Tom, so sorry for your loss. This is extremely sad to hear. Harry’s dedication to the park and website was unmatched. He will be missed! 

1 minute ago, Medusa42 said:

Based on reviews I am seeing on reddit and youtube, the park might have been better off cloning Wonder Woman at Fiesta Texas.

I think if people go in with the expectations of this crazy intense RMC, they may be a little disappointed which granted I did have expectations but after seeing it run, they changed.  Still a good ride if you take it for what it is. 

3 hours ago, mattkopp23 said:

Question for those who have ridden The Devil: I have been worried about people saying that the restraints on the Raptors are very uncomfortable (they dig into you during airtime moments). Did they feel uncomfortable during the ride or did the lower intensity of the ride help counteract that?

I found them comfortable and very forgiving! I believe they changed the restraints a little since the original raptors. These were seatbelt like material and stretched with the body. I personally had no issues with them. 

10 hours ago, E0nsAg0 said:

How does it compare to the other Raptors you guys have ridden?

I rode WW last June when I visited fiesta. WW was a little more intense but jdc is a lot more overall enjoyable. WW I Got off thinking and not even knowing what I just rode- which don’t get me wrong can be a good thing, but personally I enjoyed jdc more even though it is less intense. 

4 hours ago, 29yrswithaGApass said:

Where does it land in your GA favorites hierarchy?

I have to ride a few more times before deciding but it’s for sure up there. Others that have ridden it stated it is their new favorite, or rode multiple times where as they would never ride other rides a few times in a row. 
 

It is not overly intense, but the perfect amount. Super rerideable as well- it’s just a super fun, balanced ride! Back seat is the way to go! 

It’s great!  Can’t wait for everyone to experience it! 

I am seeing a handful of comments in various places about the speed. Obviously it’s just the first test run but regardless, coming from someone who has been on Wonder Woman golden lasso coaster, being a little more tame may not be that bad and actually make the ride a little more enjoyable. WW was very intense and pretty bat sh*t crazy to the point you didn’t even know what you just rode and was almost “too” much. I rather be able to have an enjoyable ride then it be so intense and crazy that I don’t even know what happened- which I get can be good at times. 

Love that the 2nd queue house runs right along side the bottom of the drop. Hoping it provides some amazing views! 

Thank you!!!

He’s around

After riding Wonder Woman golden lasso coaster today I’m glad jersey devil isn’t a clone and is more spread out. 

Hello all! 
 

I will be going to Fiesta Texas next weekend for a few days.

Seeking input on

- must see/do at the themepark

- any must eat at the themepark (if there’s anything special?)

- any recommendations on anything to do,see, or eat outside of the park, and anything else in general that I should know! 

1 hour ago, jollyroger said:

Not sure if i'd want to go if I lived nearby, open without restrictions or don't open at all. I mean, who would even want to work there now?

Out of curiosity, do you feel the same Regarding open without restrictions about six flags ?

24 minutes ago, 29yrswithaGApass said:

As much as I hate it I think having reservations is a good thing especially if you’re traveling a great distance to any given park. I’m surprised Universal is not requiring them. 

Likewise. Especially with all of the on property resorts. How are they going to tell people on a trip staying on property they can’t come into the parks? Very curious on how this is going to play out. 

From the Universal Orlando website -

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Welcome Back.

Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay will welcome guests beginning June 5.

This carefully managed reopening comes with stringent new health, safety and hygiene procedures in place. So, as we enjoy our parks together again, everyone will need to follow CDC guidelines and the recommendations of health officials, and Universal Orlando’s policies. Note that any public location where people are present provides an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed during your visit.

Some imagery shown throughout our website does not represent current operational and safety guidelines.

Universal CityWalk is Now Open for Limited Operations >

Visit our FAQ page for more information.

 

Important Information For Your Visit

In accordance with CDC guidelines we have enhanced sanitation procedures and implemented additional measures for distance spacing and screening.

Therefore we ask that all guests and Team Members comply with following:

 

Face covering required

Everyone is required to wear a face covering during their visit.

 

Temperature check required

Temperature checks will be required upon arrival, and guests with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater will not be admitted.

 

Wash hands often

Wash your hands with soap and water often for at least 20 seconds.

 

Social distancing

Practice social distancing and keep at least 6 feet (2 meters) between your travel party and others.

 

Floor markings

When present, please stand on the floor markings until the group in front of you moves forward.

 

Avoid contact with people who are sick

 

Use hand sanitizer when required

At select locations including prior to boarding ride vehicles, guests will be required to use hand sanitizer.

 

Follow Team Member direction

Please follow directions from our team members and have patience as we work through these new operational procedures.

Please note the CDC advises that older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Guests should evaluate their risk in determining whether to attend. People who show no symptoms can spread COVID-19 if they are infected, any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19, and we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed during your visit.

We appreciate your cooperation during this unprecedented time. Visit the CDC website for the latest guidelines.

Due to the evolving nature of this situation, details are subject to change without notice.

Visit our FAQ page for more information.

What other safety measures are in place?

We continue to work closely with local health officials and our own health and safety experts and reference CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of our Team Members and guests during this limited opening of Universal Orlando Resort.

• Limiting capacity and following social distancing guidelines throughout all attractions, restaurants and shops throughout the destination
• Increasing our already-aggressive cleaning and disinfection procedures, and frequently cleaning all high-touch surfaces
• All team members will undergo temperature checks and wear face coverings
• All team members will participate in extensive training on our new procedures

 

1 hour ago, 29yrswithaGApass said:

So many people complaining about a per person charge instead of a per car price.  Great Adventure’s Safari has always been charged per person and not by car.  
 

Winter Lights was priced per car.  

I thought that as well but wasn't positive.  Its also cheaper then it was when it was only a drive thru!

4 hours ago, GAcoaster said:

The people I know who work or worked in admissions said they might just use the Hurricane Harbor booths and the back road instead of the old Safari plaza. 

That seems likely for traffic flow. 

Haply Birthday Harry!! Hope it was as great as a quarantine birthday can get! 

5 minutes ago, SFGadv123 said:

I'd imagine they would probably continue the drive thru even after the park opens just to make it easier with the social distancing restrictions and prevent longer lines with half capacity trucks. At least that would be the smart thing to do imo

Half capacity trucks but also lower amount of guests too. It will probably equal out. 

11 minutes ago, harry2004 said:

what will happen to the current  guided truck tours of the Safari

This is just temporary and the safari will return to normal once the themepark opens. 

Six Flags released its reservation page today, with some FAQ that can be found here - https://sixflags.com/reserve

USA today also posted an article with some insight - 

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When Six Flags reopens post-pandemic, guests will need to book and pay in advance

Arthur Levine

Special to USA TODAY

 

 

 

 

After nearly two months of staying home, masking up for grocery-store runs and watching in disbelief as the economy plummeted faster than a roller coaster, it would be nice to take a ride on a real one, wouldn't it? 

Theme parks, many of which have been closed since March, are beginning to map out their reopening strategies. On Monday, Disney's Shanghai resort reopened to a sellout – albeit mandated low-capacity – crowd. A day later, Florida's Universal Orlando announced that its City Walk promenade will reopen Thursday with screening measures in place.

 

And while Six Flags hasn't yet shared any reopening dates in mind for its 26 North American parks, it is requiring visitors to make advanced reservations to limit capacity and allow for social distancing.

 

To that end, it announced its new reservation system Wednesday. 

 

Guests will be able to book a reservation online at sixflags.com/reserve when the first of its parks reveals opening dates. Mark Kupferman, Six Flags' vice president of insights and interactive marketing, says that visitors will need to schedule not only a day, but also a time. “We don’t want everyone to show up at 10 a.m.,” he notes, adding that a glut of people at the front gate would compromise social distancing.

“People used to be able to just buy a ticket and show up. Now it’s going to require a little more advanced planning and effort,” says Kupferman, acknowledging the new normal that the pandemic has created for nearly all aspects of life. “It’s not optimal, but it is absolutely going to be worth it for the guest. It’s about helping people feel good when they come to the parks so they can enjoy their day and not spend it worrying.”

 

Visitors will also need to pre-pay for parking using the new reservation system. By eliminating on-site transactions at the parking lots and ticket booths, Six Flags will be able to reduce up-close interactions between visitors and employees.

 

The chain is still working out the details of additional operational changes it will make to accommodate guests during the pandemic. But as with other parks and attractions, it’s likely to include strategies such as the addition of hand-sanitizing stations and the elimination of indoor theater shows and other presentations where large groups of people would gather.

 

Employees are likely to wipe down rides and other points of contact more frequently, and the parks will almost certainly utilize technology like mobile food ordering to reduce lines and curb the exchange of money and credit cards.

 

Despite all of the extra precautions and measures that parks and visitors will have to take for the foreseeable future, Bill Coan, president and CEO of the attraction consulting agency, ITEC Entertainment, feels confident that people will return to parks.

 

“It’s like ‘Jaws.’ Who is going to go in the water first?" he says. However, once the parks reopen, he believes that the pent-up demand will outstrip the supply.

 

Coan also believes that parks like Six Flags will need to do more than restrict the numbers of guests coming in the front gate and look at capacity management of individual venues situated within, such as restaurants, shops, and even bathrooms throughout the property.

 

“You’ll see that immediately,” he predicts. “Parks will have to make people feel comfortable that they are safe.”

 

As with many industries, theme parks have quickly responded and adapted to the pandemic. Six Flags did that by scaling up its existing parking reservation system to be able to take advance park reservations.

 

“The coronavirus pandemic has caused us to push a lot of technologies we’ve already been working on to the forefront,” Kupferman says.

 

“Over the next few months, we’ll be rolling out several programs. They will result in a better experience for everyone – both now and after the crisis has abated.”

How the reservation system works

Six Flags will have three tiers of guests that will be able to access reservations using its new system. The highest priority will be given to its upper-level Diamond and Diamond Elite members, people who pay monthly fees that give them unlimited visits to the parks and a range of additional, exclusive benefits.

Members at lower category levels and season pass holders will be able to scoop up the next batch of reservations, while single-day visitors will get the remaining ones.

Once guests choose the day and time they want to visit, they will be offered a short video to watch that will outline the parks’ COVID-19 policies and procedures about sanitization and social distancing. 

Visitors will then be asked to affirm that they are not, to the best of their knowledge, sick and understand Six Flags’ health policy.

Wait, how can I reserve tickets when there's no reopening date yet? 

With 26 parks in North America, it’s likely that some will open before others and need to adhere to different state and local guidelines. But once opening dates are announced, Six Flags will make reservations available for the parks that are allowed to open and guests will be able to book reservations through the end of the year.

SOURCE

On 5/6/2020 at 7:31 PM, Pineracer said:

Did construction resume this week?

I drove by yesterday and didn’t see anything happening. 

Sadly this is going to be the new normal for a lot of places, Not just themeparks. 

https://www.dailynews.com/2020/04/30/six-flags-rolls-out-plan-for-post-covid-19-new-normal/
 

Posting from mobile so can’t Post a large quote of the article, but six flags announced the ‘New Normal’ for post covid-19. 

The safari hoppers were caught.