liltrekkie Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 The only thing wrong with the ninja is the janky old arrow trains. They were garbage when put in, they are more garbage now. The new vekoma trains would make ninja 200% better than what it is now. Personally, I like the ninja, I just wish it wasn't so bone breaking. Speaking of updates, I've heard from some employees that a lot of park maintenance was done this winter since everything has been so mild. Lots of new paint, new roofs, even some AC work, although I have no idea which AC's we're worked on. I'm genuinely excited about everything that's been done. Finally getting caught up on the maintenance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 22 minutes ago, SteveStL said: Oh, I know that. It was just an observation how parks determine the lifespan of Coasters, etc. If these lifespans were true, then most of SFSTL coasters would be expired. You're not wrong but the cycles are going to count for something. A year-round park is going to have far more run time than a park that is seasonal - SFMM's BTR has more cycles on it than any other and I'd expect it to need action taken before the rest. Universal rebuilt Hulk after only 16 years and Dueling Dragons didn't last any longer there. But Iron Wolf's track still lives on even with floorless trains. Though Nemesis is also being retracked and that isn't a year round park. So I guess service life is a fluid thing and it really depends on how comfortable a park is with ongoing maintenance and refurbishment costs. I mean our Mine Train is running on 50 year old rails, and SFOT's is running on 55 year old rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 6 minutes ago, Danrarbc said: ... and Dueling Dragons didn't last any longer there.... Let's not pretend that Dueling Dragons was removed for any reason other than to expand Harry Potter land and appease JK Rowlings ego. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStL Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 1 hour ago, coasterbill said: Band-aid fixing this clunker year-after-year seems in-line with the Six Flags playbook. Good Answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 44 minutes ago, Mike240SX said: Let's not pretend that Dueling Dragons was removed for any reason other than to expand Harry Potter land and appease JK Rowlings ego. I mean, yeah but I don't think it's a coincidence the decision came with a year or two of the Hulk rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherkim Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Mike240SX said: Let's not pretend that Dueling Dragons was removed for any reason other than to expand Harry Potter land and appease JK Rowlings ego. That's because Harry Potter stuff brings in tons of people that would NOT have travelled to Universal for DD. Sorry, but it is what it is. Just like retiring a ride that starts to cost more to maintain than it brings in. In the end it's usually bottom line and roi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherkim Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 1 hour ago, liltrekkie said: The only thing wrong with the ninja is the janky old arrow trains. They were garbage when put in, they are more garbage now. The new vekoma trains would make ninja 200% better than what it is now. Personally, I like the ninja, I just wish it wasn't so bone breaking. Speaking of updates, I've heard from some employees that a lot of park maintenance was done this winter since everything has been so mild. Lots of new paint, new roofs, even some AC work, although I have no idea which AC's we're worked on. I'm genuinely excited about everything that's been done. Finally getting caught up on the maintenance. I think people are going to be VERY happy with the re do of the area around Eagle's entrance and the new flat! And no I'm not saying more than that so don't ask. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 I've often wondered why SF did'nt do more refurbs like SFOG Ninja at other parks in the chain. After that happened I was pretty convinced our Ninja would get the same treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 1 hour ago, teacherkim said: I think people are going to be VERY happy with the re do of the area around Eagle's entrance and the new flat! And no I'm not saying more than that so don't ask. but what will the "Corporate Hates this Park" crowd do when they see it???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Vonni said: I've often wondered why SF did'nt do more refurbs like SFOG Ninja at other parks in the chain. After that happened I was pretty convinced our Ninja would get the same treatment. New trains aren't cheap. The track and support work isn't either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liltrekkie Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 4 hours ago, teacherkim said: I think people are going to be VERY happy with the re do of the area around Eagle's entrance and the new flat! And no I'm not saying more than that so don't ask. Don't worry I've already seen most of the area from my own sources . It's a little minimalist for my taste, but at least it isn't as bad as Supergirl's area. I'm overall extremely pleased with what I've seen, theyve done a fine job. The only thing I don't know about is what happened with the mosaic. I really hope that's been kept. That was art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStL Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 13 hours ago, liltrekkie said: The only thing I don't know about is what happened with the mosaic. I really hope that's been kept. That was art. Hope so as well, along with putting the Large Screamin' Eagle Sign back on the Third Hill (the hill behind the Station) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherkim Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 17 hours ago, bert425 said: but what will the "Corporate Hates this Park" crowd do when they see it???? Oh geez, I hope this doesn't become all we talk about for the rest of the season. People I implore you........try to move forward and not dwell on the past and accept it for the massive improvement it will be over what we have had for, oh I don't know, 20 years or so now. Let's not sacrifice the good in vain attempts at getting the perfect. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 On 3/16/2022 at 11:37 AM, SteveStL said: Oh, I know that. It was just an observation how parks determine the lifespan of Coasters, etc. Not true. Boomerang and Fireball are less than ten years old. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 4 hours ago, prozach626 said: Not true. Boomerang and Fireball are less than ten years old. Flashback opened in 1989. It's nearly Ninja's age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 No kidding?... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 16 minutes ago, prozach626 said: No kidding?... Yep, it was a transplant from SFoT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 it came from where the riddler pendulum now sits. .tho that spot sat empty for a while after they pulled the Boomerang (Flashback) from the park and sent it to St. Louis. you can see it here on the far right in this 2008 map 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 3/18/2022 at 8:33 PM, bert425 said: it came from where the riddler pendulum now sits. .tho that spot sat empty for a while after they pulled the Boomerang (Flashback) from the park and sent it to St. Louis. you can see it here on the far right in this 2008 map Actually that part of Gotham sits on land that park didn't originally own. Flashback was closer to where their Skyflyer is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Didn’t skyflyer go where chute out is in that map? for sure Joker and Harley are where that land was they expanded to tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP_RULES Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Are we just now realizing the throwing stick that comes back to you isn't new? Oh boy. I'll be exited if the new area has anything besides asphalt. Low expectations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisdougsforu Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 There any season pass deals going on right now? Looks like I'm going to get 4 of them for myself and the kids. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 I had. No idea... Boomerang wasn't new. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 ^ I understand how Zach. Its uniqueness would make it very easy for one to believe it was brand new! And those stats! Incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStL Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 you go upside down 3 times, forwards and backwards... incredible aint it!? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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