Six Flags Over Texas (SFOT) Discussion Thread

[sixflagsfans3793]

. . . so ya it would not slow the dispatches down . . .

 

I'm going to take a shot in the dark on this one and guess you've never experienced VR on a coaster??

 

The 4 VR coasters I've been on always had ridiculously awful dispatches. Like, 5-15 minute dispatches per VR train.

Yes I have. We have been on the superman at sfft be but it was pretty fast when we went. I like be on the coasters but then again probably slow dispatches as you said. I will get on another vr coaster which will probably be shockwave since we had a nice experience last time. The only thing that I didn't like was that you had to hold really right or tie it tight because it would go up and down like move throughout the ride but hopefully shockwave' s vr will be better and stay on your face without moving throughout the ride, but it might be the motion of the ride that was making it move. What I mean is all the movement the ride was downing like going upside down. Who knows because you never know.

Edited February 13, 2017 by sixflagsfans3793

[sixflagsfans3793]

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[aeyrolet]

Here's my two cents. I'm optimistic with the addition of the new headsets and head restraints, which simply "snap" into place, that the dispatch times will improve. I don't know enough about the "new" experience, and if the headsets and or phones received an update making them faster to sync. I hope they roll out and continue the reservation system they had done toward the end of the summer and during Fright Fest. Id rather come back at a certain time and walk around the park and enjoy some of the other attractions instead of standing in line. Bottom line, I have high hopes that the software was updated and improved.

[aeyrolet]

Trivia questions:

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[sixflagsfans3793]

Here's my two cents. I'm optimistic with the addition of the new headsets and head restraints, which simply "snap" into place, that the dispatch times will improve. I don't know enough about the "new" experience, and if the headsets and or phones received an update making them faster to sync. I hope they roll out and continue the reservation system they had done toward the end of the summer and during Fright Fest. Id rather come back at a certain time and walk around the park and enjoy some of the other attractions instead of standing in line. Bottom line, I have high hopes that the software was updated and improved.

Same. Your right. Very true.

[sixflagsfans3793]

Who is going to six flags on opening day?

[DoinItForTheFame]

Who is going to six flags on opening day?

 

Does it matter which Six Flags?? I'm thinking about going to Great Adventure on opening day.

[sixflagsfans3793]

Who is going to six flags on opening day?

 

Does it matter which Six Flags?? I'm thinking about going to Great Adventure on opening day.

Oh

[XSupremacy]

Who let the six year old on this thread?

[sixflagsfans3793]

Who let the six year old on this thread?

Which 6 year old are you talking about?

[Srosdude]

Who let the six year old on this thread?

Which 6 year old are you talking about?

By using context clues, I believe that the six year old in question is SixFlagsFans3793.

 

On topic, I cannot believe that this thing is already up! Meanwhile the one at my home park, SFNE, has about 3 supports up.

[sixflagsfans3793]

Who let the six year old on this thread?

Which 6 year old are you talking about?

By using context clues, I believe that the six year old in question is SixFlagsFans3793.

 

On topic, I cannot believe that this thing is already up! Meanwhile the one at my home park, SFNE, has about 3 supports up.

I am not even six years old so it's not probably me. Oh cool me either I cannot wait to ride the joker at sfot.

[bert425]

[boldikus]

Wow, this thread is unbearable.

[Ace Of Spades]

Does anyone have any updates yet on garbage bin #4341? I'm looking to visit later this year and need to know if the side panel of the bin has been repainted yet. I know they update these things on an minimum hourly basis, despite the fact that the park's closed right now and will be for some time. Maybe they already added the new lid!

[sixflagsfans3793]

Does anyone have any updates yet on garbage bin #4341? I'm looking to visit later this year and need to know if the side panel of the bin has been repainted yet. I know they update these things on an minimum hourly basis, despite the fact that the park's closed right now and will be for some time. Maybe they already added the new lid!

Idk about that.

[Ace Of Spades]

I can't even.

 

Okay, on a more serious front, if one were interested in visiting SFOT and SFFT as a non-Texan flying in, is there a reasonable way to travel between the two cities sans car? I've been wanting to visit both parks for quite a while now but don't really want to drive all the way to Texas if possible.

[DoinItForTheFame]

Wow, this thread is unbearable.

 

Accurate.

 

Does anyone have any updates yet on garbage bin #4341? I'm looking to visit later this year and need to know if the side panel of the bin has been repainted yet. I know they update these things on an minimum hourly basis, despite the fact that the park's closed right now and will be for some time. Maybe they already added the new lid!

 

 

 

I can't even.

 

How I feel every time I read a post from certain people.

[bert425]

I can't even.

 

Okay, on a more serious front, if one were interested in visiting SFOT and SFFT as a non-Texan flying in, is there a reasonable way to travel between the two cities sans car? I've been wanting to visit both parks for quite a while now but don't really want to drive all the way to Texas if possible.

 

short answer? nope.

 

but getting a car is worth it anyways, as if you rent in Dallas/Ft Worth and drive, you can make stops in Austin (Capitol !, Zilker Park, Live Music) and New Braunsfel's (Schlitterbahn) on the way to San Antonio (if you go I35), and then after visiting SFFT, the Alamo, Seaworld, and the Riverwalk, go back via I10, which will let you hit ZDT (in Seguin) for the shuttle coaster, go thru Houston to the Kemah Boardwalk, and down to Galveston to the pleasure pier.. . before heading back up I45 to Dallas to return the car.

 

it's a big Triangle, and will let you hit pretty much everything in Texas

[Ace Of Spades]

I can't even.

 

Okay, on a more serious front, if one were interested in visiting SFOT and SFFT as a non-Texan flying in, is there a reasonable way to travel between the two cities sans car? I've been wanting to visit both parks for quite a while now but don't really want to drive all the way to Texas if possible.

 

short answer? nope.

 

but getting a car is worth it anyways, as if you rent in Dallas/Ft Worth and drive, you can make stops in Austin (Capitol !, Zilker Park, Live Music) and New Braunsfel's (Schlitterbahn) on the way to San Antonio (if you go I35), and then after visiting SFFT, the Alamo, Seaworld, and the Riverwalk, go back via I10, which will let you hit ZDT (in Seguin) for the shuttle coaster, go thru Houston to the Kemah Boardwalk, and down to Galveston to the pleasure pier.. . before heading back up I45 to Dallas to return the car.

 

it's a big Triangle, and will let you hit pretty much everything in Texas

Awesome, thanks for the advice! To be honest, I actually hoped this is how it would be, now I can sell it to myself as a proper vacation instead of a credit run.

[sixflagsfans3793]

Who can't wait to ride the joker at sfot?

[larrygator]

I'll say it one more time since people need to be reminded.

[DoinItForTheFame]

I can't even.

 

Okay, on a more serious front, if one were interested in visiting SFOT and SFFT as a non-Texan flying in, is there a reasonable way to travel between the two cities sans car? I've been wanting to visit both parks for quite a while now but don't really want to drive all the way to Texas if possible.

 

short answer? nope.

 

but getting a car is worth it anyways, as if you rent in Dallas/Ft Worth and drive, you can make stops in Austin (Capitol !, Zilker Park, Live Music) and New Braunsfel's (Schlitterbahn) on the way to San Antonio (if you go I35), and then after visiting SFFT, the Alamo, Seaworld, and the Riverwalk, go back via I10, which will let you hit ZDT (in Seguin) for the shuttle coaster, go thru Houston to the Kemah Boardwalk, and down to Galveston to the pleasure pier.. . before heading back up I45 to Dallas to return the car.

 

it's a big Triangle, and will let you hit pretty much everything in Texas

Awesome, thanks for the advice! To be honest, I actually hoped this is how it would be, now I can sell it to myself as a proper vacation instead of a credit run.

 

I've made that exact trip, and hit up all the parks listed as well as some sightseeing, and it was a lot of fun. Exhausting. But fun!! You won't regret it!

[sixflagsfans3793]

I can't even.

 

Okay, on a more serious front, if one were interested in visiting SFOT and SFFT as a non-Texan flying in, is there a reasonable way to travel between the two cities sans car? I've been wanting to visit both parks for quite a while now but don't really want to drive all the way to Texas if possible.

 

short answer? nope.

 

but getting a car is worth it anyways, as if you rent in Dallas/Ft Worth and drive, you can make stops in Austin (Capitol !, Zilker Park, Live Music) and New Braunsfel's (Schlitterbahn) on the way to San Antonio (if you go I35), and then after visiting SFFT, the Alamo, Seaworld, and the Riverwalk, go back via I10, which will let you hit ZDT (in Seguin) for the shuttle coaster, go thru Houston to the Kemah Boardwalk, and down to Galveston to the pleasure pier.. . before heading back up I45 to Dallas to return the car.

 

it's a big Triangle, and will let you hit pretty much everything in Texas

Awesome, thanks for the advice! To be honest, I actually hoped this is how it would be, now I can sell it to myself as a proper vacation instead of a credit run.

 

I've made that exact trip, and hit up all the parks listed as well as some sightseeing, and it was a lot of fun. Exhausting. But fun!! You won't regret it!

Oh that's cool and awesome. Wish that I could do the same thing as you and I am glad that you had fun because I would too.

[sixflagsfans3793]

Over Texas thrills posted on their website pictures of the joker today:

The Joker trains on the transfer track being assembled.

As you see, the Joker sign has not been placed on to the supports of the track, but is expected to be placed in its place once all the spin Dina have been put into place.

The Joker's operator booth has come much along together than last week.

The chain lift guide and anti-rollbacks are being placed on to the lift hill this should change very quickly. Once this is done and the chain itself is put in, The Joker will be much closer to its testing phase.

The Joker Construction Update 2/11/17:

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With just more than 10 days until the parks Opening Weekend, major construction on The Joker has begun coming to a close. The rides track is now completely finished meaning that ariel construction should start wrapping up within the next couple of weeks. More trains are being put onto the transfer track and the chain lift guide rail is going up too. This will be the sites last construction update before opening weekend so lets get started.

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As previously noted, the rides track and catwalks have all been completed. The colors on this ride are extremely vibrant and really do pop. I can't wait to see cars flying by as I drive into the park!

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The chain lift guide and anti-rollbacks are bring placed on the lift hill. While they only extend about 1/5 of the way at the moment this should change very quickly. Once this is done and the chain itself is put in, The Joker will be much closer to its testing phase.

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Something odd to note is that one of the magnetic brake fins has been removed from the second raven turnaround. The top photo is from January 28th while the bottom is from February 11th. Occasionally small adjustments do have to be made so I wouldn't worry about it being a problem. odd to note is that one of the magnetic brake fins has been removed from the second raven turnaround. The top photo is from January 28th while the bottom is from February 11th. Occasionally small adjustments do have to be made so I wouldn't worry about it being a problem.