CrazedZooChimp Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Just got back from the park, 40 minute waits, still one train op but there were some guys doing something with purple train. Also, V2 was testing throughout the day. There were multiple ops in the station. I feel like it'll open soon, maybe even tomorrow V2 is open now. Hooray! Are there any obvious changes? It was down for an awfully long time it seemed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternate Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I was at the park today. Joker was running two trains very smoothly. The ride didn't open until around noon, though; I was on the first train. Lines weren't bad all day, and V2 was finally open. The Joker line was going really fast and even when it looked long it didn't take more than 20-30 minutes. Medusa also had no line, I rode it 4 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I was there again today as well as yesterday. Let me compare the days. Yesterday was brutal. I was there at opening to ride Joker but it didn't open until about 12:30. The line was almost all the way to the entrance but I waited in it anyway, it took over an hour with one-train operation and long waits without moving in the sun. After that, the line was back to about 30-40 minutes but it broke down again around 3. I had to meet some friends for dinner so I waited until about 3:30 and left. It was running again as I was leaving the park, and apparently ran both trains later. But me, in 6 hours at the park, got 2 rides on Joker and one on V2. (Speaking of V2, I forgot how much fun this coaster is, and it's awesome seeing Joker from the top! I didn't notice anything really different with it except new padding and OTSRs, but there's still a decent amount of rattle and it did give me a bit of a headache that day). Today, I arrived a bit after opening to find a small group of hopefuls outside of a closed Joker. Today I had even less time with a planned departure around noon, so I rode V2 (which didn't give me a headache today, probably because I was more hydrated) and then waited with the hopefuls at Joker. The employees kept saying they didn't know how long it would be, but they let us wait in the shade at least. It was testing both trains but they kept telling us it might still be a while and to check back later. I ended up meeting coasternate and chatting for a bit before it finally opened round 11:45!! By then, a lot of people had left so we were 4th, 5th, and 6th in line, and they got the back while I nabbed the front. It was running AWESOME, like even better than the last two days. We got back in line and it was only about 20 minutes with both trains running, and we got lucky and nabbed the front and back again...on the PURPLE TRAIN!!! OMG... that back row ride really reassured me why I still rank this as my favorite of the 4 RMCs I've been on,... the airtime was just amazing and it was HAULING. So comparatively, my two rides on Joker and 1 on V2 were better than yesterday, and I was at the park only about 2 hours instead of 6. Here's my on-ride photo, you can tell how exciting it was especially after all the waiting. Pure bliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWIN3 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Last week I finally got the chance to ride Joker for the first time. From what I'm hearing from others I have to go back and ride it again. It opened an hour after the park did and I got the first train of the day in the front row (green train). With the previous RMCs I've ridden I thought it would be just as forceful as the others. It didn't happen. Not to say that it was a bad ride even though the time I went on it might have been. I'm a fan of the floaty hang time it has. It's a great addition to the park without a doubt, but it lacks the intensity compared to the other RMCs. For right how it's the weakest one on my list, but that all could change when I give it a try in the back rows. I didn't have time to ride it a second time because of the one train operation. My home park is SFMM and I usually drive to SFDK and back in one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 ^From my experience, it often runs slower than other RMCs but there are times that it's like OMFG and tears through the course. I really think it's gonna break in more over time especially as the bugs are worked out. You definitely need to try the back left for the drop at least. I haven't gotten a night ride on it yet, has anyone gotten a few that can compare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftThrill Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 First ride of the day is always sluggish. We rode NTaG in the back row first ride of the day once and it was really slow. RMCs run best later in the day after operating for a while, just like any other coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALT2870 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 If you need any further proof purple is running. Two train day, opened an hour late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatdrift Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Usually a frequent visitor to SFNE but since I'm in San Jose for an internship it looks like I'm headed to SFDK tomorrow! Anything I should expect? Trip plan? What rides should I hit up first? What are some other rides to check out? Is there a zoo? What are the best shows? Best food? Thanks and I am going to have a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGuy Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Usually a frequent visitor to SFNE but since I'm in San Jose for an internship it looks like I'm headed to SFDK tomorrow! Anything I should expect? Trip plan? What rides should I hit up first? What are some other rides to check out? Is there a zoo? What are the best shows? Best food? Thanks and I am going to have a blast! Being a Sunday, expect a pretty big crowd. If Joker's operating at opening, ride that first, in case it happens to go down for a long period of time later. Superman and V2 are also right next to that. Medusa can get long lines, but they typically move fairly quickly when they run both trains. Pretty much all of the large flat rides are good, with the exception of their Top Spin, Voodoo, which has been closed for awhile now. You shouldn't waste your time with Pacific Rim 5D, though. It's a Zoo/Amusement Park hybrid, so if you're tired of waiting in lines, there's animals to see. Definitely see each of the marine life shows. They're pretty fun to watch. Food selection is pretty lackluster, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterdoug Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I took a quick visit to the park today. Quick because it was absolutely mobbed. When I arrived at 11:30, the Joker had all 3 of the long sections of queue filled. And, I'm sorry to report, it was back down to one train operation. Though, for a twist, the green train was the one out of commission. I wasn't willing to wait in that long line, nor any of the others. I turned right around and went home, without riding anything. I guess that's a luxury of being a local with a season pass. This is also the second time I've come to the last of a series of BAFF days. The last one was crowded as well. I think I see a pattern here. Lesson learned. While I do love summer (I'm a teacher, after all), I'm looking forward to those cold, dreary Sundays in the fall and winter, when I can get the Joker all to myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGuy Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I took a quick visit to the park today. Quick because it was absolutely mobbed. When I arrived at 11:30, the Joker had all 3 of the long sections of queue filled. And, I'm sorry to report, it was back down to one train operation. Though, for a twist, the green train was the one out of commission. I figured this would happen shortly after the purple train was running again. They probably didn't want to shut down the entire ride to repair a problem that was afflicting both trains at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Heading to the park today. Finally got a smartphone so I can update from the park in lines. Hopefully joker is running bother but I'm not holding my breath. Haven't been on Medusa in a while and I haven't been on V2 in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Joker is running bother trains and opened on time today. In line now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGuy Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 ^ ^ ^ Well, that's a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Joker is down. Purple train ain't pulling into repair station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Testing now. Both trains. I'm at the top outside station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Testing is ultra slow. Not sure what mechanic is waiting on. It's something with the computer system from the looks. I can't see anything wrong with the trains. Only green has tested. Purple was unloaded. Not left station yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) It's officially down everyone got kicked out. edit: this was at 11 30 am not 1040 am Edited July 29, 2016 by Fire2box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Testing is ultra slow. Not sure what mechanic is waiting on. It's something with the computer system from the looks. I can't see anything wrong with the trains. Only green has tested. Purple was unloaded. Not left station yet. It's been the restraint and control system since the ride launched. They've been having problems on both trains with restraints not registering as secure even when they are. I don't know if that's the only problem, but it's been recurring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Testing is ultra slow. Not sure what mechanic is waiting on. It's something with the computer system from the looks. I can't see anything wrong with the trains. Only green has tested. Purple was unloaded. Not left station yet. It's been the restraint and control system since the ride launched. They've been having problems on both trains with restraints not registering as secure even when they are. I don't know if that's the only problem, but it's been recurring. yeah. Both trains are up and running now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Wow they're still having problems with the restraints?? We were there back in June and they kicked us off when someone's restraint wasnt locking even though the system cleared the train for dispatch They were also having problems with the sensors on the air gates that day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 im back home over here in Stockton. we left the parks parking lot around 5:10 pm. my ride count was row 9, right side on Joker around 3-4 pm, decently short line with maybe a 18-20 min wait. a ride op called me out as a single rider and put me on row 9. 8th time oberall so I didn't care where i sat. It was cool seeing 4 cars do all the turns and elements slightly before hand. But i had my new S7 phone in my pocket and even with the armorbox case I had on it I still kept my hand over my pocket holding it shut. other then that I hit up penguin 4 times and and bumper cars once as well as superman with a exit pass i was given by guest relations for being kicked out of jokers line even from the shaded part at the entrance for the breakdown early in today's operation. i was literally right behind the turnstill and showed them that photo I took of the stuck train on the break run. it wasn't "stuck" there but was held there for a long time, around 5-7 mins. other then that I saw the tiger show again, got the teriaki bone-in chicken wings at the sports bar and other meh food off my dining pass. All the while hitting up the "40" pokestops in pokemon go. Not nearly as many Go players as I was expecting, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgeboy Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Jeez, seeing all these stories about the problems with Joker is making me nervous. I'm driving up from LA to visit on Sunday primarily to ride Joker, and now I'm getting worried it could be difficult to even get on. So I should expect a delayed opening, one train, and possible extended closures? When it is running with one train, what's been the average wait time? Is it longer than Superman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 So I should expect a delayed opening, one train, and possible extended closures? When it is running with one train, what's been the average wait time? Is it longer than Superman? I haven't been back in a week but from every week I have been there, I would say yes. If you don't see it testing in the morning, expect a delayed opening. Everyone is gonna run there anyway so if you go and wait it out, you could be on the first train. Also, one train op on a weekday was about a 30-40 minute wait, but it was a slow and painful wait in the heat so bring water. I have no idea how long the line might get on a Sunday. If it's through all the switchbacks, it takes over an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Jeez, seeing all these stories about the problems with Joker is making me nervous. I'm driving up from LA to visit on Sunday primarily to ride Joker, and now I'm getting worried it could be difficult to even get on. So I should expect a delayed opening, one train, and possible extended closures? When it is running with one train, what's been the average wait time? Is it longer than Superman? it's well worth the attempt to try and get on at least once, I've never had a bad time on the ride itself. You're right to be nervous about the jokers computer issues but there's no way SFDK isn't trying to fix the problem. But given the summer season is kinda almost over maybe they aren't going to be in a super rush to fix it. The good news is both trains were up and running again before i left thursday and i did get on row 9 with about a 18-25 min wait. so hopefully it'll be dual train operations until wheels have to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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