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Great Adventure Boards => Great Adventure Trip Reports and Meeting Plans => Topic started by: Robert T Ackerman on March 10, 2008, 12:33:17 AM
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It's getting closer and closer to opening day for Great Adventure. Who all is planning on going?? I will certianly be there, not sure exactly what time because of work the night before, but I will be there until closing once I get there. Anyone???
1. Rob
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1. Rob
2. Clint
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Rich and I will be there. Can anyone take a guess where we'll be headed first? Want to join us, Dan?
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Rich and I will be there. Can anyone take a guess where we'll be headed first? Want to join us, Dan?
Are you going to ROLLING THUNDER??? Just a wild guess .
Well we are planning on being there but will have to see . I have to go get my wisdom teeth pulled out the Monday after Easter so I should be almost all healed by then but one never knows. I am 100% sure that we will be there though since even if I can't ride I can just get to the park and the kiddies can ride.
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I'll be working!
Team member list:
1- Reggie
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I will be there with my fiance, Lori. We'll probably be heading to RT first with Sue and Rich! haha
Pete
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We should definitely set up some meeting times for shortly after opening once we've all gotten our first rides in.
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[/quote]I will certianly be there, not sure exactly what time because of work the night before, but I will be there until closing once I get there. Anyone???1. Rob
Sorry everyone I'm not going now :( ^ I'd thought he would be in Florida by then !
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1. Rob
2. Clint
3. Matt (mf44)
How crowded does everyone think it will be?
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^ I don't think it will be too bad. Last year was dead I think... I don't remember if I went on opening day or the Sunday after?? Chuck or Bubba will remember...
1. Rob
2. Clint
3. Matt (MF44)
4. Sue (plus Rich)
5. Coaster Pete (plus Lori)
And Bubba... why aren't you going? Just becauase I am going!?!?! Jerk!
You'd better be there. I'll have your head on a stick if you aren't.
So 5 people that post here are going... some GADV fan site we run here :P
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So 5 people that post here are going... some GADV fan site we run here :P
haha
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Opening day was actually kind of busy for its time of year. But later that week is when it went dead due to the cold weather we had and it being open during the week. Perfect time to marathon Ka and got my rollbacks yes!!
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There will be more than five people from here there.
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I'm busy Saturday but looking to make my first visit on Sunday, I hope :)
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If I have a good enough day on Saturday, maybe I'll run up there again on Sunday night after I get out of work.
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GADVOnline team (minus Christian) and me will be at the park! Sure I'll get to meet a lot of you.
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^ I don't think it will be too bad. Last year was dead I think... I don't remember if I went on opening day or the Sunday after?? Chuck or Bubba will remember...
1. Rob
2. Clint
3. Matt (MF44)
4. Sue (plus Rich)
5. Coaster Pete (plus Lori)
And Bubba... why aren't you going? Just becauase I am going!?!?! Jerk!
You'd better be there. I'll have your head on a stick if you aren't.
So 5 people that post here are going... some GADV fan site we run here :P
UM my family alone is FIVE people. I am almost 100% sure we will be there barring any major problem with my teeth or the weather . ;)
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Now we're talking!
Who wants to organize a meeting time/place??? I call "not it" ;)
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Meeting at Rolling Thunder works for me(and Rich, Pete, and Lori). :)
Seriously, maybe say the back of the fountain at noon?
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It is looking more like I'll be there but probably not til mid-afternoon.
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I'll be thereat opening ;D.
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Meeting at Rolling Thunder works for me(and Rich, Pete, and Lori). :)
Seriously, maybe say the back of the fountain at noon?
Can we move this closer to 2? I don't think I'll eve be on the road to get to the park by noon :)
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I'll meet up...once I know what shift I'll be working, and what section. LOL!
-RJ "my office is a garbage can" holla2003
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I'll meet up...once I know what shift I'll be working, and what section. LOL!
-RJ "my office is a garbage can" holla2003
Your shift? Double :D
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I'll meet up...once I know what shift I'll be working, and what section. LOL!
-RJ "my office is a garbage can" holla2003
Your office is a garbage can?
I didn't realize you were working for Cedar Fair now...
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I'll meet up...once I know what shift I'll be working, and what section. LOL!
-RJ "my office is a garbage can" holla2003
Your office is a garbage can?
I didn't realize you were working for Cedar Fair now...
We have like 400 new garbage cans sitting, just waiting to be used as my many desks. :D
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Learn to quote :P
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My brother's computer is playing tricks on me!
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^ Blame it on the one who can't defend himself... I see how you roll ;)
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Rich and I are probably only going to be there for the first half of the day. We'll still be there at 2, but not muh longer. Of course, if the day is awesome like I hope it will be, it might be hard to leave!
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I don't know if I want to go mid afternoon like Rob and stay til closing or go at Opening and stay til 4 or something.
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Stay until closing!!
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I probably will. I want my Ka night rides.
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They are only open until 8... it will be hard to get an actual NIGHT ride... I'm trying to decide if I'd rather a night ride on Ka or Nitro.
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It gets dark at 7 son. Maybe if you didn't sleep the whole day sometimes, you could see that. :P And why not both?
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Fine, we do both.
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Rollbacks anyone?
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I need to get my Rollback and a Nighttime ride on Toro
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^ So will you be there too, Tom?
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Maybe
I'm trying :-\
if I do it will be later or not at opeing
I still don't have my parking pass
I hope I can buy it at the gate ?
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You can buy them at the parking gates.
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Rob I'm trying to keep up with your Post ;)
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I bought the parking pass online, they will see that i guess on the paper I have, right?
I will be there from opening to close =)
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I hope so, because that is all I have :)
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Maybe
I'm trying :-\
if I do it will be later or not at opeing
I still don't have my parking pass
I hope I can buy it at the gate ?
Did you buy your SP yet? Because if you didn't and are buying it on opening day, I know in 2007 I just went to the ticket windows and asked them for a parking pass and they asked if I had a receipt for parking today to be applied as credit towards the parking pass. Just call Guest Relations and I am sure they will have an answer. Or Medieval if he ever checks this thread. :P
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I will be there working......
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I Hope to see you ^ not so much Rob.
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So Bubba, is this year that you treat yourself to one of my tours????
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Looks like we're getting quite a big crowd now... should be a good time! I can't wait to see some of you again (minus Bubbs) and meet some new people at the same time!
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So is that a 50% discount for VIPeter tours for GAdvupdates members!!
;D
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So is that a 50% discount for VIPeter tours for GAdvupdates members!!
;D
I wish I had the authority to approve that discount. It would be cool to have VIP tour with all updates members.
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Yeah. We could play "Stump the tour guide" :D ....jk of course lol
Seriously though, if anybody I knew was coming in from out of town and wanted a single day park trip I would all but force them to do the VIP tour. And of course I would check to make sure Peter was working that day to :)
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Peter...I was only kidding!
Definitely...With everything included in the VIP tour (food/pictures/pay rides) it is easily worth the price. You just have to look at everything they are giving you.
And to get this thread back on topic...
I'm 99.99999% sure I'll be there opening day!
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2 weeks from today!! ;D
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I'm going to miss seeing Chuck first in line at El Toro while we're first in line at Rolling Thunder just like it was last year.
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is Chuck in Jersey or Down south ?
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He's south, in Mississippi.
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I'm in good ol Biloxi, Mississippi! Yeah, I'm gonna miss that run to El Toro. Oh well, I'll be there for closing weekend!
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Closing day, eh??? Enjoy the crowds! ;)
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Change of plans came with change in job location...
I wont be there Saturday, but will be Sunday. Have fun everyone!
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I'm trying to make it so much work around the house so little time
Sunday may be an option
Saturday high of 56 AM rain
Hmm
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We are going saturday no matter what . Sunday is too busy around here and with school the next day too much work for me to get the kids ready the next morning . So if everyone is going to meet up just post when and where . I will try to make a stop by to meet everyone and say HI
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Coastermom, if you're there at opening, come join us for some RT rides!
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The weather report for Saturday looking worse and worse.
A little rain will keep the crowds down....and Kingda Ka.
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Look on the bright side! It will make Rolling Thunder run as it should and it has a nice effect on El Toro as well!! Buccaneer, Tango and Fantasy Fling might be closed.
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Yes rain will keep them away
if they keep Toro and Nitro open it will be worth it
just bring the safety goggles ;)
I already got my Kingda Ka rides in the Rain last year :D
I actually like going when its a little drizzly its like walk-ons
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You guys have fun tomorrow! I wish I was there to get the first rides on Toro for the year!
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I actually like going when its a little drizzly its like walk-ons
Or when its only 34* outside. Man...thats the best way to ride Ka.
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Wish I could be there, but I'm going to Hershey. Maybe Sunday...
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Bahhh why is it going to rain? Thats alright. I can build the package drop mechanism for my robot for my Engineering Design class. heh
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I don't know if we will be there at opening and we have to wait on the HUGE guest relations line to get our season passes from the master card program. I am hopeful that they day will turn out like today some rain in the morning and then clearing at least for a little while . MY son is so looking forward to Rolling thunder and runaway train . Well at least we will get our passes processed if nothing much else .
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I'm working a double today and opening up the park for the FIRST TIME EVAR!!!!! My domain is Main Street, Outer Mall, and the two patios behind the fountain. If you know me, or figure out who I am, feel free to say hi!
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Now the weather report looks worse for tomorrow! :o
What a great job being a weatherman must be.
I'll be heading out to the park!!
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Yup, looks like Saturday is now the day to go! Btw - RT comes highly recommended this season :)
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Do they have RT racing this year?
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RT was very glitchy today, and I unfortunately didn't even make it on the ride. The right side was stuck on the lift for hours.. although I think they opened the left side after awhile instead
typical opening day crews for the most part too but, I know they'll get better
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i can't fit my fat arse on Toro or B:TR :'(. Ever since i took this job at OTC my weight has steadily climbed. :( At one time over 10 years ago i hit a low of 232lbs, i don't know what caused that or why but i've never been that low since (i'm now 285) :(
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Yes, RT is awesome and we had our usual front row seat for the first ride. :)
It was a great day except for the season pass parking lane. There was only 2 cars in front of us and it seriously took 15 minutes. Both of those people were BUYING season pass parking so the security guard had to take their money to the next lane over and wait for that cashier to finish their transaction. They need to have a sign up saying that no transactions are allowed in that lane. Every other line moved faster than the season pass line!
Aside from that, it was an awesome start to the season!
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Sue. I am sorry I did not get a chance to say hi. I walked by you over by the tigers as you were talking to Mike M from rides and then I realized it was you. I was with my tour group. Next time I will say hi and finally introduce myself.
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Now the weather report looks worse for tomorrow! :o
What a great job being a weatherman must be.
I'll be heading out to the park!!
Ken. It was good to see you today. How many Toro rides did you get in. This season we will pick a day that I am not working and get to the park for sure.
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It was great seeing Sue and Rich the only ones on RT from El Toro. I thought ET was running a little slow but it was the second train out. Kingda ka(2) both over shot the top hot. Nitro being Nitro for two laps. Storm Runner was awesome(Hannah's 81st credit) Great Bear, Comet, and Superdooper were also running excellent. That pretty much sums up my opening day.
Seeing coaster friends like Sue, Rich, Coastin Steve, Nick, Brian, Ken, RJ, Wade, Angel, Paul, Wow, Matt, Dan and meeting new ones like Emily, Kevin , Coaster Pete made it that much better!
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Sue. I am sorry I did not get a chance to say hi. I walked by you over by the tigers as you were talking to Mike M from rides and then I realized it was you. I was with my tour group. Next time I will say hi and finally introduce myself.
It definitely would've been awesome to meet you! However, are you sure the person you saw was me? I'm not sure who Mike M is and the one time we were walking by the tigers I was just talking to the people in my group.
Anyway, maybe next week? We had such a good time yesterday that we're thinking of heading back next Sunday.
It was great seeing Sue and Rich the only ones on RT from El Toro. I thought ET was running a little slow but it was the second train out. Kingda ka(2) both over shot the top hot. Nitro being Nitro for two laps. Storm Runner was awesome(Hannah's 81st credit) Great Bear, Comet, and Superdooper were also running excellent. That pretty much sums up my opening day.
Nice seeing you too, Bubba! So you did GA and Hershey yesterday? That was certainly a busy day! If we had gone to Hershey, Dan would've been sick again. He's always sick when we're supposed to see him! Nice to hear Comet is running well. I love that coaster!
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We arrive late it was 10:40 and we had just got into the lot. Everything look great . We waited about 45 min to get our "free" passes from the GR line outside and then headed in to realize the girl never gave us the parent pass . Back to GR inside to ask for one . The line there was huge too. we asked a nice guy walking by and told him she had told us they hadn't had them printed and never came back with an answer just handed our papers to us for the passes told him we just waited out there and needed one . He told us to wait right there and in 5 min . came back with a home made version of the parent pass and we were off. Went to KK and they waited about 20 min then off to toro about 15 min . the lines were amazing all day . at one point we didn't even use the parent pass because the lines were that short. My son loved RT but got stuck wiith my daughter on the lift for about 15 min or so . He did love it though thought he might freak out but no went right back up to ride again. We spent the whlole day in the park .
Two things one YOU must buy a new 2008 drink cup for the 99 cent refills and the pop corn bucket from last season seems to only be refillable the day you buy it this season only. So two money saving item are gone . I did buy the new cup but will pass on the pop corn bucket this year . Besides that bucket was a Pain to carry around.
All the rides seemed to have been running well except RT that had a few break downs . The worst being at about 7:30 when we tried to get one more run in for my son and it just never happened . It was down for good last night . Made my sone a little sad but there is always next week . :)
It was nice to see mark kane saying good night at the end of the night and thans for coming . All in all looks good EXCEPT the swings and teepee are gone another set of staples from the past gone . I know it is for the good but it is still sad to see them gone after all these years . Can someone tell me if the swings were original to the park ? Ok gotta go kids looking for me now and there has to be something they want .
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It was a perfect opening day!! Great job Six Flags!!
- Excellent weather (surprise)
- I walked to El Toro with Bubba for the first ride of the year. (We did it for Chuck!)
- Short lines and great people at the park (Well except for the guy on my first ride on El Toro!!)
- Two Trains on El Toro for opening day!
- Kingda Ka was flying over the top. A few minor problems.
The music in the station has changed...Almost depressing music now.
-They have auto spiel at Nitro now!!
One thing that made Nitro great was how the ride operators interacted with the riders.
And that new video game music in the station!!! Still a great ride.
- Medusa seems to have some great operators this year. It may make up for Nitro!!
But man did it make me feel sick this year!! Oh no!!!
- The Tee Pee area has new cement
There are pots in the middle covering up some new electrical runs
So maybe they have some plans for this area.
I lasted until 2:30PM...My ride on Medusa knocked me out for the day.
Oh and yes Wade RT is very nice this year!!
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Sounds like you guys had a good day! Wish I could of been there with you guys!
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I also missed opening :'(
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SAT Prep cost me the opening >:(
Great TRs However by all!
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Oh my I really need to have my starbucks before I post my spelling is a horror in that post . :0 .
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My opening day trip with Bubba was awesome but I have so not-so-good things to report from our family trip later in the day on Saturday. With the family along, we tend to see and report on things that everybody else misses. For instance, my wife had to ask 12 employee where the baby care center was and none of them knew. Once there, it was an embarressing disgrace of a hole in the wall with 1970's furniture that perhaps was trash picked? Never going back there again. We had countless encounters with bizarre circumstances that really were unexcusable. I'll let it go on opening day but it was a bit discouraging. From what I could tell, the major attractions were operating very smoothly and it was nice seeing every single ride open (minus the two remaining water attractions).
I wished for a better report but all in all our trip sucked. However, had I just been there to go on the big coasters, I probably never would have noticed but unfortunately, "we" are the group that Mark Shapiro is aiming to please...
I'll report on more things later such as the camera police, locker police, loose article police, and the surprisingly good change at the Temple of the Tiger (trainer as host = better show!).
Hopefully Bubs has some photos to post from our quick visit as well since I forgot the camera.
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Camera police? Don't tell me that security is telling people that they can't take pictures again!
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And what makes you think you can wear a hat on El Toro!
You should know better than that.. >:(
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Camera police? Don't tell me that security is telling people that they can't take pictures again!
Yes I actualy seen this happen . I forgot to mention it but now that it was brought up. We were walking over the bridge from Medusa toward ET to get our last ride of the night so as we are walking there are two guys walking around and one has a pretty big expensive looking camera . He goes to take what would have been a really nice sunset photo of ET from the bridge over the lake and the security gard asks him to and I quote " not take that picture sir you are not allowed to take pictures of the rides" . My hubby and I were kind of amazed . Now if it were me I would have stuck my kids there and took the picture with them in it or is that going to be stoped soon too?? I wonder .
BTW Wade they still have a baby care center ?? I couldn't even tell you where it was . I wonder if it is the same old furniture that they had when it was behind the bathrooms where LTNP is now . Where the lost and found for kids was. That was some pretty bad stuff back then and my kids are all long out of diapers . I wish you had a better family trip .
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heh, no worries. "WE" still had fun. My concern is usually for the park as a whole and I didn't like what I saw. So don't get me wrong, we still had a blast. (although I think my wife still feels dirty after visiting the baby center lol) If you were curious, it is located with the first aid between boardwalk and golden kingdom. You get to it by going next to Ted's cheesesteaks.
I heard at least 10 couples while in line for various attractions throughout the day big time complaining about the locker policies and several complained about being told not to take pictures of the rides. WTF?!?! If they tell me I can't take a picture of a ride without good reason then guest relations will be definately getting a visit. People have expensive cameras because they happen to like taking pictures. Roller Coasters are exciting to take pictures of! The worst part was that I was just evesdropping. And unfortunately, those that were complaining actually started getting many other guests in line around us all wound up. I have a feeling there will be many changes being made to these policies.
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Wade,
I agree with your earlier brief comment on the Tiger show. Lori and I saw the first show of the day and really enjoyed it. It's a great combination of conservation and fun, getting to see the tigers act like tigers. I hope it continues this way the entire season.
Pete
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I have been stopped last year for taking pictures of the coasters. At the Dark Knight construction tour the other week I asked Angel and Jen if we were allowed to take pictures of the coasters and they said, "You are allowed to take pictures of WHATEVER you want, just as long as you are not in a resticted area or on a ride. If you are on general public property, you are permitted to take pictures."
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Lori and I saw the first show of the day and really enjoyed it.
How did you manage that when you were with us most of the day? :)
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DO they sell cameras in the gift shop ?
Everyone owns a camera these days and most all Cell Phones have cameras.
they should be policing the on ride Cell phone cameras policy.
Many people take pictures of coaster that don't even ride them.
Coasters are a art form a high tech Engineering marvel
One of a Kind.
I could see this after 911 in the year 2001 but now.
I think who ever wrote that policy most have just got done watching the movie Rollercoaster
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I think who ever wrote that policy most have just got done watching the movie Rollercoaster
I don't think it is a policy, is it? Isn't it just security misinterpreting the policies?
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I don't think it is a policy, is it? Isn't it just security misinterpreting the policies?
yes I believe so
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Sue,
After we split up with you guys, we headed down to the lakefront and relaxed for about 15 mins, then we heard the announcement that the show was going to start soon. We decided to take in the show. It was really good.
Pete
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I think who ever wrote that policy most have just got done watching the movie Rollercoaster
I don't think it is a policy, is it? Isn't it just security misinterpreting the policies?
Correct. That is the problem.....again. I had a part in getting this corrected last year and once again it is happening. I give them credit for actually enforcing policies rather than ignoring their job but this one they really do need to get right.
As for the tiger show, you could tell the trainer was slightly nervous being in front of everybody but I'm sure that will improve over time. What was nice for us was seeing more tiger, less cheesy talk, and some actual interesting facts that were coming directly from the trainer. She seemed sincere and seemed like she really wanted to be there. And I'm sure the nerves will go away after getting a few shows under her belt. I was also unware that they won an award last year for best educational animal show at IAPPA?
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After we split up with you guys, we headed down to the lakefront and relaxed for about 15 mins, then we heard the announcement that the show was going to start soon. We decided to take in the show. It was really good.
Wow, the first show is that late in the day?
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Dan, Rob, Melissa, and I went yesterday and got a double ride on Skull Mountain. We were in the last two rows and the only ones on the train for the second lap. As we pulled passed the operator, we begged for her to turn the lights on, and she told us "you don't want that. It's lame". But just as we crested the second lifthill, the lights came on and we got a real treat! We were cheering upon returning to the station. Thanks so much to the operator for that experience. It was cool! Bubba missed out. ;)
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^ You drove passed my house, Thanks!
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^ You drove passed my house, Thanks!
Sorry, thought you were coming later. Besides, I can't remember how to get to your house! :)
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lol I'm kidding, we got our snaps on this weekend it's all good.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/FunnelCake/sfgdvopeningday014.jpg)
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Great shot. We should dress up as Star Wars figures for PPP and get pics of us on the Phlyers. ;D
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Dan, Rob, Melissa, and I went yesterday and got a double ride on Skull Mountain.
Dan told me he wasn't going to Six Flags this year!
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Dan, Rob, Melissa, and I went yesterday and got a double ride on Skull Mountain. We were in the last two rows and the only ones on the train for the second lap. As we pulled passed the operator, we begged for her to turn the lights on, and she told us "you don't want that. It's lame". But just as we crested the second lifthill, the lights came on and we got a real treat! We were cheering upon returning to the station. Thanks so much to the operator for that experience. It was cool! Bubba missed out. ;)
No way! I always wanted to ride Skull Mountain with the lights on. I was there yesterday... too bad I didn't ride Skull Mountain at all yesturday.
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So did they retack RT?
It is so much better (at least the right side I rode was).
And the trains look beautiful.
I just wish they would do away with those seat belts.
Now we just need them running both sides at the same time!!
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I did not ride RT on Saturday but I will have to try it soon if everyone says how different it is.
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Dan, Rob, Melissa, and I went yesterday and got a double ride on Skull Mountain.
Dan told me he wasn't going to Six Flags this year!
He wasn't sick ;)
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If we had gone to Hershey, Dan would've been sick again. He's always sick when we're supposed to see him!
I switched it up and got sick when I got home.
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I really didn't notice a big difference in how RT was running. It seemed as smooth as it could get and it had been raining all morning so I guess that had something to do with it.