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I have to laugh at how many of us "Americans" fell for that, even Screamscape and RCDB thought it was real!

Of course this year is different, but I have been saying this for years, for the size Great Adventure is, it is kinda sad there hasn't been a indoor summer show for so many years, I had hope when Brad Ross was in the Showcase for a month or two, but then it went back to only shows during Halloween and Christmas. 

People always say Nitro needs it the most, but honestly Batman needs it more, Batman is also at a spot where you see it more. 

But personally I would choose Runaway Mine Train to get a paintjob next, I want to see the park's oldest coaster taken care of well.

On 12/15/2020 at 11:26 PM, Medusa42 said:

They make synthetic cedar shakes now.

https://www.cedur.com/gallery

 

I think I have seen Busch Gardens using those on some of their buildings that used to have wooden shingles. Hersheypark has been replacing their older roofs with metal, I guess it will last awhile though.

Their variety is better than some places, such as Dorney, but there is always some room for improvement on Great Adventure's food.

I don't like the paper cups because, you'll get no lid or straw, and the cups alone are a lot of waste, I feel bad getting refills this year because you have to get a paper cup just to then pour it in the reusable plastic one. At least for me the plastic cups are only a pain when the park makes it that way, if I can bring the cup in a ride line and leave it in the station, not a problem, but when places like Cedar Point makes you use a locker on half of their coasters, then it is inconvenient.  

I think it is a bad thing to remove all four of these rides, but surely there has to be some sort of way to keep Kangaroo going, it is the only one left, it's also an icon for the park.

This is one of the cars from Traffic Jam/Autobahn, I guess these operated for about 27 years.

https://www.facebook.com/ridesmuseum/photos/a.520730324728161/2071471329654045

11 hours ago, The Master said:

 

They need to add a new ride in there like Tea Cups. Also the new park entrace is broiling in the hot sun, it really really needs shade structures like the entrance to IOA. The old entrance used to have nice shade trees. 

 

 

Yeah, I liked the old entrance better (actually Tudor Square and Rhineland in general), is this new one more efficient when entering? Maybe a little, I just hope the trees they planted grow quickly, I also hope that they give you an option to bypass the shop when exiting when the park closes for the day, Covid or not, making that many people cram into a store isn't a good idea. It might be big, but it also doesn't have a clear straight path through the store either.

A Tea Cup ride in the Carrousel pavilion would be nice, but the park seems to have issues staffing their rides as is, that is why the hours are shorter now so it is just one shift.

2 minutes ago, 29yrswithaGApass said:

Great trip report!  It is nice to hear that you got on so many coasters.  The entrance area sure looks a lot different than when it was a quaint little village.

 

What did they put in the old Carousel location?  Is the old canopy still there?

Yes, it is still there, they added some tables, color changing lights hanging from the ceiling, and two big claw games for some reason.

20 minutes ago, 29yrswithaGApass said:

It’s nice to hear that you got back to a park this season. It’s too bad that more people aren’t following the rules as I’m sure that would’ve made your visit more enjoyable.  I’m surprised to hear that they weren’t requiring temperature checks. I thought that was part of the basic guidelines for reopening at most parks.  

Most parks do have temperature checks, but Knoebel's has no entrance, from the main parking you kinda just wander in wherever past some picnic pavilions, and there are ways to get in from the Campground too.

I was at the park twice this year, they remind you to where masks often (especially at Phoenix) and I think I had one maybe two sanitizers not working, and I use that stuff as I exit or enter each ride.

I assumed Haunt would not happen this year, but I was hoping for at least a Great Pumpkin Fest on Saturdays and Sundays with the rides open. 

I am all for renovating stuff, but the Six Flags shop looks so plain compared to the Looney Tunes shop.

Can't imagine how terrible the attendance numbers will be for 2020.

I find it odd that a lot of launching Intiman's are closed for maintenance, Storm Runner & Possessed are both closed for awhile, and it appears Wicked Twister & Top Thrill Dragster is closed, and of course Kingda Ka.

I hope while Looper is closed they fix that jump on the top of the chain lift, it doesn't do it every time, but it can't be good for it when it does that.

I am disappointed with that too, I think more people would rather have Splash Mountain over the people who are offended by talking animals from the south. 

They just need to extend it the whole year, and so do Magic Mountain pass holders get a lot more days on their pass? What if I use my Great Adventure pass in February 2021 at Magic Mountain?

Even when the parks do open we are getting ripped off, if I bought a pass knowing what was going to happen this year I wouldn't have bought it, I wouldn't even go to a restricted park.

On 5/24/2020 at 12:48 PM, jdc12192 said:

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

I mean, of course they will open as soon as they can, but restrictions sometimes seem overboard to me. Taking a three hour drive to Great Adventure still isn't really worth it when a park is like that. Even Six Flags America which is almost a 2 and a half hour drive, still not worth it. 

Reservations seemed like an alright idea at first, until you realize you have to reserve a certain time, I would want a full at the park.

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?

I know they mean well, but it just sound like a hassle and not very enjoyable, I like freedom at a theme park, and not capacity management on literally everything, let's hope that ends eventually. 

Of course at this point we have nothing open, so I guess I shouldn't complain too much.

Yeah, Six Flags St. Louis, we were supposed to go there this year, but now I doubt it will happen because of you know what. 

Thanks, had a great day yesterday, took a six mile bike ride on our local trail.

We would be there opening weekend on April 4th, but I seriously doubt the park will open then. So don't really know when my first visit of the year will be.

5 hours ago, Six Flags FUN! said:

I'm feel not so good now....now everything is doom...basketball games are cancelled...Six Flags Great Adventure might be next to be postponed to late April or early May. I can't feel like well now..I bet May would be much better soon. I feel nothing now...Help me...I might or not go to NYC next month. I wish this stupid coronavirus will be gone by June now. I'm sad about this one. I think I might not get coronavirus because I'm...I'm....I'm scared....What the heck is going on here? This month gives me more sad and nothing. Help me. Is Six Flags Great Adventure Opening Day and Jersey Devil's opening (June) would be still okay? Soon USA will have millions of coronavirus soon in few months. This like end of the world is coming soon. Nooo…..

You seem to be slightly overreacting a little... Maybe...

But seriously though, all of these places are closing or postponing so the Corona virus doesn't get worse, it is basically extreme precaution, the U.S is #8 on the amount of cases of the Virus in a country in the world. 

So basically, be patient and just be careful, I think this whole virus thing is being blown out of proportion, mostly because it is new and we don't know if it will get worse than it has. Turns out we have been living with the flu every year, in the  19/20 season it has killed 20,000 Americans, and infected 34 million, just this country alone, but it happens every year so it isn't as big as a deal as something new, Corona will also infect you longer without you knowing, so that scares people a bit I guess.