Angry_Gumball Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Been a while since I've posted in the SFDK thread. A fellow TPRer sent methis link (Robman) just a few minutes ago, has some cool old school memories of Six Flags Marine World! The highlight was seeing the Medusa-less front of the park, when Medusa was actually parking lots with cars!
Mechanic Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Does anyone have a photo of Jambo? For some reason I do not remember this ride at all. I give you Jambo!
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 ^ & ^^ Thanks! Now that I see the photo, I think I did ride this at some point. Can't remember for sure. Those photos of the whale and dolphin show are hella old school though! They used to change the backdrop every year and the colorful blue wavy backdrop in those pictures was from the early 90s... long before there were any rides! Thanks for sharing!
Double0Kevin Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) Jambo was easily one of the most fun rides to operate, and I thoroughly enjoyed riding it too. One of my favorite flats at the park. Edited November 14, 2012 by Double0Kevin
Angry_Gumball Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Agreed, Jambo was quite a fun ride. If I remember right, it provided some nice floater air since the metal lapbar (if you even want to call it that) gave you plenty of space. I've only ridden one other kind of ride like that and it was down at Knotts (Grand Slammer? Falling Star ride)...which I also absolutely loved! Oh wait...I also did both variations of Crazy Surf at SCBB, I guess you can call them 'mini versions' of the above mentioned rides.
JJnCFL Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 I enjoyed Jambo as well. Definitely was a fun experience being felt as if you were about to be thrown out of your seat. Kinda was like Crazy Surf at SCBB, but less intense and with a nice view of the surroundings. Looking forward to Holiday In The Park in less than three weeks from now!
singemfrc Posted November 9, 2012 Posted November 9, 2012 Just got an email from the park that there will be morning (and possibly evening) ERT for Season Pass Holders on 11/23 (No details what will be running for ERT yet)
singemfrc Posted November 9, 2012 Posted November 9, 2012 Last time it was Superman..that would be nice.
XYZ Posted November 10, 2012 Posted November 10, 2012 Nice! I'll be there on the 23rd, so ERT for me is good!
singemfrc Posted November 14, 2012 Posted November 14, 2012 I'm definitely going to the park for morning ERT on Friday 11/23..anyone else going? XYZ are you showing up early?
Andrewoplis Posted November 14, 2012 Posted November 14, 2012 ERT last year was great! Ill see if I can make it.
XYZ Posted November 15, 2012 Posted November 15, 2012 I'm definitely going to the park for morning ERT on Friday 11/23..anyone else going? XYZ are you showing up early? I'm definitely showing up early. Maybe we can have a little TPR meet-up for the ERT? I'll wear my Six Flags shirt so I'm more easily noticeable.
#1rollercoasterfan Posted November 15, 2012 Posted November 15, 2012 I did go on Jambo but not at SFDK the one at Mall Of America in 1993. I'm assuming it was the exact same ride as Jambo. What was that one called? & Is it still at Mall Of America? These kinds of rides are fun. Are there any left of their kind?
Double0Kevin Posted November 15, 2012 Posted November 15, 2012 ^ I think you are thinking of Tak Attack (formerly Mighty Axe) which is a Zamperla Rotoshake. Jambo was a Zamperla Joker. Unless MOA had a Chance Falling Star which was a similar ride to Jambo.
Angry_Gumball Posted November 15, 2012 Posted November 15, 2012 Looks like they did. Same model as the one KBF had.
#1rollercoasterfan Posted November 15, 2012 Posted November 15, 2012 ^ That's the one I went on. But it was painted like all light blue. Is it still there?
XYZ Posted November 15, 2012 Posted November 15, 2012 ^ That's the one I went on. But it was painted like all light blue. Is it still there? Tak Attack was removed this year for TMNT Shell Shock, a Gerstlauer Sky Fly.
scooterdoug Posted November 15, 2012 Posted November 15, 2012 This 11/23 ERT sounds nice. Unfortunately, I'll have family in town then and won't be able to make it. Are people still thinking of a mini TPR meet-up for one of the first two Sundays in December? I will definitely be going then and would love to make it a little party. And, since the crowds are so small then, it'll be like ERT for the entire park! Anybody else with me?
Double0Kevin Posted November 15, 2012 Posted November 15, 2012 ^ That's the one I went on. But it was painted like all light blue. Is it still there? Tak Attack was removed this year for TMNT Shell Shock, a Gerstlauer Sky Fly. I think he was talking about the Falling Star, not Tak Attack. I wish SFDK would add some more flats. They have a pretty decent selection, but the last adult flat they added (I don't count SkyScreamer) was Tazmanian Devil in 1999. I think they could benefit from some big flats like a Screamin' Swing or something out in front of the park to pull some of the crowd that mobs the coasters.
singemfrc Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Park opens Friday at 2pm, ERT for 2012 or 2013 Season Pass holders starts at 1pm and includes Roar, V2, and Superman Also: Between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., be sure to stop by the picnic grove for a hot cocoa and cookies social. While supplies last, you can warm up with a free cup of hot cocoa and sweeten your holiday spirit by tasting some freshly-baked holiday cookies. Your favorite holiday characters like the gingerbread man and some of Santa’s cuddly reindeer will also be available periodically for photos away from the crowds in this exclusive party. Radio station, 95.3 KUIC will also be making an appearance as they play a variety of holiday hits giving away great prizes like free Season Passes for next year, one-of-a-kind animal art and a free Dolphin Discovery. Whether you’re eating, dancing, singing, or meeting your favorite holiday characters, there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy. Another extra bonus Season Pass Holders will get is the opportunity to enter any of our animal shows ten minutes early for the entire day! You can pick the best seat in the stadium to watch the premieres of our special holiday-themed animal shows. Join our beautiful Atlantic bottlenose dolphins as they celebrate the holidays in A Dolphin Holiday, or put a little Christmas spirit in your heart with our sea lions, seals, and otters in Sea Lion Express.
Domm Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Is the consensus still that the park will be fairly empty on Saturday 11/24?
singemfrc Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Is the consensus still that the park will be fairly empty on Saturday 11/24? Its not like a summer weekend, but it's still a holiday Saturday..it will probably be busier than Friday or Sunday. Off the top of my head you'd probably see 30 min waits at most.
scooterdoug Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 ^Who wants a TPR meet-up? I won't be able to make it then. Besides, at this time of year (December), the park gets so empty that ERT is superfluous. Is anyone up for a meet-up on Sunday, December 2? That's when I plan on going.
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