rolercstrluvr Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 What I usually do now is Superman and then Medusa, better to get the semi-good people eater first and then the B&M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Glad that's resolved. So for those of you local people, is the smart thing to do now is go to Superman first or is it still Medusa first and then head over to Superman? You have a gold pass from SFMM don't you? If you do, Oasis Plaza opens 5-10 minutes early for gold pass holders so you can do Medusa (and Kong if you're feeling spry) first and still make it to Superman before there's a real line. If you havent done SUF yet try to get both rows 1 and 6. The view of the roll in row 1 is spectacular and the airtime in row 6 is awesome. They don't always have a sign advertising the gold pass entry, so talk to the employee holding the rope if its not posted. Unless it's a Saturday or other unusually busy day you can almost always ride everything before it gets busy if you get there early and hustle.. When I go on Sundays I can usually ride all 6 coasters and be on my way to the parking lot by 12 or 12:30 as the crowds are still streaming in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 ^^^I still recommend going to Superman first. The last few times, I went to Medusa in the last half hour of operation and it was EMPTY. As in, we were the only 3 riders on the train during one cycle. I think that was on Memorial Day Weekend even. Sometimes there is a wait for the front, but the rest is always walk-on at the end of the day. Superman does not appear to experience the same emptying. If you're planning to stay the entire day, I'd recommend doing Medusa last. The concert that I previously mentioned is looking to be on October 12th this year at SFDK! No band announcements yet, but I'm getting super excited! They also announced on their Facebook page that concert-goers might get in to the park one hour before everyone else. YEAHHH!!! Rocker (Rawker) ERT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I was thinking about getting a season pass for this season, but would I be better off waiting and getting a 2014 season pass later in the year? Does anyone know when those usually go on sale and if they will allow you to visit for the rest of the 2013 season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I was thinking about getting a season pass for this season, but would I be better off waiting and getting a 2014 season pass later in the year? Does anyone know when those usually go on sale and if they will allow you to visit for the rest of the 2013 season? If you plan on visiting at least twice in the next few months then go ahead and get it, because it will pay for itself anyway. The next year's passes usually come out near the end about September I think (I got my 2013 pass last september), but yes if you buy a "next year" season pass it can be used immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Went to the park on Saturday. Finally got to ride Superman. It's a fun ride. I didn't find it very intense at all though. But props to the ride crew. They were amazingly fast. Also saw the new Cirque show. I'm am NOT a fan of theme park shows but this one was absolutely great. Spoke with Capt. Lee and he mentioned they are trying to get the dolphin's more involved in this show which could only make the show even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 ^ SUF crew is always on their game, which is a good thing cause that ride could be a capacity nightmare if they weren't. Did you get a ride in row 6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 ^It is great to hear that Superman Ultimate Flight manages to be run so efficiently... The fact that they opted for a one train operation for a new ride still baffles me, but at least it hasn't seemed to hurt the attraction's hourly capacity too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemCookies Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Hey guys, i'm from Germany and i'm about to visit Six Flags Discovery Kingdom for the first time. In order to manage multiple rides i plan to get a flashpass. On the internet page i've seen that Superman is not listed for the pass. why is that? Does anyone know? Pictures of the ride show that it has two entrances. And is there any specific strategy for the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Unless its changed in the last couple of months Superman is on Flash Pass. That right hand door you see in the photos is the flash pass entrance (and single rider entrance when they're doing it). If you go on a Sunday and/or right when the park opens, you can get on Superman quickly before the line gets longer. It usually takes at least a half an hour for the line to build up. I usually do Superman first then V2 and roar, then head over and do Medusa and Kong, and if I'm really bored then the middle of the park for Boomerang which is by itself. There is ZERO signage in the park for Boomerang - use the M&M stairs on the way to Medusa and Kong to find it if you're feeling daring. It's really quite possible to do everything easily without a flash pass, especially if you're not as interested in the flats since there's only 6 coasters (not counting cobra). But if the money isn't much to you or you cant stand lines or rather not worry about it, go for it. If you're going on a Friday or a Saturday it's more useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V2-dude Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Flash Pass on Superman requires Platinum Grade, and is limited to one ride per day. You'll be given a time to show up for your ride. If you miss it, you lose your chance. At least that's how it was when I worked there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 ^ Thanks for filling in that gap in my knowledge, V2-dude. Admittedly, I never use the Flash Pass at SFDK. DemCookies, if you arent already planning on getting Platinum, I wouldnt get it just for that..the line doesnt usually get that out of control, which is because of the awesome crew that works Superman. Every single time I've been to the park the Superman operating crew is on the ball dispatching trains as fast as possible..It really is the most consistently awesome operation I've seen at any park. On the busiest days I've seen up to 45 minute waits. Only once (outside of when the ride first opened) have I seen the que fill up the lower switchbacks and spill into the upper ones, that was on Key Club day. PSA: Key Club day is Saturday 10/19. Avoid the park at all costs on this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V2-dude Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 If you need another reason to get Platinum, you get two consecutive rides on all other rides that accept Flashpass (not Superman). Just show the crew your wristband, and you can stay seated. But as stated, the Superman line moves pretty quickly. I would invest in the Platinum if the line is beyond the lower switchbacks (which happens more often than you'd think. No one here see's it because enthusiasts tend to avoid busier days). ^Funny you should mention fast dispatches. On hotter days when the ride first opened, management would slap us with a heat restriction regarding dispatches. Basically we were sending out trains so frequently that the LSM and electrical cooling systems couldn't keep up, and the computer would shut everything down to prevent overheating. We were instructed to slow down, as we were literally moving too fast. The problem was eventually patched and from what I've heard from people still working there, it's no longer an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Funny you should mention fast dispatches. On hotter days when the ride first opened, management would slap us with a heat restriction regarding dispatches. Basically we were sending out trains so frequently that the LSM and electrical cooling systems couldn't keep up, and the computer would shut everything down to prevent overheating. We were instructed to slow down, as we were literally moving too fast. The problem was eventually patched and from what I've heard from people still working there, it's no longer an issue.Lol, that is an awesome badge of honor. "Yeah, we dispatched trains so fast we overheated the ride. Yup." I wonder why on Superman guests can load right on top of the unloading guests but on most other coasters the platform has to be mostly free of the departing guests before the air gates even open. (Boomerang has the weirdest station rules..station has to be empty when train dispatches but guests can come in before the train does the fast pass through?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V2-dude Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) ^Eh, I've done better. During THBS's/Pandemonium's inaugural season, we were sending cars around so fast that an air tank in the brake run imploded. I'm not joking. As for station occupancy, each ride has a unique operating procedure which includes queue management. Boomerang's first lift uses a cable and the station must be kept clear until the train disengages it. Should the cable snap for any reason, the station is kept clear of any guests for their protection. As for opening air gates, on most coasters, a height check is performed by a crew member on the platform before the air gates can open. They must walk past every gate looking for children and leprechauns who may not be tall enough. Once they have determined that all guest are tall enough to ride, the gates are opened. Unloading guests are leaving during this process. On Superman and Boomerang, the height check is performed at the entrance to the station, so there is no need for a delay in opening the gates once the train is spotted. Edited July 7, 2013 by V2-dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 ^ That makes complete sense, I really should have thought about the cable. Very bad example then as Boomerangs have a clear reason for operating that way. (Evidently not clear enough for my thick skull) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffkal Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 So it sounds like Flash Pass may not be worth it if you show up right at opening, and head over to Superman then work your way around the coaster circuit. How have the crowds been on the weekends recently? Looks like Flash Pass is offered on a decent amount of rides, and I know there can be long lines for some rides such as White Water Safari. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Yeah the water rides can get some long lines on hotter days. Saturdays are always the busiest day as with most parts, so if you can go on a Sunday you'll almost always get lighter crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 We were able to shoot some video on Superman last week. Take a look... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfire Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Great video of Superman! It perfectly captures how ridiculous the ride is. I never really thought of it as screwed up before, but it really is kinda wacky if you think about it. That said Robb, were you able to try different rows on it? The front is definitely great for the view and the OMFG moment of airtime after the upward spiral. On the other hand, the back has the crazy airtime on the drop and whips you around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Great video of Superman! It perfectly captures how ridiculous the ride is. I never really thought of it as screwed up before, but it really is kinda wacky if you think about it. That said Robb, were you able to try different rows on it? The front is definitely great for the view and the OMFG moment of airtime after the upward spiral. On the other hand, the back has the crazy airtime on the drop and whips you around. I wasn't. Since I was out at the park for "work" not "play", I only got the two rides we were able to video. I'll be back next year and will get to ride a bit more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Enjoyed the video as always. I'll be back next year and will get to ride a bit more... Is that a clue for an event/tour in 2014? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 ^Clever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Great video! It really is a fun ride. A nice pop of airtime at the top of the first launch, and a fun ride the rest of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subject_12 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 This ride is the most awesome, messed-up ride I've ridden. Which isn't saying much, but it's still awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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