripcord. This is the last trip of 1980. See you in 1981! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAwesome101 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Guessing Tornado is being replaced by a Pirate Ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 New for 1981!  Space Scramble  Get ready to become scrambled on Space Scramble! This fun family ride will spin you so fast, it will fling you to the side of your seat!  Only at Lake Shernview: A way to enjoy your summer! Shot0234 (2).bmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Sorry for the delay in updates. For some reason, I lost most of my 1981 screenshots. Just warning that this will be a short season. I will get back to updating on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 1981: Hi everyone! Â This is kind of a bad year for Tyler McFlock (owner of Lake Shernview). He is running low on money, but not at the bankrupt level. He was planning something big for 1981, but due to low money, the project got put on hold until the park can make more money. That's why the unpopular Tornado got replaced by Space Scramble instead. Â anyway, onto the trip report. Shot0235 (2).bmp Feels different without Tornado Shot0236 (2).bmp Tyler also threw in some Swan Boats for the lake. It's 2.00$ per boat. Hopefully this will help get us the big, mysterious project that got delayed. Shot0234 (2).bmp Now, onto Space Scramble! Shot0238 (2).bmp The line is longer than Tornado's line. Tornado was always a walk-on even on the busiest day! Shot0239 (2).bmp Space Scramble was fun, but it made me sick. I had to sit at the BBQ restaurant to recover. I decided to ride Splash Chute before leaving. Shot0240 (2).bmp The awkward moment when you're trying to take a picture of the station, but someone looks straight at the camera. Shot0237 (2).bmp Well, that's all for today! Hopefully Tyler will get enough money for that project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I hope Lake Shernview does not close because of its financial situtation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThrillDude200 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I hope Lake Shernview does not close because of its financial situtation. ...But, hey, I know some people who can help the park! Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 September 1981: end of 1981 season  Great news! After four months of hard work, Tyler managed to get a lot of money. Enough for his big project! Tyler stated that he wants to focus more on expanding the park around the lake rather than cheaply replace rides.  He stated that he wants to expand the tropical theme so the tropical restaurant near Corkscrew would fit in the park more.  Oh, and today's Tyler's 55th birthday. Shot0241 (2).bmp This project is bigger than I imagined! Look at the size of that land! Shot0242 (2).bmp I'm glad Tyler is focusing on expanding the park. Find out what it is this Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFNE Fan Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I'm guessing a western themed area with a record breaking woodie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 New for 1982! Â Take shelter! A tropical storm is coming! Â Announcing a new type of water ride, Hurricane River! This tropical themed river rapids will give you a one of a kind soaking for you and your family! Â The Tropical Restaurant, which is near Corkscrew, will be renamed Hurricane Jim's Tropical Eats. Â Shot0243 (2).bmp A concept sketch of Hurricane River Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Six Flags Astroworld: If you do plan on selling Lake Shernview sometime in the future who would you sell it to Six Flags, Paramount, or Cedar Fair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Six Flags Astroworld: If you do plan on selling Lake Shernview sometime in the future who would you sell it to Six Flags, Paramount, or Cedar Fair? Â I'm not going to answer your question. If you want to find out about the park's future, you're gonna have to wait. (btw, you don't have to waste time typing my full username. You can call me ether 6FAW or SFAW ) Â Â Now a question for everyone, which slogan do you like better? 1. Lake Shernview: The FUN never ends! or 2. Lake Shernview: Thrills, Chills, Family Fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Now a question for everyone, which slogan do you like better? 1. Lake Shernview: The FUN never ends! or 2. Lake Shernview: Thrills, Chills, Family Fun! Â I say use "Lake Shernview: Thrills, Chills, Family Fun!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThrillDude200 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 To answer the question, 2. Â Also, I made this Primitive Sponge parody image: Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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