Sportsdude360 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Took these photos just a few hours ago. Looks like work's progressing on TSS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Wow, it looks... colorful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Today I bring you a fun little report from SFOT shot over the past few weeks where the main focus will be the non-erect Scy Skreamer and the Takis Express. What's the Takis Express you ask? Well the park seems to have re-branded the Texas Giant. It started last year, but they've gone full tilt this year stopping just short of wraps on the trains. (Crap. I might have just gave them an idea) Anyway, time to saddle up and head out into the park! I arrived late last Saturday and being as it was still a tad busy, roamed around the park and found a shot that is rarely seen on the interwebz. I rather like it. Seems like a quality production. Over at ShockWave, the moon is out Just can't seem to get enough. Even HawkPanoSpin is looking good today. Note: Have not been on this in over a year. So about two weeks ago this was what was going on over at Scy Skreamer. You can see they had part of a section on the ground attaching the inner supports. Old Glory shining through the sections. New ADA compliant pathways lead to the queue house. And concrete curing going on over here. As the crowds started to thin out, I went over to pray and found something interesting... Not one, but TWO strollers on the loading platform...WTF? This lady even had the goods to pass the stroller OVER the train to the unload side where she then had to WALK the stroller DOWN THE STAIRS! OMFG! Even Anton was in disbelief! But as night fell, the Bat signal went up As did the flags on the new funnel cake building. The signage looks a lot better than the banners up opening weekend. And in honor of TPR being in Mexico, I decided to join them. But quickly ran back across the boarder to find this RMC work of art. Quite the beauty eh? I think so. Fast forward a week and I'm back! Well, fast forward to yesterday in fact! Remember how I pointed out in the opening weekend report that the arcade was open yet you wouldn't know it because a bunch of crap was in the way? Well, the next weekend they moved most of it so you can now see the arcade. Proof parks read this site. Incidentally, today is brought to you by Takis. Over at Scy Skreamer, more columns have been erected, but it would appear they still have several more to go. Wood is a very useful material. The spiny part is put together towards the back. I'm only guessing they are putting some sort of gift shop in behind the glass. And there is the slab, still there, electrical work going on, but that's about it. So, lets head over to the Takis Express, shall we? This is just the pre-show Random NTAG height check stick(still there from ride opening...a few years ago) Hello Takis Express! Three years later you still have to purchase a Plat Q-Bot to get on the Takis Express So let's go for a ride, shall we? Down the queue we go. Takis Takis, everywhere there's Takis Ok Sure. Yawn. You poor poor ride. MAKE IT STOP! Takis Express, come out come out where ever you are There you are! Yes, even the station is decorated. Seriously. They must have been give one giant bucket full of cash. So after riding this modern marvel...we go down the exit ramp... Next thing they will paint the station in Takis colors. Whoever printed these signs made a fortune. AGH! There is overkill and then there is overkill. This is complete and total overkill. Worse than wrapping trains if that's even possible. Perhaps all that money they are pulling in from Takis is paying for Scy Skreamer. So not only do rows two and three on Titan now have the zipper compartments for your crap (Huge Kudos to the park on the zipper pouches, dispatch times are much faster now) but the new Kodak hut/gift shop is pretty much at a standstill. Anything look familiar? This is what most Six Flags employees think! Finally I leave you all with this. Newly sprouted this year all over the park and at many rides and attractions. They are super serious about this and are even pulling a Cedar Fair stop the train on the lift, and if you are caught, you get to have a nice meeting with security and park management. Not sure what other Six Flags parks are doing, but chest mounted go-pros and glasses with cameras are also forbidden. In other words...DON'T FILM ON ANY OF THEIR RIDES! Next time I will bring you low riders, tacos, and hot Mexican girls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Those Takis signs are definitely.....Tacky! Yeah, that was terrible. Anyway, thanks for the report! I really really need to get down to that park and ride NTAG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) I wonder if you get more than one ride a day on Taco Giant with the platinum flash bot this year, they are so stingy with that? I hope the same doesn't happen with iRAT in SAT for Flashbots. Edited April 10, 2013 by downunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Now I want Takis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Was I mistaken or have they taken away the chicken coop for that Takahasi advertising crap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I have never heard of Takis before, but I am going to find some now and eat the crap out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Ehhhh. I used to love takis but they're too salty for me now! I don't like the advertising on NTAG. It's too overdone. But the trains aren't wrapped so it could be worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceattack52 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 ^^ Don't encourage them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 It's overdone like that because that's the way the Corporate Sponsor wants it and level of advertisement they paid to get. If having that extra money meant the different between the park bringing more profit for new expansion and infrastructure improvements or not, then as tacky as it is, I'm kind of for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Like I said in the SFFT thread...they need to start playing this on a loop in the queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngforever Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 So this is kind of unrelated, but I got to go to the park yesterday and I hadn't been in 5 years. I went because there was a student council conference in Arlington and the park was closed for about 4000-5000 of us. Wait times max 15 minutes and two train operation. It was really cool walking around at a non-crowded park. So anyways, Texas Giant was AMAZING. I knew it would be good, but not this good. It was crazy smooth and full of ejector air. My friend blacked out on Titan, and overall it was really fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 ^ My cousin went also and put a picture on Instagram and I got pretty jealous. The park is pretty weird when It's dead. I've gone on just a random day in August and it's even more dead. Glad to hear they kept two-train operation going. In more news, Sky Screamer is now officially VERTICAL! Courtesy of the park FaceBook Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanic Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Like I said in the SFFT thread...they need to start playing this on a loop in the queue. I think those are the same kids that I saw queue jumping the last time I was at a Six Flags park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOverTexasFan Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Will be going to the park today. Bought a new camera so I will be taking pics and posting a trip report here, plus updated pics on the new Texas Skyscreamer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOverTexasFan Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Out at the park today and witnessed Mr. Freeze valley! Haha. No one was on the ride as it was during it's test run. I took plenty of pics and will update later along with my trip report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Oh No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Seems to be a common theme. Glad I didn't go today. Perhaps tomorrow they will have it un-f---ed. Is the Oil Derek open? Slight breeze in Plano which makes me think it's not(I have a project that involved the tower being open to complete...) Nah, it's Six Flags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOverTexasFan Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Yes the tower was open! I got some amazing shots up there that I will be sharing with you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOverTexasFan Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 This is a pic of Mr. Freeze with a tarp thrown over the train. Why you ask? well the train valley-ed earlier today! No one was on the ride as it was in test mode but how did they manage to do this again? First Giant, now Freeze. We left around 6 and the ride was still closed, however workers were seen on a lift working on the magnets on the spike of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Mr. Freeze valleys often and it seems like it's always because of the LIMs on the spike. Does anyone know how long it takes for them to get the train back and rolling again? That's something I've always wondered about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 It's Six Flags, so about a week. I'm sure they won't shell out for a rent-a-crane over the weekend but by Monday/Tuesday they should have it off. First Giant then Freeze. Wonder if we can somehow score with Titan next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOverTexasFan Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Ok guys this is my first ever trip report and I hope you all enjoy the info I will relay for you. I'll have updates on the new Texas Skyscreamer, Festival Latino weekend, and new things throughout the park. Hope you enjoy! Man I just love how this picture turned out. It was an amazing day at the park Saturday, April 13th, 2013. The weather was perfect. Upper 70's with a little wind. The turnout was pretty busy as I thought. As I said, the crowds were pretty big. Why not, it was a perfect day! Open the gates already! This weekend at the park was the 7th annual Festival Latino Weekend. The park was themed with festive cars, shows, food, and shops. First stop Looney Tunes USA. No I don't ride the kid rides nor do I think I would be able to due to my age/height, but I do love walking around the park and taking it all in. After Looney Tunes was Aquaman Splashdown. Yes the temps outside were warm but I'm not sure if I'm ready to get soaked just yet. One of the many festive booths set up throughout the park. On to Gotham City. Remember the old market sign? its was fading badly. Well this one is brand new and looks great! Here is something new! I've noticed guests complaints on the SFOT facebook page about line jumping. Well It looks as if the park is taking care of these problems as you can see in this pic of the security guard in the Batman line. Great job Six Flags! Yes it is cloned, but it deliverers! And there is something special about SFOT Batman ride. It roars like none other! Love it! If you saw my earlier post Mr. Freeze did valley during its test run. Oh well. Now to Skyscreamer! Yes sir construction is moving along! Skyscreamer we cant wait for you to step up and reign over the park! If you look in the distance you will notice the top Of the Texas Skyscreamer ride that will say Six Flags and the giant star next to it! I cant wait for this ride. I don't know about everyone else but this ride is looking very cool Now to a coaster that doesn't get much credit. I think its a great family coaster addition to the park. Yes its bumpy, but what did you expect? lol Don't you just love this pic? On to the tower! This pic came out great! 2 of the baddest coasters in the park! Hey check out this cool photo of the Roaring Rapids water ride filling up with water! took less then 5 min! Who doesn't love Shockwave? One more pic of New Texas Giant. Man I love this coaster! Honestly, its the best coaster I've ever ridden. It also ranks among the top 5 steel coasters on earth by Amusement Today! I lied....one more! lol The Texas Arena received a new paint job recently. It's now orange. Much better then the faded sky that was peeling badly. Whats missing? The Runaway Mountains entrance sign. Wonder what the park is planning? wait and see I guess. Festive music and dancing filled the streets of SFOT! Was nice to see. This was by far the coolest thing I had seen all day! this dude spray painted an awesome pic in less then 5 min! Ok lets take a break and get some ice cream. Guess how much? nearly $12 bucks for 2 cups. But that's expected. lol We decided to take a break and catch a show. This one was called "Miss Ruby's Wild West Cabaret" This was a fun, entertaining, and questionable show. To find out what I mean by that be sure to check out the show on your next visit. As we were getting ready to call it a day we decided to stop by the Spain area. When is La Vibora not busy? I mean c'mon! "Ain't nobody got time for dat!" Yes I love this pond. And this ride. Does anybody want some Takis? I just love this ride. Did anyone know that El Aserradero was the worlds first log flume ever built way back in 1963? And I will leave you with this guys. I understand that when New Texas Giant opened it took all the hype away. But don't forget that Titan is nearly 100 feet taller, faster and ranks among the top 10 biggest coasters DROPS on earth! Who wouldn't love this ride! Thanks for reading my trip report guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggernel Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 ^Odds that this guy works in the PR department? Haha I kid, but great update. Saw some new things at a park I've never been to, so thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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