Search

Did those posts with the pink flags on them have COASTER written on them? Those are just like the ones used when Time Traveler was being built confirming that it was in fact a coaster going in there. Something to look out for on the next visit to the park. Id snoop around to see for myself but I'm not sure if I will be able to visit at all this year.

Betting the AP/WF area got clear cut and the waterfall is gone. On the plus side hopefully the dead ends between WF/PK are gone.

I rode TNT at the end of the 24 season and it rode a lot better than it has in awhile. I didn't even feel the pothole going into the tunnel either. They have been redoing small segments of the ride over the past few years (photos were posted on older construction threads here) replacing bits of the track and support structure. This was probably another reason all the shrubbery was removed around the ride so they could have easier access with heavy equipment. SDC knows its a very unique coaster that's part of a dying breed of Arrow built attractions plus it just fits the general atmosphere of the park so well. I think it's safe to say it will be with us into the 2030's at least. The other train has been out for most of the season for an overhaul. Definitely not a sign the ride is going away if they are investing in it like that.

Mack or B&M hyper/giga lol

Fallout of the Six Flags/Cedar Fair merger, as I suspected would happen. No need to offer competitive pricing and benefits as they are monopolizing the industry. This merger should have been legally blocked. Its always bad news for the consumer.

Definitely keep these archived, lots of great park info and convos would be lost otherwise.

Sad how a lot of the park has really lost its character over the years. As much as I like a lot of whats new I would love to go back to Early-Mid 00's SDC and relive my teenage summer years.

Yes as noted here: https://www.sdcfans.com/forums/index.php?topic=3274.msg85113#msg85113

And there were photos posted up a couple years ago showing how they have already been redoing the track and supports for it on the lower turnaround that sits adjacent to Time Traveler.

EDIT: Found it, dates all the way back to 2020: https://www.sdcfans.com/forums/index.php?topic=3977.msg81707#msg81707

My Guess is news trains and possibly new track. Loc Ness Monster at Busch Gardens just had a refurb and it is also an Arrow Coaster. Hopefully they add a little more theming around the ride path also. Especially the second lift hill.

I always wanted them to make the entire lift and final turn enclosed to keep a sense of mystery to the ride which also keeps the final drop from being anti-climatic.

When I was at the media event for FITH 2.0 the SDC big wigs said that Thunderation is undergoing a multi year maintenance overhaul so it can be enjoyed for years to come. SDC recognizes the uniqueness and nostalgic value of that coaster considering it was their first big thrill ride/coaster. As for the old FITH I directly asked about it and all they would say is what's not going there is a new Train Station.

I now see it going up about the same as that Dogpatch revival project a few years ago... and Bells returning...

Overall they did good with the new FITH after riding it three times, I liked it. The layout and visuals nicely respected the original blending the old effects with the new. Even down to doing the old fire effects using the orange lighting across a rippling curtain instead of doing digital projections everywhere that I expected would be present. If there is some critiques to be made I honestly wished they could have kept the original voice lines, I hate to say it but some of the VO audio feels dialed in and lacks the emotional depth of the originals. I saw a few others commenting on this too on Facebook and YouTube as their first impressions.

And granted this is the inaugural season and I expect things will get revised later on, I hope they redo Red Flanders hanging in the window scene to be more like the original with his legs moving on the ladder. Right now it looks like his legs have rigormortis just sitting balanced atop the ladder. lol And this might just be nostalgic nitpicking but I was really missing the "Here's a barrel of laughs! HAHAHA!" The new one with the bugs just doesn't do it for me. At least the old one moved and tipped over to add to that fear factor thinking you are about to get dumped on but I am gonna assume it may get revised later on too.

I know the giant corn dogs were but dunno if they changed them too as I haven't had one yet this year.

The Foot is back! https://www.facebook.com/sdcattractions/posts/pfbid0D5aFFYeBbNMGFbT2g61Qm2YDBQejv2HjPSf6aHWpkj7PawUMXPWe6jGg1bKLkdFKl

I expect the demo will begin soon.