CoasterCrazy Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Are you planning on visiting any parks during the winter? I wish I lived in Socal or Florida because you get to ride coasters all year! I'm planning on going to BGT, Cypress Gardens and Boomers during Xmas. I wish the parks where I live didn't have a off season. My local park closes for the season next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Fan Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 After this weekend (sfnes closer) im coasterless till spring.... Time until Canobie Lake opens for the 2006 season! : 25wks 2days 17hrs 55mins 47secs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaparri Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 At the current moment, it's not terribly likely. My last parks of 2005 will be Beech Bend and SFKK this Friday. After that, the next time I will for sure ride will be in March in Vegas. I might get to make a few visits sooner than that depending on where I transfer to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowfanman Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 You know, I guess I have taken it for granted, but your guys's off-season is like my on-season. Finally (around mid-November) SFMM settles down a bit. We get less crowds from Los Angeles, and this is the time when you get to meet cool new people, who have traveled from all parts of the country, and even the world. All the rides go into one train operation, but it isn't too bad if you show up early. Knotts is the same way. And they are usually open on weekdays too. Take off a weekday in November, and you can literally do everything in a matter of hours. We rode Xcelerator about 20 times in a row, in like, less than 40 minutes. Disney (land, but occasionally DCA too) remains fairly crowded, but nowhere near the hellish summer months. This year, because of the 50th anniversary, Disney has actually been able to still retain the summer crowds (enough to open the park an hour earlier on weekdays, a first in the park's history). I think we are going to Disneyland on December 3rd, to reek the Christmas benefits, without the Christmas crowds...at least without some of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Well, even after Season Pass day @ SFOG, I still have a nice slate of parks coming up. I'm heading up to Dollywood for their awesome Christmas displays and Thunderhead (oh yea, ACE event, but no buffet ) I will be at Camp Snoopy sometime during the Thanksgiving week since we are heading up to visit my uncle for the holiday. December might bring me SF Over Texas, though that one's not confirmed. In January or February I'll probably go down to Florida at least once. I love Universal .. and by the time that's all said and done, it will be March and SFOG will open up again! - Joe, who doesn't believe in the term "off season" and prefers "slow season" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Since I've only had 2 weekends without riding a coaster since April, I'll be somewhat happy that things are winding down. I'm still going to Vegas and Disneyland in late November, and may end up back in Orlando for New Years. I also have 2 weekends planned at the Great Wolf Lodge in November and January, then I'll be back in Orlando probably in March if Everest opens early. When all is said and done, that really isn't much of an offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 What is this 'winter' you speak of? Down here in Orlando, we ride coasters all year long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RtherBOnACoaster Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Yes, for me the off season is during the spring and summer and my season starts about now. I only went to three parks over the summer, but now I go to parks almost each week around here until spring break. The only parks I go to during the summer are parks out of state or far away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I might be heading down to WDW in December but otherwise I'm done until next Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Well, I'm at least visiting DLR this winter. I'll probably end up going to KBF to get my CF pass. SFMM doesn't seem to likely. ---Brent 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rock401 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I haven't ridden a coaster since Labor Day weekend, and I'm not sure if I'll be coming to California in March for Solace. However, we DO have the Timberland Twister and Ripsaw at Camp Snoopy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What Now Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I'm sure I'll vist my local parks plenty of times this winter. I'm also planning on going to Orlando in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastermadness05 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I may be making a trip out to Magic Mountain for the first time in Jan 06. Havent gotten that far yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoubraStreet74 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I'm going to Magic Mountain and Knott's during winter break, and DLR in February. I don't go to theme parks much :? so this is a really big deal for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapseofreason Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 um.... I'd like to go to magic mountain again before my season pass expires this year, if nothing to drool over Tatsu pieces.... last week, it was great, my husband was getting annoyed because every time I saw a marker I was jumping up and down oh, and possibly vegas, but there's not much there in the way of coasters... High Roller is boring but amusing, I haven't been on speed: the ride yet, and don't even get me started on Manhattan Express... Worst. Shaking. Coaster. Ever. -amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollermonkey Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Unfortunately my trip to Hong Kong was called off by the Navy, so I hope to get the following parks in this winter: Escape Theme Park, Pasir Ris, Singapore Starlight Express, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Cosmo's World, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Genting Theme Park, Genting Highlands, Malaysia One World Plaza, Genting Highlands, Malaysia Funtastic Park, Dededo, Guam Don Quixote, Tokyo, Japan (when the new halfpipe opens) Return trips to: Yomiuriland (d@mn Bow Wow Coaster) Fuji-Q Highlands (For construction photos) After that, it's mid-January, and I'm not too sure of my plans that far out. Sadly, all those parks add up to only 14 credits for me. Chris B DO NOT JOIN THE NAVY TO RIDE COASTERS! A public service announcement against joining the military for silly reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffy Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I will be going to Kings Island for Winter Fest. From what I have heard their will be no coasters open. Coney Mall will be closed for the year so no Flight of Fear. The rides are listed on www.pki.com under Winter Fest. What rides will be open for Winterfest? The train ride will be transformed into the White Christmas Express. In addition, Scooby-Doo and the Haunted Castle will open as Scooby-Doo and the Christmas Caper. Both the Hanna Barbara carousel and the grand carousel will be open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyboiTN Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Dollywood - will be my one i might get to Florida for some coaster action but Dollywood is a must thunderhead and tornado in the dark is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Of course. This is Southern California, where parks are open all year. I'm sure I'll hit SFMM at least once, and most likely the DLR sometime during Christmas. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster911 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I am planning on going to BGT and Cypress in late Jan. Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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