SFStl Fan Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Not to get too far off topic here, but I'm with coasterbill on this one...I had no idea about the height restriction on those two coasters. Pony Express was about the tamest ride I have ever ridden. I was expecting something like MotoCoaster and then realized that it basically is a launched out and back kiddie coaster. We were almost embarrassed when we got off like we had somehow whored ourselves onto a kiddy coaster without even trying. .....but did you count the credit anyway? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOG1991 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Not to get too far off topic here, but I'm with coasterbill on this one...I had no idea about the height restriction on those two coasters. Pony Express was about the tamest ride I have ever ridden. I was expecting something like MotoCoaster and then realized that it basically is a launched out and back kiddie coaster. We were almost embarrassed when we got off like we had somehow whored ourselves onto a kiddy coaster without even trying. I ride Wacky Worms for the credit while parents look at me with caution and concern. Sometimes I even put my hands up and get excited about it, so your Pony Express credit whoring moment is acceptable in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFurious Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Having never been on a the PE...could this size restriction simply be about the restraints? We live in litigious times, my friends. However, my family and I doing six days at DLR, and I'm considering ubering over to Knotts for a day. My daughter is only 46 inches though...maybe next year. No ponies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 This is the same company that put seat belts on its ferris wheels. Of course it has to do with insurance costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Pony Express is weaker than the standard model but honestly I think it's an underrated ride. It's not amazing but it's better than people give it credit for. My biggest issue with Pony Express is the height restriction. If it was 42" it would make PERFECT sense. But at 48" the ride is claiming it's a bit more extreme than your true "family" coaster which it is not. Same issue I have with Jaguar (which used to be 42" then it was later raised to 48") I'm surprised it would be 48". It doesn't look at all like the sort of ride that would. Really, it just looks cool and is completely different from anything else I've ever seen. I'm not expecting insane intensity. That I will get from Xcelerator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStL Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 this has got to be the strangest thread on the forum. People upset and arguing, getting banned... and now being hijacked by Knott's Berry Farm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) It's incredibly entertaining. I can't imagine the activity we'll have if we ever get a new coaster. The concoction of cheer mixed with splashes of bitching will truly be an experience likely more satisfying than the ride itself. It will be... the perfect storm... Edited September 9, 2016 by prozach626 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Does American Thunder still kick ass? If "no" then I'm definitely not trekking down like a fool to St. Louis for the Christmas shindig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStL Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 if we ever get a new coaster I am beginning to think it will take a EF5 tornado to tear up first the park for that to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjfinazzo Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 While a Disk-O may not be the giga hyper reverse mule-go-round... I never got to ride the mule-go-round. My mother said it was mean to the mules. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 We don't speak ill of the Mule-Go-Round here, JJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARLEYGUYJB Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Does American Thunder still kick A$$? If "no" then I'm definitely not trekking down like a fool to St. Louis for the Christmas shindig. Sure does!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Does American Thunder still kick A$$? If "no" then I'm definitely not trekking down like a fool to St. Louis for the Christmas shindig. Sure does!!!! That little thing is way more fun than you'd expect for its size. Yes, yes. That's what she said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrush Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Is there any truth to the rumor that River King Mine Train could be closing in the next year or two? When I rode it a few years back it seemed to be running good, but can't imagine it leaving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 ^I haven't heard anything of it closing. I think Tidal Wave is more likely to close than RKMT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrush Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 ^I haven't heard anything of it closing. I think Tidal Wave is more likely to close than RKMT Okay, so it's not widespread. Prob just some baseless speculation! I like Tidal Wave too though, I'd hate to see that go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imagineer Josh Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 On September 17th, I'll be at SFStL for the ACE event. Besides some evening ERT, I was hoping that I could get some tips and possibly a strategy for hitting all the coasters and good rides on a September Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherkim Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 We will also be at the ACE event that day. From past experience you won't need much of a strategy in September, even on a Saturday, other than go ride Justice League first thing OR plan on using the single rider line. The days between Labor Day weekend and Frightfest are usually fairly low attendance. I believe that with school back in full swing you don't get the people coming in from the small towns for a long weekend AND Frightfest is such a huge huge event here that a lot of people save up their park time/dollars for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerManic Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 On September 17th, I'll be at SFStL for the ACE event. Besides some evening ERT, I was hoping that I could get some tips and possibly a strategy for hitting all the coasters and good rides on a September Saturday I went to the same event two years ago. Lines were just fine for all rides. Get rides in on the rides not on ERT first. I would hit JL first thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaGuy Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Is there any truth to the rumor that River King Mine Train could be closing in the next year or two? When I rode it a few years back it seemed to be running good, but can't imagine it leaving! Maybe it'll get the Rocky Mountain treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I don't see mine train going anywhere anytime soon. Six Flags seems to keep these rides around. I hope it sticks around just for the sake of nostalgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imagineer Josh Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Yeah, Justice League first is a given. Here is my current plan of attack: 1. Justice League 2. Mr. Freeze 3. Boss 4. Screamin' Eagle 5. Batman The Ride 6. American Thunder 7. Xcalibur 8. Pandemonium 9. River King Mine Train 10. Ninja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherkim Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Yeah, Justice League first is a given. Here is my current plan of attack: 1. Justice League 2. Mr. Freeze 3. Boss 4. Screamin' Eagle 5. Batman The Ride 6. American Thunder 7. Xcalibur 8. Pandemonium 9. River King Mine Train 10. Ninja If they are running only one train on some coasters (which they might be in Sept) then I would put the 4 coasters on ERT at the bottom of your list because you will get so many rides on them after hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I don't see mine train going anywhere anytime soon. Six Flags seems to keep these rides around. I hope it sticks around just for the sake of nostalgia. Didn't they just install a new control system this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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