SixFlagsAstroworld Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Reinstall the Chaser Lights and put the Screamin' Eagle Sign back on the Third Hill were it belongs.and I do miss the Double Up I hadn't realized the sign had been removed from the hill You think anyone will notice that the sign returned to its original location? The chaser lights will be nice, finally being able to see SE on the night skyline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Speaking of lines, I wish Six Flags would remodel both The Boss and Batman's Queue. It's overkill I've already lost this argument several times. During peak days including event weekends, Fright Fest, or just busy weekends in general, the Queue's on Boss and Batman have been said by employees to fill up. It used to bother me as well... back when I visited the park... but if you think about it, is it really that much on an inconvenience to take a 3-4 minute walk back to the station? I'm sure it is at 15, but when you get older you won't mind so much. Not only that, but it really helps both rides, especially Batman, eat people by the time you get to the station, which is why there was hardly ever more than a station wait on non-peak days. I'd rather the money be spent on sprucing up the queues, as opposed to completely redesigning them. Especially when you consider Batman, I'm sure it would cost a lot of money to break down concrete, tear out iron railing, redesign the landscaping, and put new concrete/railing in. Adding shortcuts is also costly and will only give line jumpers another route to take, just to save a couple minutes for everyone else. You think anyone will notice that the sign returned to its original location? Maybe not, but a lot of small changes make a big difference. Parks are taking big steps to provide many of the simple touches that all add up to make a vast difference. Even SFMM is jumping on the restoration bandwagon. Also, look at the changes Kings Dominion made to the Candy Apple Grove area an off season or two ago, which looked great when we visited last season. It's not all about 'in-your'face' flare. When your parents drop you off at the park and you marathon rides it's different from when you get older and want to enjoy time with your family/spouse/etc, and these are the people that all of these subtle atmospheric uplifting differences attract. These are also the people who spend the most money within the parks. Dave was on the right track when he decided to address many of these simple touches. I just wish a large scale modern roller coaster could have come in addition to his many positive changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Josh, any word on the new job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWFan Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I think that everyone will be pleasantly surprised on opening day with a plethora of changes & improvements. Even though there is a new park president, the park is staying on the same path. I was pretty excited when I got the lowdown on what all is being done this off season. Josh, any word on the new job? I got the job, but the timeframe is still up in the air. Not to get too much into my personal life, but I have a couple procedures (one inpatient surgery while the other outpatient) coming up in March & April to hopefully kills a few of the brain tumors and cryogenically freeze the kidney tumor (I'll have kidney cancer the rest of my life, due to my genetic disorder). Whether I live another five years or fifty years, I want to spend it doing what I love. I have a lot of loyalty to Six Flags, especially to certain individuals at the company. It's honestly pretty cool that Jim Reid-Anderson, the President & CEO of Six Flags (who is in the announcement videos), and I have become pen-pals over email. It even takes him less time to respond than it takes me....and the man oversees a company with 30,000 employees. I'll be talking to the management of HR in the coming days, as I want to work out the best times for them and to see if I can get their "blessing" so to speak. It should be a great summer of Always Smiling And having fun in the shadow(s) of Rollercoasters, a sound that is as refreshing as listening to the waves as the Tide comes in and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStL Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I think that everyone will be pleasantly surprised on opening day with a plethora of changes & improvements. Even though there is a new park president, the park is staying on the same path. I was pretty excited when I got the lowdown on what all is being done this off season. Josh, any word on the new job? I got the job, but the timeframe is still up in the air. Not to get too much into my personal life, but I have a couple procedures (one inpatient surgery while the other outpatient) coming up in March & April to hopefully kills a few of the brain tumors and cryogenically freeze the kidney tumor (I'll have kidney cancer the rest of my life, due to my genetic disorder). Whether I live another five years or fifty years, I want to spend it doing what I love. I have a lot of loyalty to Six Flags, especially to certain individuals at the company. It's honestly pretty cool that Jim Reid-Anderson, the President & CEO of Six Flags (who is in the announcement videos), and I have become pen-pals over email. It even takes him less time to respond than it takes me....and the man oversees a company with 30,000 employees. I'll be talking to the management of HR in the coming days, as I want to work out the best times for them and to see if I can get their "blessing" so to speak. It should be a great summer of Always Smiling And having fun in the shadow(s) of Rollercoasters, a sound that is as refreshing as listening to the waves as the Tide comes in and out. Best of luck on those procedures Josh, and as always we all appreciate your updates. You are definitely the lifeblood of the SFSTL board. We all wish you the best I am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Let me guess, Fireball haven't arrived yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixelated85 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 It should be a great summer of Always Smiling And having fun in the shadow(s) of Rollercoasters, a sound that is as refreshing as listening to the waves as the Tide comes in and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStL Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 It should be a great summer of Always Smiling And having fun in the shadow(s) of Rollercoasters, a sound that is as refreshing as listening to the waves as the Tide comes in and out. Maybe referencing Tidal Wave will soon be gone and replaced by a 'ASART' - whatever that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Maybe it's an anagram for Rasta. Josh is going to build the first theme park in Jamaica! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWFan Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Thank you for the kind words Steve. And no, Fireball has not arrived yet. I think that by trying to give you an extra clue, I just made it more puzzling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStL Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 .. a Clue about 2017 ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 PLEASE don't let 2017 be clone or relocated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 It should be a great summer of Always Smiling And having fun in the shadow(s) of Rollercoasters, a sound that is as refreshing as listening to the waves as the Tide comes in and out. Maybe referencing Tidal Wave will soon be gone and replaced by a 'ASART' - whatever that is This could possibly be the removal of Tidal Wave with a replacement that is a roller coaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I think that everyone will be pleasantly surprised on opening day with a plethora of changes & improvements. Even though there is a new park president, the park is staying on the same path. I was pretty excited when I got the lowdown on what all is being done this off season. Josh, any word on the new job? I got the job, but the timeframe is still up in the air. Not to get too much into my personal life, but I have a couple procedures (one inpatient surgery while the other outpatient) coming up in March & April to hopefully kills a few of the brain tumors and cryogenically freeze the kidney tumor (I'll have kidney cancer the rest of my life, due to my genetic disorder). Whether I live another five years or fifty years, I want to spend it doing what I love. I have a lot of loyalty to Six Flags, especially to certain individuals at the company. It's honestly pretty cool that Jim Reid-Anderson, the President & CEO of Six Flags (who is in the announcement videos), and I have become pen-pals over email. It even takes him less time to respond than it takes me....and the man oversees a company with 30,000 employees. I'll be talking to the management of HR in the coming days, as I want to work out the best times for them and to see if I can get their "blessing" so to speak. It should be a great summer of Always Smiling And having fun in the shadow(s) of Rollercoasters, a sound that is as refreshing as listening to the waves as the Tide comes in and out. Best of luck on those procedures Josh, and as always we all appreciate your updates. You are definitely the lifeblood of the SFSTL board. We all wish you the best I am sure. ^I'll second that. Sending a couple prayers your way. Good luck, bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWFan Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 .. a Clue about 2017 ??? Lol sorry. No. A clue about something much less interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I'll take a wild guess; SFOT is removing La Vibora and sending it to SFSTL in order to make room for our new Intamin Giga coaster to be called Intimidating Fury 350. Well..... that's my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I'll take a wild guess; SFOT is removing La Vibora and sending it to SFSTL in order to make room for our new Intamin Giga coaster to be called Intimidating Fury 350. Well..... that's my guess. Now that, I wouldn't mind getting. Those bobsled rides are on my top ten favorite types of rides list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 ^ Honestly, I wouldn't mind getting LA Vibora either lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Did Six Flags change the Panda Express logo yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StlSS Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Woah. 50 page catch up thanks for all the great info everybody. Sincerely Dedicated Lurker I dont know how many members from SFstl.net are here but let me throw some memorabilia and comedy your way. I'm still waiting on this .....2017 maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) (EDIT, original post below) Warning: horribly thought reply ahead ^If SFSTL were to get a 300 foot ride, I rather have it be a thrill ride like Kingda Ka or Sky Screamer (taller) Edited February 16, 2016 by SixFlagsAstroworld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 ^If SFSTL were to get a 300 foot ride, I rather have it be a thrill ride like Kingda Ka or Sky Screamer (taller) Umm... you realize that was a joke, right? God I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I did. We all know SFSTL isn't getting anything taller than Sky Screamer (so far). I should have worded my last post differently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkjunkie Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 .... ummm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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