joeyc98

I lurk on Themeparkreview, but I have my own personal issues of how that site is ran and how some members are treated. It was mentioned in a previous thread, but this website really did feel very nonjudgmental and inclusive, and most alternatives (Facebook, Themeparkreview) do not feel that way. I am in a couple of Discord chats which I enjoy and frequent a lot. I use it for the OpenRCT group discussion, my local pinball club, and my friends groupchat. I feel as though Discord would be the most inclusive option, as different channels can be created, and then you can have sub- threads within those channels for discussion on specific topics (such as Rides -> Carousel, or Rollercoasters -> KingdaKa, or 2024 season -> The Flash). I know Discord was thrown around as an option in a previous thread too, and some people were averse to it, but I honestly don't know what the best alternative is.

I am so very sorry for your loss. Harry has contributed so much to my, and I'm sure many others, continued interest in the history of Great Adventure and I've learned so much about this park from Great Adventure History. He will be dearly missed.

I'm feeling pretty bummed out at the state of the park right now. It's reminiscent of the Red Zone / Shapiro years. Rides shuttered, shops shuttered, gimmicky shops or experiences, and meager attempts at beautification in some areas while others are much lacking. It just makes me sad.

Always good to see a Mid-March opening. Holiday in the Park really spoils us now with the park only closed 3 months out of the year.

Houdini and Log Flume reopening makes me want to go to the park solely for those two rides (and I guess everything else is a plus too)

I know Six Flags usually trends on the minimalistic side of theming (usually no theming at all), so it makes me happy to see them put some effort into this. Also, love that they are reusing the El Diablo statue, but I think we all saw that coming.

I know most ride removals are inevitable due to eventually reaching the end of their life cycle, but lord do I really hope we never lose the Skyride

Nah, Twister > Cyborg. I said what I said.

I hate not being able to link my source due to conflicts with my job, but pre-pandemic I am almost positive a family coaster was planned for the area. Would explain the construction manager and staff inspecting the area. Take this with a grain of salt, though.

The possibility for them to enforce the rules exists. From what I've read, Universal Orlando has done a fantastic job at enforcing everything, while SeaWorld Orlando has done a terrible job. I can't speak for other Busch parks, but I know Six Flags can accomplish their goals if they only try a little harder. Otherwise, I fear a shut-down from Murphy is imminent.

I wouldn't say Great Adventure is going to open on time. With the lack of testing available for this virus, more people than we currently know probably have it and its only going to get worse. I'm not trying to be a downer, but it is only realistic. Phil Murphy has stated he urges gatherings over 250+ to be canceled, and he said he may enforce that rule soon. With the direction this disease seems to be going, I'd say opening day will 100% be delayed. C'est la vie!

Forgetting how long this took to actually go vertical compared to other parks' new additions, I think this'll still go up relatively fast and (bold prediction) track work will probably be done by opening day.

Screamscape (I know, take with a grain of salt) reported that the possible Wing Coaster could be a possible B&M 4D model.. Seems unlikely, but time will tell!!

I think the carnival-ness of Fender Benders matches the Adventure Alley feel, but I agree that the elaborate structure of Autobahn with built in carnival games on the sides looked really nice. I'm curious to see how/if the park will continue to fill out the remaining pathway from the Ferris Wheel to Justice League.

I just was at the park on Monday Dec 23rd and all but smoke cannon gun the animatronic joker has was working. It seems that every time I ride it, it is in pretty good condition except one or two effects. they of course can do better, but could be way worse.