SoCalJasonland Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Well, I'm unemployed and broke, so $300 is a lot for me. I do wonder how the contestants are expected to breathe...? My guess is that these coffins are not airtight. This is a photo of one of them. https://www.riverfronttimes.com/artsblog/2018/09/25/8000-people-want-to-spend-30-hours-in-a-coffin-just-to-earn-300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinaalsgirl Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Ahhh, okay, so that's what they mean by "slightly used." I can deal with being in that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I can't even... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Long Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 gotta be a better use of most everyone's time for $10.00 an hour. so look at the numbers. ONE - 300 dollar prize and even if everyone there completes this event the park is out absolutely only $300. and some prop coffins that in reality are virtually useless. everything else is things that will cost the park nothing in reality. a HELL of a lot of publicity for a measly 300 dollars. well played SF now what it says about the state of the economy, that so many have time and desire to do this for virtually nothing, is a whole other discussion. K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALT2870 Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 From what I read from various articles, sounds like anyone that completes it gets $300 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Was at the park today. Is this the coffin challenge area? Also here’s Highland Fling’s queue. Coffin challenge area where fling used to sit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 ^ That's actually really cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I was also at the park today. The bar looked pretty cool. I wish it had been open. We arrived at about 2 and left at 430. Boss is still running good. Since we were with a couple other people I got stuck on a wheel seat on Screaming Eagle. Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Ooooh bummer! That really does make a difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 The bar looks great, but I'd be much happier if they spent the money on staffing the ones they've already got instead. What good are five bars if you only have one bartender working today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Warrior Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 The bar looks great, but I'd be much happier if they spent the money on staffing the ones they've already got instead. What good are five bars if you only have one bartender working today? I'm sort of confused as to why they didn't just convert one of the already existing bars, especially since the space this one is in won't be available next Fright Fest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Long Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 The bar looks great, but I'd be much happier if they spent the money on staffing the ones they've already got instead. What good are five bars if you only have one bartender working today? I'm sort of confused as to why they didn't just convert one of the already existing bars, especially since the space this one is in won't be available next Fright Fest. eh this is not a major build or reconstruct - a few tables, props, and portable bar - always better to fill an empty space even for an event than have a gaping hole with nothing. easier and cheaper than trying to remod an existing bar and then return it to normal use after the season. just pack it up and then put your new ride down. easy peasy.. BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 More important than the addition of one new bar, is the ability to now carry your beer with you around the park. I'm not sure if this is for FF only, or if it's a permanent thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 More important than the addition of one new bar, is the ability to now carry your beer with you around the park. I'm not sure if this is for FF only, or if it's a permanent thing. The bar opens around when the meat of Fright Fest begins. And the new alcohol policy has been in place all year. It's also the only place that serves in that area of the park so I hope they can find a way to make something more permanent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 More important than the addition of one new bar, is the ability to now carry your beer with you around the park. I'm not sure if this is for FF only, or if it's a permanent thing. That's been a thing all year. So awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisdougsforu Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I went Friday night for a few hours and it was a great time. Perfect weather for FF and the crowds were low enough to where pretty much everything was a station wait or close to station wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbmchl Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 And the new alcohol policy has been in place all year. How did I miss that? I almost never drink at the park because of the old "must finish drink before leaving the area" rule. straight to a bar after lunch on next visit. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 ^We made it work, but I didn't like powering through a beer in order to go to a ride. I carrying the beer throughout the park will make the popularity grow, since I had one guy walk all the way across the midway to ask us where we got the beers, while his wife waited with anticipation. The only time I ever see a few people who appear obviously drunk is at haunts and fright fests. I can only remember of a hand full of cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Long Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 my feelings on alcohol in the park are mixed. I don't think there is a problem with a glass of beer with your BBQ or maybe some wine with your funnel cake. I feel it should be restricted to those two items (though in several varieties for you beer wine snobs). I think it should be in the restaurants only and not permitted free range. An amusement park is not a bar. If you really need to wander around with an alcoholic beverage to have a good time at the park; maybe the park sucks or you do. wtf do I know I am just a crabby old bastard - my two cents.. Full disclosure I am a former bartender and was a security/bouncer supervisor at a 24 hour nightclub for 5 years - I do not drink. BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbmchl Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 ^We made it work, but I didn't like powering through a beer in order to go to a ride. I carrying the beer throughout the park will make the popularity grow, since I had one guy walk all the way across the midway to ask us where we got the beers, while his wife waited with anticipation. The only time I ever see a few people who appear obviously drunk is at haunts and fright fests. I can only remember of a hand full of cases. I agree with Zach. For those who enjoy drinking (responsibly) this is a really good thing. In addition to not wanting to power through a drink, we have young kids, so we can't have them just hanging around while the wife and I sip our drinks because we can't leave the premises. Just got back from DL/CA and really enjoyed being able to have a few drinks at CA walking around not having to pound it down. At the Disney parks where you can drink, CA in California and DHS, Epcot and AK in Florida, we have always been able to walk around with a drink. I have never seen anyone drunk at the Disney parks. I always thought SF had it backwards. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I can pretty much guarantee anyone walking around a theme park full on tanked didn't do it on park beer. They smashed tallboys in the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Full disclosure I am a former bartender and was a security/bouncer supervisor at a 24 hour nightclub for 5 years - I do not drink. A theme park is not a nightclub, but it's very nice. Oh yes, it's very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 An amusement park is not a bar. If you really need to wander around with an alcoholic beverage to have a good time at the park; maybe the park sucks or you do. I'm sure the employees have been told to cut people off if they're obviously drunk. There's alcohol at the zoo. There is now alcohol at movies. There's no harm in it as long as security and the bar tenders pay attention. Serve it in the parks or don't. People will get drunk one way or another if they want to. #dollywood#moonshine I can pretty much guarantee anyone walking around a theme park full on tanked didn't do it on park beer. They smashed tallboys in the parking lot. Hah... Yeah... I've never done that during Haunts. (Busch gardens is an exception to the park beer/drunk rule.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Anyone remember when Hersheypark was a similar park to SFSL? I had no idea they were up to 14 coasters already. And they get 15 in 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I don't think that's a good comparison. Also, Hershey is loaded with money and has one park to focus on vs. a chain of parks. I get what you're saying, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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