hydra Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 Quick question to all you SFOT locals. I am visiting in MAY and have always used the Flash Pass when visiting a Six Flags park. On the SFOT Flash Pass web page it does not list NTAG as one of the rides offered: (https://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/tickets/flashpass.aspx) but on the NTAG page it says that Flash Pass is offered: (https://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/rides/TexasGiant.aspx) Can someone explain? Thanks!
chadster Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 It's listed a few posts back, but, I'm feeling nice NTAG is only offered on Platinum Flash Pass and is good for one time only. However, if it's a "slow" day you can return to the flash pass office and request a second time to ride. Depending on what day you come in May, it's possible you won't need a FP, in fact this past Friday they had very few FP personnel at the rides as Titan, for example, was an all day walk.
hydra Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 Thanks for the info! I saw that a few pages back and think it made me even more confused. I will be there MAY 16th-19th. THUR-SUN. Hopefully we will not need a Flash Pass.
chadster Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 If you go Saturday, then 100% you will need one. Thur/Fri shouldn't be too bad.
SFOverTexasFan Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 Does anyone know why the park does not use the waterfall in the line for Runaway Mountain anymore? It looked awesome when it was one.
bert425 Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 Does anyone know why the park does not use the waterfall in the line for Runaway Mountain anymore? It looked awesome when it was one. probably because much of Central Texas is still under severe drought conditions? (so conserve water where you don't need it -- ie: not in log ride, or Roaring Rapids) just a guess tho.
Sammy* Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 Skyscreamer is huge, went to see it yesterday. I could hear the GP yesterday saying they are not going to ride it because of the chains.
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 Does anyone know why the park does not use the waterfall in the line for Runaway Mountain anymore? It looked awesome when it was one. probably because much of Central Texas is still under severe drought conditions? (so conserve water where you don't need it -- ie: not in log ride, or Roaring Rapids) just a guess tho. Correct, Texas is in drought right now. Although, my area (Houston) got as much as 7 1/2 inches last night. However, nothing much up north in Dallas. If I'm not mistaken, Fiesta Texas will do the same with their waterfall as San Antonio almost never gets rain according to my family that lives there.
SFOverTexasFan Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 I can understand a drought could stop them from turning on the waterfall. But as far as I'm concerned, I haven't seen the waterfall on in over a year. Has anyone else seen the waterfall on Runaway Mountain on within the past year?
jzoole Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 Texas has been experiences drought conditions the past few years.
SFOverTexasFan Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 Texas has been experiences drought conditions the past few years. I guess so....It's a nice looking waterfall when it's on. Really adds to the ride experience. Oh well.
chadster Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 The North Texas Municipal Water District has announced water restrictions to be in place starting June 1st. While the fountain is nice and cools things down a tad in the summer, it's better to be conservative. SFOT shut down Freeze voluntarily during the heat wave a while back to conserve electric and do their part in helping to prevent brownouts during high electric usage. So if their reason is to conserve water, I applaud them. The sign is out for refurbishment and should be back at some point.
PKI Jizzman Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 I'm so sad Windseekers got put in rather than SkyScreamers. These look so cool!
SFOverTexasFan Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 The North Texas Municipal Water District has announced water restrictions to be in place starting June 1st. While the fountain is nice and cools things down a tad in the summer, it's better to be conservative. SFOT shut down Freeze voluntarily during the heat wave a while back to conserve electric and do their part in helping to prevent brownouts during high electric usage. So if their reason is to conserve water, I applaud them. The sign is out for refurbishment and should be back at some point. Thanks. That helped answer my question.
Rollercoaster Rider Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 The North Texas Municipal Water District has announced water restrictions to be in place starting June 1st. While the fountain is nice and cools things down a tad in the summer, it's better to be conservative. SFOT shut down Freeze voluntarily during the heat wave a while back to conserve electric and do their part in helping to prevent brownouts during high electric usage. So if their reason is to conserve water, I applaud them. The sign is out for refurbishment and should be back at some point. Thanks. That helped answer my question. Another reason why parks need to add Solar Panels/Wind fans to their properties.
angrynerdjosh Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 Has DFW not got any rain this month? I live 2.5 hours away and this is a top 10 highest rainfall for the month if April. I believe the forecaster said the drought was over.
chadster Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 Yeah, we've got a little rain, but the area has gone so long without it that it barely makes a dent in the watershed levels.
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 Here is the latest drought map. Keep in mind the coast had severe weather that brought in as much as 7 inches in some areas; however, this most likely didn't really effect Arlington. I wouldn't see Six Flags running their water effects for quite a while. So no waterfalls or mist, sadly. I really liked that theming. Updated 4/23 Published 4/25 courtesy of droughtmoniter.unl.edu
angrynerdjosh Posted May 2, 2013 Posted May 2, 2013 Its 30s and rain where I'm at so hopefully its nice tomorrow at the park. TWC says 62 and sunny
SFOverTexasFan Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 An incredible view from the top of the Texas Skyscreamer! Posted on the SFOT Facebook page.
Sportsdude360 Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 INCREDIBLE!!! So that's the view riders will have when they're at the top of the tower. AWESOME!!
SFOverTexasFan Posted May 4, 2013 Posted May 4, 2013 Hey guys if you love coasters and Six Flags Over Texas as much as I do then please like my new page on Facebook titled SFOT FANS! Feel free to post, or do whatever you feel. here is the link https://www.facebook.com/SfotFans
weemasterce Posted May 4, 2013 Posted May 4, 2013 Off subject but am i the only one that wishes either six flags in texas were to get a standup coaster or a flying coaster?I live between both parks in texas and yet to have experienced either type of coaster,due to the fact i never went to astroworldwhen it was open to ride batman the escape.
MrHalfbreed Posted May 4, 2013 Posted May 4, 2013 Off subject but am i the only one that wishes either six flags in texas were to get a standup coaster or a flying coaster?I live between both parks in texas and yet to have experienced either type of coaster,due to the fact i never went to astroworldwhen it was open to ride batman the escape. Same here, I've been thinking the same thing for years.
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