KK456 Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 ^Yeah that's what I meant . They'll complain but ultimately they'll ride it. It's really not a bad flat to be honest. It actually looks cool in the park's skyline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioSonic94 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Season Pass Opening will be on May 14-15th Everyone else will ride it starting on the 16th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew M Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 They will be using Rolling Thunder's old queue so don't expect anything too exciting other than a rectangle of queue bars. But I hear there may be something that is an eyecatcher! We're you referring to the flames they just added to the que or is there still more to come? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc12192 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 ^ No. But put that answer to which question you think it belongs to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc12192 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Apparently ED is opening next weekend. Season pass preview the 14th and 15th, media day being the 16th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Yeah, it's "official". Passholder Preview is the 14th & 15th, and the 16th it opens to the public. Media Days are usually NEVER on a Sat. Media day will prob be the 14th before the Park opens at 10:30, if how they always do them is an indication. (i've been to a few) If they are doing a "b-roll" shoot, it will most likely be this week. Edited May 5, 2015 by Railer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Good to see they're getting it open "on time" with no hiccups. SFA's version isn't slated to open until early (possibly mid) June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioSonic94 Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) The sign for El Diablo. Edited May 6, 2015 by MarioSonic94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gencx Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Is it going to be a statue of the Diablo? Because that would be cool and certainly eye-catching. I called it! That looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANofNJ Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I hope it has fire shooting out its mouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc12192 Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Now you all know the eye catching item we were referring too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew M Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Final Destination 3!!!!!! Hahaha that's so cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK456 Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) That sign is enormous! It looks really cool! In other news, this happened today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IltvZaSpkuk Edited May 6, 2015 by KK456 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I seriously doubt it will have "Flames", but the Eye's do look to be lit up, and that looks like a Power Line coming off the front of it. My guess is it will either be in the little "Mulch Bed" they made on the front, rt. side (by Toro's exit) so Guest's can have a pic with it. Or it will be between the Ride, and the Exit path inside the fenced off ride area. I would rather have it inside the fenced area, can't trust Guest's not to vandalize it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC98 Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 That sign for El Diablo is great! Even without shooting flames it still looks really cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogolo Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Looks real nice.. Hopefully it wasn't built by the same company that did Parallax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 From the looks of "El Diablo's" teeth, i'd say it is the same company. Same style as Parallax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogolo Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Well we all know where Parallax is now. Short Video on company that made the El Diabo statue You can actually see it being worked on in the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 After more thought on the subject, i like the fact that they are calling this the Park's 13th Coaster. It 100% fits the concept of the ride and name. Just like the "Leeds" Legend that the Jersey Devil is the 13th child of the Leeds Family that was "cursed" into becoming the "Jersey Devil". Our Larson Super Loop is cursed into becoming "El Diablo", the 13th Coaster in the Park. They should use it in the marketing during F Fest. And the "casual" park guest really has no clue about the true coaster count in the park, and really don't even care. But they are doing a great job with the level of themeing they are giving a classic ride that's been around for a long time. It will be a really good fit in the Plaza, especially after the Sport's Bar opens up hopefully with a theme that fits well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC98 Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) ^ It was also "cursed" into being called a coaster! Anyway I'm impressed with the theming they're giving this ride. Before I wasn't even going to try it but between the location/name change, the ride itself looking bigger than I thought it would, and the cool theming I'll ride it. It's a much stronger addition to the park now. Also what's that about a sports bar? Edited May 7, 2015 by RC98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK456 Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 I think SF did a fantastic job integrating this ride into the park. I'm glad they didn't just plop it down and call it a day, but they actually took their time and made it fit. I'm certainly going to ride it when it opens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew M Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 See a little theming goes a long way. Maybe if we do the same to some of our current rides without any type of theme elements it could really change the atmosphere of that ride. Still wishing for a RMC custom in the woods called the Jersey Devil. I don't wanna say El Diablo is a waste of a good folklore, and it's come a long way from being known as the Looping Dragon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) Also what's that about a sports bar? "Macho Nacho" (La Cantina) is being converted into a Sport's Bar. That's the work that's being done, and why it's fenced off. And from the look's of the work being done, it is going to be alot bigger. But i am hoping for a very cool, "Day Of The Dead" style theme that would be perfect for the whole section now. It will transform the whole area, and give it a very cool "vibe". These are from last Fri. Tomorrow i will be back early to see where everything is at now. Edited May 7, 2015 by Railer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pashacar Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 I guess I'm a naysayer, but I can't agree with the points on theming or integration into the park. All we've seen on that front are: 1) Cardboard-cutout, clipart flames 2) A nicer-than-usual sign. A sign is a sign, and to call it theming is a stretch (especially when it's essentially the only theme element associated with the ride. I'm not saying the ride itself doesn't (or does) look bad in the park (I haven't seen it yet), but I'm not sure how much credit the folks behind it deserve, beyond just getting a nice sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANofNJ Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I hope the work being done at the new sports bar is Union. I hope sfgadv doesn't hire scabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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