scott Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 15 hours ago, Matt Kaiser said: You can't have anything in a zippered pocket either to prevent people from taking their phones out while on the ride. Sunglasses aren't too much of a concern, but a phone is basically getting hit with a flying brick. A brick is all it will be after hitting the ground, or my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted June 1, 2019 Report Share Posted June 1, 2019 F smartphones. I don't even own one yet I get penalized because of other people owning them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGadv123 Posted June 2, 2019 Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 I never bring my phone in the park, but I think it's dumb that they don't allow you to bring keys or a wallet on the ride even if it is in a zippered pocket. I totally understand the phone risk because someone could still take it out during the ride, but no one is going to be taking out their keys or wallet on the ride. It's stupid and just an excuse for them to make more money from people renting lockers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachMan Posted June 3, 2019 Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 Is anyone gonna be there for the Slam Fest? I really wanted to go because I love Moxley but I am gonna be camping that weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper26 Posted June 4, 2019 Report Share Posted June 4, 2019 On 6/1/2019 at 11:19 PM, SFGadv123 said: I never bring my phone in the park, but I think it's dumb that they don't allow you to bring keys or a wallet on the ride even if it is in a zippered pocket. I totally understand the phone risk because someone could still take it out during the ride, but no one is going to be taking out their keys or wallet on the ride. It's stupid and just an excuse for them to make more money from people renting lockers I think the reason they also don't allow guests to bring keys and wallets on rides because the park don't want guests to lose keys and wallets as well. If you lose your keys, you would have a hard time trying to leave the park and if you lose your wallet, you could lose valuables such as a credit card, money, or your driver's license. I wish the park could install pouches under the seats on El Toro and Kingda Ka like what Cedar Fair did to Twisted Timbers and Steel Vengeance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthewanderer Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 9 hours ago, Viper26 said: I think the reason they also don't allow guests to bring keys and wallets on rides because the park don't want guests to lose keys and wallets as well. If you lose your keys, you would have a hard time trying to leave the park and if you lose your wallet, you could lose valuables such as a credit card, money, or your driver's license. I wish the park could install pouches under the seats on El Toro and Kingda Ka like what Cedar Fair did to Twisted Timbers and Steel Vengeance. Speaking for myself , I deliberately take as little as possible to avoid losing/damaging things.Case in point:most times I go to Great Adv. or SFA the ONLY things I bring into the park are my car keys and season pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemur Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 On 6/1/2019 at 11:19 PM, SFGadv123 said: I never bring my phone in the park, but I think it's dumb that they don't allow you to bring keys or a wallet on the ride even if it is in a zippered pocket. I totally understand the phone risk because someone could still take it out during the ride, but no one is going to be taking out their keys or wallet on the ride. It's stupid and just an excuse for them to make more money from people renting lockers It's an insurance thing. It's the same reason why they card senior citizens for beers at concert venues. If you force everyone to disgorge their pockets regardless of whether or not they zipper, there's no issue with capricious exceptions or rules going unenforced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyd Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 Probably will be going to the park for the first time in 14 years this weekend. Haven't been since the opening year of Kingda Ka as a kid. Having kept up with the park through youtube, and theme park sites including this one and Gadv online for a large majority of that time, this event is a long time coming and I am sure looking forward to visiting the theme park where the community surrounding it helped shape my interest in theme parks, music, and the internet as a whole. Might even come back with a trip report 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 So far this season, of the three big local parks I have visited (GADV, Dorney, and Hershey), GADV has been the least crowded, at least while I was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zash Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Haven’t been to the parks in a while - is it worth going with what Saturday’s forecast is looking like? Don’t want to shell out money for a ticket just for the park to close or all the rides to shut down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 I wouldn't risk it if you don't have a season pass or membership. The hourly forecast looks like thunderstorms from 2 - 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbone112499 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 The park uses Weather Bug to make most of their weather-related decisions. Right now, it’s showing no more than a 30% chance of rain in the evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph_D Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) Heading up to the park on. Expected up to 30 mph winds. Is that fast enough to close Kingda Ka. #dont/scold/me Edited July 15, 2019 by Joseph_D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 KeyBanc is claiming better than expected second quarter attendance for Six Flags. https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/19/07/14011439/keybanc-upgrades-six-flags-says-attendance-trends-better-than-expected Quote KeyBanc Upgrades Six Flags, Says Attendance Trends Better Than Expected July 01, 2019 3:59pm KeyBanc Capital Market's new bullish stance on amusement park company Six Flags Entertainment Corp is based on expectations for attendance trends to come in better than expected in the second quarter. The Analyst Brett Andress upgraded Six Flags from Sector Weight to Outperform with a new $62 price target. The Thesis KeyBanc's propriety "Key First Look" credit and debit card data suggests attendance trends at Six Flags parks will rise by a total of 8% in the second quarter, Andress said in the Sunday upgrade note. This compares to a prior growth estimate of 4% and the Street's consensus estimate of 6%, the analyst said. Breaking down the data into core attendance versus parks that were acquired, the research firm's data suggests "core attendance" growth of 4% which may prove to be conservative, he said. Beyond the second quarter, Six Flags will be up against easier weather compares, as last year's weather in the third quarter had an impact of about 500,000 potential guests, Andress said. This supports the stock's near-term setup, the analyst said. Signs of progress are materializing at the company's parks in China: Six Flags management met with local officials, he said. At the very least, Six Flags should offer "directionally favorable commentary" around the status of the parks in these two regions, Andress said. This should help with the "rock-bottom" sentiment surrounding Six Flags' stock, as success in China could eventually translate to $10 million to $20 million of annualized EBITDA, according to KeyBanc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 After 45 seasons, here's what remains from 1974: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Six Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Six Flags FUN! said: When DC Comics Super Heroes meet & greets will return to the park soon? DC Meet and Greets haven’t been around consistently for years. Personally, I see no signs of them returning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 I don’t miss them. Use that money for some higher quality shows instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbone112499 Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Today at the park I saw Sky Screamer stopped 3 separate times for people using cell phones during the cycle. That ride seems to be one of the most susceptible to phones I guess because of the view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineracer Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 On 7/5/2019 at 2:00 PM, 29yrswithaGApass said: I don’t miss them. Use that money for some higher quality shows instead. Outside of Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park, there's like no shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Pineracer said: Outside of Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park, there's like no shows There are a few but if you take out the ones where the guests are the performers than you approach zero. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlumeOp1974 Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 29yrs. Its sad when you think about it! On 7/1/2019 at 6:40 PM, 29yrswithaGApass said: After 45 seasons, here's what remains from 1974: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owtoty Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Was at the park on Wednesday and it was absolutely dead! Only stayed for a few hours and got on most major coasters, many several times. Still haven't ridden Wonder Woman yet, but I'm looking forward to it when it does reopen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineracer Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 On 7/12/2019 at 12:45 PM, owtoty said: Was at the park on Wednesday and it was absolutely dead! Only stayed for a few hours and got on most major coasters, many several times. Still haven't ridden Wonder Woman yet, but I'm looking forward to it when it does reopen. I heard they had to steal parts from Fiesta Texas, but I don't know if that was the last time or what. Looks like GA, MM, and FT will push their 2019's to 2020's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 33 minutes ago, Pineracer said: I heard they had to steal parts from Fiesta Texas, but I don't know if that was the last time or what. Looks like GA, MM, and FT will push their 2019's to 2020's. Not going to happen at GA. MM and FT are in a different boat as they are year round operations but probably won’t change for them either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Right, Great Adventure will repair the ride and I believe The Joker is opening this week at Fiesta Texas. West Coast Racers is scheduled to open in September with the rest of The Underground section of the park opening in October. This has no impact on 2020 plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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