Author Topic: An Opening Weekend Review/Update Poem (Read 6419 times)

SFInsider2006 · « **on:** April 05, 2006, 10:44:47 PM »

:-)SFI(-:

Lets talk for a second about the opening week.
Some thought it was weak,
some loved the new treat,
but very few of you were swept off your feet.

After attending all three days of the park's operation,
I was very curious about how all the Great Adventure fans felt in the theme park nation.
I was upset when I saw some didn't enjoy their vacation,
and how some of you were so mad you were going to give Great Adventure a castration.

So let me clarify some things for you,
so the angry fans will not be as blue.
I have some decent information yes I have a few,
and hopefully it'll put Great Adventure in a better view.

:-)SFI(-:

Despite what some may believe,
the park was working very hard to rid a lot of people from smoking.
So please know that security was working very hard,
to keep the rest of us non-smokers from choking.

The new entertainment in the park received raved reviews,
and to everyone it came off very well.
So look for even more surprising entertainment offers,
there is much more in the future from what I can tell.

:-)SFI(-:

A lot of people were fed up with frequent breakdowns,
some rides are acting like dysfunctional toasters.
But PLEASE keep in the back of your minds,
that the mechanics and electricians are working hard on your favorite coasters.

Some people do not realize how much has been put into the rides,
and how many gizmos that they have to tweek.
They have been working hard on these rides,
and they've been working hard week after week.

The park does apologize for the down time for Ka,
just give it time..do not worry.
The mechanics realize what the problems are,
so give it time and you will not be sorry.

I have to stick up for the Kingda Ka crew,
because they are doing their best again and again.
Trust me, if they were allowed to tell you what the problems were,
they would tell you the best that they can.

It's hard even on the crew,
when the ride is not up and running.
But some of you have to cut the Ka crew a break,
while they attempt to keep the ride stunning.

They are only running one side of the station,
only two trains they try to send.
Look for the third and fourth train by the month of May,
and Ka will be back at it again.

:-)SFI(-:

Overall, what I am saying,
there is only so much they can take.
So please give the park a chance,
and cut them a little break.

"Till next time, my friends."

:-)SFI(-:

GADVwow · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2006, 10:47:39 PM »

Odd.

On Friday night, I rode from the side of the station closest the parking lot.

And worry rhyming with sorry?

Sorry, no.

rjholla2003 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2006, 11:14:51 PM »

All I can really say is that this is another interesting poem from you. I just couldn't resist voting "why is this guy writing poems all of the time!" :lol:

ChuckR · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2006, 11:15:26 PM »

I was in the parking lot side Friday night and then the other side on Saturday night. Isn't the third train on the transfer track and we are waiting for the fourth train to come back?

PcMan · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2006, 12:28:48 AM »

Why are they only running 2 trains ?
it's not like they had a major problem like last year.
and end of MAY WHAT !!!
I don't get it they had 6 months downtime

??
Can't they fiqure out the reason for so much downtime by now.
I hear all kinds of reasons but those reason should be corrected. (cooling etc.)

25 million

Last year the last time I rode it I waited for the front seat I was next inline when the ride stopped for 30 minutes this is after the park opened at 10am they didn't start testing the ride until 11am WHY ?
Is Top Thrill still haveing all these same problems or did they work them out ?

WHY ? these is the question that needs to be asked of the new GM.
this drives me crazy more then anything else in the park.And I'm sure the GP after waiting in line when it's not cycling will leave them with a NOT SO GREAT ADVENTURE
DO YOU HERE ME SHAPIRO ?

I guess it's better to ride KK later in the day forget the running of the bulls.
And EL Toro will take from KK waiting time
Don't get me wrong I love KK as shown by my avatar(me in blue) lets hope they get it ironed out this year

AHH

rjholla2003 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2006, 01:36:51 AM »

Top Thrill Dragster and Kingda Ka matched downtime last season, nearly day-for-day.

GADVwow · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2006, 06:42:29 AM »

On opening night, they WERE running three trains. And about every third launch, the ride went down.

Now they are running two, according to the poem.

Think about it. When every third time, the ride went down...now they are running two? Seems to me there was a problem with a train, take the train off the ride and get the problem fixed...which is what the park is doing. Or not. WE don't know.

People who complain about parks not running all trains often do so with NO knowledge whatsoever about why it is being done. Do NOT assume.

My favorite is people who complain that shuttle coasters like Two Face or Face/Off aren't running more than one train.

GAcoaster · « **Reply #7 on:** April 06, 2006, 08:50:17 AM »

Quote from: "pcman"

Why are they only running 2 trains ?
it's not like they had a major problem like last year.
and end of MAY WHAT !!!
I don't get it they had 6 months downtime ??

And in that six months, there was a complete corporate and a major park management change. When people face uncertainty, their productivity tends to drop off.

People have to give the new management team a break. It takes more than 3 months to fix years of neglect in 30 parks.

WadeJ · « **Reply #8 on:** April 06, 2006, 09:18:52 AM »

wow, I guess the fix I did with the polls is working. I never tested it afterwards lol.

I'm a firm believer that they will improve week after week. I really don't see them taking a step back for the rest of the season.

Nozzy · « **Reply #9 on:** April 06, 2006, 03:22:57 PM »

I like rhyming toaster with coaster lol.
Anyway, hopefully we will see Log Flume open this weekend along with other improvements. I think things will keep getting better.

Deadman · « **Reply #10 on:** April 06, 2006, 07:36:26 PM »

Quote from: "GADVwow"

Odd.

And worry rhyming with sorry?

Sorry, no.

Actually they do, it is called a visual rhyme.
Anywho, thanks for the update. Give them some time... it was only the second weekend.

sfgadvfreak · « **Reply #11 on:** April 06, 2006, 07:53:54 PM »

That poem actually told me nothing I already wasn't aware of. I was kinda expecting something I wasn't already aware of.

I'll leave you with one word that will hint somehting that I know for sure is being worked on for this year..... Boom!

David Jr · « **Reply #12 on:** April 06, 2006, 07:55:31 PM »

Why is this guy writing poems all the time? I had a feeling KK would have problems so I stayed away from it. RMT is lots more fun now, and it even has a little air time :shock: in it. I'm having problems getting into B:TR's seats. I won't be on it until I loose more weight. All of the other coasters were great. I liked the street performers :lol: .

rjholla2003 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 06, 2006, 10:15:42 PM »

Boom? You gotta rhyme man! Something like "If Sevart has his way at last, you're sure to have a "blast" from the past."

RJ "I cah rhyme...a little" holla2003

GADVwow · « **Reply #14 on:** April 06, 2006, 10:18:02 PM »

Hmmmmm.

I'd just be as happy as can be
If he'd just bring back the Frisbee..

PcMan · « **Reply #15 on:** April 06, 2006, 11:40:02 PM »

This Saturday it won't be a PAIN.
Because there will be no lines due to the RAIN.

I'm a poet
and I didn't even know it

SFInsider2006 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2006, 12:19:21 AM »

Quote from: "pcman"

This Saturday it won't be a PAIN.
Because there will be no lines due to the RAIN.

I'm a poet
and I didn't even know it

lol haha! nice!

Ogolo · « **Reply #17 on:** April 07, 2006, 07:40:20 AM »

One thing that would really be nice is if they actually told you what was wrong during a "Technical Difficulty" period. If they at least told you it was a sensor issue in the train, someone was sitting on the handrail (and Ka doesn't like that), the catch car was not restting correctly, problems with the transfer track or something of that general message it might just make the wait a little more bearable. It would also help you guage if you wanted to continue waiting in line. The "Kingda Ka is experiencing minor technical difficulties" annoucement just doesn't cut it after a while. More information is good...

I still love Ka, maybe even a little addicted to it!
I was also very impressed that GA did seem to at least try to have all the major rides running for Opening Day...That had to take a lot of work.

stew560 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 07, 2006, 07:45:09 AM »

The Problem is this:

Quote

I have to stick up for the Kingda Ka crew,
because they are doing their best again and again.
Trust me, if they were allowed to tell you what the problems were,
they would tell you the best that they can.

The employees are not allowed to tell you what the problems are. So don't take your anger out on them, take it to Guest Services.

WadeJ · « **Reply #19 on:** April 07, 2006, 09:20:03 AM »

I'm kinda surprised so many people voted for "Why is this guy writing poems all the time". I actually enjoy reading through it because of the feedback as well as the poetic responses lol.

While rain obvoiusly isn't good for business, perhaps it will give the new employees a extra week of getting more familiar with things with smaller crowds as well as give the park more time to catch up on things.

SFInsider2006 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 07, 2006, 12:26:51 PM »

Quote from: "WadeJ"

I'm kinda surprised so many people voted for "Why is this guy writing poems all the time". I actually enjoy reading through it because of the feedback as well as the poetic responses lol.

While rain obvoiusly isn't good for business, perhaps it will give the new employees a extra week of getting more familiar with things with smaller crowds as well as give the park more time to catch up on things.

LoL haha thank you...

Yes, I defninitely agree with you on the second part. This is a great oppurtunity to go over many things with the employees and maybe even get the rides fixed so the next weekend will be even better.

Have a little faith in Six Flags, Shapiro will not let this place go to shamble trust me.

GADVwow · « **Reply #21 on:** April 07, 2006, 12:37:24 PM »

The better test for Shapiro is what happens to places like Six Flags America, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom and Six Flags Elitch Gardens.

rjholla2003 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2006, 12:58:23 PM »

Quote from: "WadeJ"

I'm kinda surprised so many people voted for "Why is this guy writing poems all the time". I actually enjoy reading through it because of the feedback as well as the poetic responses lol.

My feeling on tht is that most of those votes are for the same reason I voted that: Just to be funny since the option was there. I love the poems.

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