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The operation was a bit all over the place. but I think some of the cars and timing still need to be fixed. the ride never really got a line during media day so it;s hard to tell what sort of wait time to expect. The seat belts are a bit short and can cause some slow down. it's a movign tation which can help keep the pasing but they are quick to auto stop it. there is not much time to get ready.

By the look of it that is pretty much what i figured.

The cars are actually wrapped. The images are printed on a filiment and then placed on the car like wall paper. I ahve not seen it at night but I was told by others that the bat signal lights up. the walkways have lights with metal industrial style covers. The theming towards the end ads to the ride. the signs along the top do little to keep it form being just another mouse. already started editing the other photos I took. will have them posted soon.

I was lucky enough to be invited through ACE New England to take park in the media event for Gotham City Gauntlet: Escape from Archam Asylum. This was my 4th media day for SFNE and 5th for a Six Flags park. We arrived at start time 10 am and I noticed after parking that the parks hasn't done anything to detheme Mr six’s Splash Island While the 2 flats rides were removed from Thomas town. The track is still installed and I could even hear the fountain for the water feature operating. We checked in and headed down to the DC area we were detoured a bit since Thunderbolt is getting retracked. This brought up by the former wiggles world area now called Kidsopolis. The rides red void of their former themeing and outside of a couple attractions getting new paint jobs it’s the same attraction with no themeing. I made my way back to the coaster helping a few people get photos on the way. The event was reasonably well attended but lighter then previous events. Weather for it was better than any of the other media event I have attended. Like all event there was some morning ERT which was them fallowed by the speeches and the official opening. Lunch was after the speeches but I grabbed a quick ride while there was practically no line. In fact the line for lunch was the longest of the day. IT was an impressive spread. Johnny Rockets had their hamburgers and Chicken fingers, added to that were Mac and Cheese, Baked Ziti, backed Brisket, and plenty of sides. There was also a cake, cup cakes, and candy apples for dessert. I filed up and never even made it to any dessert. I drank soda at lunch but grabbed a milk shake before they closed up shop. The rest of the day was spent riding Gauntlet and Since my brother and sister in law brought my nieces and nephew, I watched them while they rode. In all I got 6 rides in on the new coaster. I also spend time getting photos and videos of the new ride. Catwoman's Whip was also open and I took one ride on that attraction. Gotham City Gauntlet: Escape from Archam Asylum is a An interesting addition to the park. The intensity of the ride is similar to the mouse like Pandemonium spinning coaster they added in 05. I guess if you're not comfortable with the spinning this will be a good option. In all I was glad to get on it but I would not wait more than 30 minutes to ride it. There is some interesting themeing around the ride. I do like the mist filled tunnel and the piping leading to the top of the hill that offers another shot of mist. In all the day was good there was only one big aggravation. The park has raised the height limit on Catwoman's Whip. The park now requires a minimum of 42 in if accompanied by an adult. This is 10 in higher then Rudy's Rapid Transit at Santa's Village which also operates a Zierer Double figure 8. This proved to be upsetting to my nieces who have ridden Rudy and didn't understand why they couldn't ride the one at SFNE. More photos and possibly some video coming soon.

Good to know the area won;t sit empty. Though the selection is a bit less appealing to me the the tigers. Still sounds like a nice addition. Now if we can just see them set up the safari as a park attraction instead of a separate gate.

Trailers look great. I do think the CG is fantastic. Just hope people aren't sick of comic book movies with Thor and X men coming out before it. Pirates 4 also come out 2 or 3 weeks before ti and Transformers 3 2 weeks after. will be a very competitive summer.

I'm just amazed that a big chain that markets their Halloween event so strongly would have one that is so week and they charge you for it. Hell My home park Canobie lake has 3 haunts included in admission which is 5 dollars cheaper then the main season admission. in 2011 they are adding 2 new fright zones in area that were previously blocked off this time a year.

While stretching it quite a bit advertising as 3 parks is a bit creative. I'm just hoping the inverted Boomerang is a quick addition to show a new attraction while they work for a larger addition. Something that can come in a couple years not directly competing with Hershey and SFGAdv.

Interesting. Though for mee fright fest is not really free unless everything is included.

It wasn;t and I was not a big fan of it when they did add them. I did get the pull of the characters over a generic theme. Now that that they had then and lost them I feel a bit ripped off.

Like you pointed out Dorney's Haunted attraction is fairly new. Dorney's also around a hour away catering to a different market. an all everything will depends on costs. I would be willing to pay 5 dollars extra if the attraction merited the cost. but as the price goes up it takes more to justify the expense. Since you can ride all teh rides and coaster earlier in the season the haunted attraction is all that would matter come fright fest. at least for me.

This is a stereotypical Bomb storage entrance.

So it seems they have approached many of the parks about this separate admission fright fest. Not a fan of the idea myself. Not sure what Halloween competition is near SFGAdv but in New England they would be shooting themselves in the foot.

I personally would add to the theme. I always thought the name referred to the explosive. so why not have an indoor covered queue. Have an explosives ordinance building with warning signs leading up to it. A few theemd props inside of the building. maybe some larger props past that leading to the stair way.

I'm glad to hear that Houdini will have a full season of operation. Hopefully I will make it out to the park this year.

SFNE's tends to be too laud. was my biggest complaint about the rehab. aqua10auz - It still leaves to guess what they were really looking to get. Too bad though that the mouse ended up at SFNE ad not TGE.

From what I have hear the Audio has been nothing but trouble. But a your B&M Floorless is smoother then our Intamin Hyper. So yes it seems like they are considering removing the sound. To be honest if it's gong to continue to cause labor why keep it. There are things that need the effort and money much more like getting Thunderbolt painted. acq10uaz - you were there. so I'd like you opinion on this one. was it just be but did he Seem to stumble over the question about the SFNE Euro fighter Rumor?

The event started out with a welcome and a quick names with questions about New England parks. There was a very good turnout. The event was held in the employee training area which is upstairs from the employee brake room. The event hosted 4 sales areas. There were about a dozen first timers to a Nor Easter event. It was even the first time at Canobie for a couple visitors. Chris Nicoli welcomed us to the event. They started out with small park news. The only parks discussed is Storyland’s new Splash Battle named Pharaohs Reign. There are a hand full of other additions and improvements around the area but non were discussed. Jason Freeman – SFNE Jason talked about SFI, crowd control is going to be a focus. Mr 6 has been removed from the commercials; commercials will be more regional based with park rides. They will also be focused to the market in which they are advertising. No more wiggles it’s now Kidzopolis. A lot of further comments dealt with Bizaros Sound. And removing the head rests if the sound was removed. After Peg moved on to Quassy and presented a slide show of Wooden Warriors Construction. Mike Thompson spoke about ACE regional and national events. He talked about Quassy’s opening day April and the Wooden Warier media event ride event on May 24th. Possibly a Boolderdash event this year. A possible Canobie/Funtown weekend event in August 13 and 4th. Ace Convention will be Jun 18/19th in Dallas. There is also a ACE planed Tour of Texas with trips to Sclitterbahn, SFFT, Sea world, Kemah Boardwalk. There was a pause to do door prizes before having lunch. While we waited for it to be set up we were shows a few videos. Texas Giant was presented in a couple of them. A video previews Coaster con which is being held in Central Texas this year and a video for NJ parks. Jason presented Canobie with a Plaque of appreciation for hosting the 2011 Nor Easter event. The Ace New England appreciation award was given to Russel Danam. Jeff Cord presented for the Western NY Coaster Group. Their coaster fest will be going old school featuring 4 parks in 2 days. Derien lake/Sea Breeze with Chriss Nicoli – Canobie Lake Park First off they were presented with their plaque for hosting the event. The summer of Superstars returns for another season with Elvis, Michal, Tim, and Janet Jackson. Wildlife Encounters will return for another season. New food options: New Ribs will be added to the Dancing bear, Funnel cake sticks, and Roast beef by Untamed. Cannonball will get a new Wrap for the cars. Untamed is the new ride with a woods theme. Ryan talked about Untamed: There is a fiberglass Grizzly bear that will be part of the themeing. It should open around Memorial lad or Mid jun. Screemfest - Still a new attraction it’s doing well and will continue to grow, they will keep trying to expand, there will be 2 separate Haunt zone: one in castaway and the north end by untamed. Michael Coutermarsh - New Whalom Park The New Whalom Park Ownership Program talked about their efforts to develop a Whalom museum and small family attraction Nearby to the lost whalom park. The group has over the last year moved forward in the acquisition of artifacts for the museum. Before a storage building was removed from the original park property The Whalom Program saved 2 coaster cars, a bouncer ride car, Ring toss Bottles, Glass Coke Bottles used for ring toss, and many small artifacts. The group is watching 4 regional properties with plans to build an attraction that consists of a Museum, Restaurant, Indoor amusement area (arcades, rides, and other year round entertainment), and an out door rides section. A focus on controlling noise possibly through an enclosed courtyard. There was also a mention on their designer Andrew Probert a Hollywood/TV production artiest, and ex Disney Imaginer who worked on projects like Back to the Future to Star Trek. The event went very well. Those in attendance seemed to enjoy themselves. The Event wrapped up with the traditional Auction. SFNE sent in the past Superman ROS Golden Ticket banners and Canobie offered separate Envelops of 4 tickets. The Auction pulled in 80-90 for the tickets. And the Banners went for 25-50 each. Canobie to end the event played for us their Employee video which showcased the parks history as well as many of the modern rides. I really enjoyed this year’s event and it was good to see Members from SFNEonline, the Whalom Forums, Mainly coasters, and other forums at the event I poster my trip report along with the Q&A for SFNE, New Whalom Park, and Canobie lake park at the Whalom forums: http://s6.zetaboards.com/New_Whalom_Park/topic/8724567/1/ Photos coming soon, but a small selection of photos form my camera phone can be found here - http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2956...mp;l=7b5d01e292

I have to agree. the show is best for the ones that perform. I do know there is more of a show eliment to the Survivor show then in more reality show nock offs.

I agree it's nice to see some branding removed form the park. I don;t think I have ever had their pizza, so I don't know what to expect. I have seen in Trip reports form other parks that the pricing is the same which is a disappointment.

Sounds like a good move. I really don't see the coaster getting a great fit for many of the CF properties. Were else would it go? Vally fair, Michigan's adventure. would it work better at either of these parks.

Ya SFNE is getting it also. but I'm pretty sure that SFAm still has a theater to show it in that's of proper size.

With all of the SFI brands being pulled form the park I highly doubt we will see the park get flagged.

I have to agree. People are not spending how they used to and parks need to think more about their additions. Parks with high coaster counts can afford to loose or replace smaller older coasters and shift them to a park that will see it as a bigger deal. I think the coaster will do well at Dorney. Though some of the market may have already ridden it while SFAm had theirs operating.

They really need bags to hold your stuff on the car. Disney has then on a few rides.