coasterbill Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 If it has low ridership it's probably due to low capacity, not a lack of popularity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftThrill Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 If it has low ridership it's probably due to low capacity, not a lack of popularity. I would have to agree here. Tons of people enjoy it and the line moves pretty quickly despite the lower capacity. It seems to get fairly decent ridership. If anything, Judge Roy would have lower ridership as it was a walk-on in all rows but the front every day we were there. I'd say the same for ShockWave but now that they've added VR it's probably not the case anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I love pie Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Does anyone know how long the wait for NTAG, Titan, and B:TR usually are on weekends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftThrill Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I'm not totally sure about weekends as the one time I went to SFOT on a weekend it rained everyone out, but on weekdays NTaG was around 20-30 minutes, Titan 5-10, BTR 30-ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 If it has low ridership it's probably due to low capacity, not a lack of popularity. Now that you mention it, I looked it up and Runaway Mountain does have a low capacity. Around 950 riders per hour. . . Ouch. I can see this being why the ride usually has such long lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Right now the longest line is for Riddler Revenge. Sheesh!!! You'd think these people had never seen a Giant Discovery before. Riddler seems to be all the rage these days!!! Ready to ride!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 ^ I'm glad to see it pulling large crowds, as I'd like to see it added to more SF parks in the chain. Absolutely a great flat, and a great addition (even though I don't ride spinning rides). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Does anyone know how long the wait for NTAG, Titan, and B:TR usually are on weekends? grab a lawn chair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 At the park now. All Six Flags are at half mast today in honor of the shooting victims. All Six Flags lowered to half mast today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 ^ Thank you for sharing that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Two local theme parks gave over 90 percent of its seasonal workers a pay raise on Monday. Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor said it boosted its hourly wages, increasing rates from $7.25 per hour to up to $9.00 per hour. “This wage increase is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to them and the higher wages will also help us recruit new team members who want to work in a fun environment, while creating lasting memories for our guests,” said park president Steve Martindale. The increases varied by department and a worker’s position. The new minimum base rate for most departments is $8 per hour, about a 10 percent increase. Food services, ride operations, lifeguards and park services now have a minimum pay rate of $9 per hour. Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/news/business/article83998697.html#storylink=cpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 ^Im actually pretty impressed. Excellent news from Six Flags, especially knowing the crap SFA pulled last year concerning wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I love pie Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I just came back from SFOT. Overall the part of the park I visited was great, the coasters and flat rides were fun, and B:TR made my back hurt like crazy (it still hurts, I've been lying in the same position for 5 minutes). My only complaint I'd that the bathrooms were really dirty (I saw a dead cockroach), and the food was meh. Overall it's a pretty fun park and I can't wait to ride NTAG next time we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftThrill Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 How was the line for ShockWave? I know before the VR it was rarely over a 1-train wait, but VR seems to be having a ridiculously negative impact on lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I love pie Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 ^Due to long lines (and me getting lost) I never got to ride shockwave, but since the lines for everything I rode were pretty long and how VR could mess up operations I'd imagine it was at least an hour long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftThrill Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 That's a shame. ShockWave is easily my second favorite coaster in the park. I have yet to try any SF VR but I'm sure it's not worth the stupidly long lines and slow operations that I've heard about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I love pie Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 ^I would think that Judge Roy Scream would be the second best ride. It has some nice airtime, and the roughness compliments the airtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftThrill Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 ^I would think that Judge Roy Scream would be the second best ride. It has some nice airtime, and the roughness compliments the airtime. My rankings for the park are something like this: NTaG ShockWave Mr Freeze Runaway Mountain Judge Roy Scream Batman La Vibora Pandemonium Mine Train Kiddie Coasters Titan ShockWave is ridiculously smooth and has stupidly awesome sustained ejector air in the back row. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 ^ I'm really surprised to see Titan ranked so low. I haven't been to SFOT since 2004, but I really enjoyed Titan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftThrill Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 ^ I'm really surprised to see Titan ranked so low. I haven't been to SFOT since 2004, but I really enjoyed Titan. The first time I rode Titan it was decent but every time after that it just kept going down. After my third ride on it, Titan became my least favorite coaster. To me it's pretty much a 250 foot kiddie coaster with some random blackout helices thrown in just so it can be called intense. It's pretty much the only coaster I can consistently walk off of with a headache. It's like an endurance challenge. So much wasted potential. Plus it's right next to NTaG which just further exaggerates how much wasted potential it is. Most people like Titan more than I do and that's fine but I'm going to be over at NTaG lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) All Season Flash Passes now being offered at SFOT. If you recall, SFMM was the test market for the program. $399 intro price, however certain rides are only available with the Platinum Flash Pass for an additional fee, so not really sure how worth it this initial offering is. With an All-Season THE FLASH Pass you'll get all of the benefits of THE FLASH Pass Gold level every time you visit* the park. Not only will you not have to wait in line for our most popular rides, but you'll also see a 50% reduction in your wait times. There is no better gift for anyone who love thrill rides but who can't stand standing in line. An All-Season THE FLASH Pass features: THE FLASH Pass Gold service level Guaranteed reservation with photo ID Up to 50% less wait time Valid all 2016 season at Six Flags Over Texas Exclusive for Six Flags Pass Holders and Members Add up to 5 riders each visit for an additional fee (at the park) Upgrade to Platinum service level at the park for an additional fee Enter through THE FLASH Pass Headquarters Online Express entrance. The following rides are available for THE FLASH Pass: AQUAMAN Splashdown BATMAN The Ride CATWOMAN Whip El Asseradero JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis Platinum THE FLASH Pass only La Vibora MR. FREEZE: Reverse Blast New Texas Giant Platinum THE FLASH Pass only New Revolution Virtual Reality Coaster Platinum THE FLASH Pass only Pandemonium THE RIDDLER Revenge Roaring Rapids SUPERMAN: Tower of Power Texas SkyScreamer Titan Edited June 23, 2016 by chadster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 ^"Revenge Roaring Rapids"??? Yeah, I always thought those rapids were out for revenge! On another note: here's a trip down memory lane. Does anyone remember the "Sensational Sense Machine"? That thing had to be the worst motion simulator in human history. I remember riding it and thinking "that's it?!!! Aren't I supposed to feel something?!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Yeah when I copy pasta'd over it was a jumbled mess, revenge rapids would be a nice name tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeyrolet Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 It's being reported that new construction fencing is going up behind CatWoman Whip. Is it for Fright Fest or SFOT2017? New Construction fencing in New Gotham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftThrill Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Interesting! I don't have a scheduled date yet, but if all goes to plan I will be at SFOT sometime later in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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