joeyc98

For space problems, see Hangtime at Knotts that was just built and squeezed in a small footprint.

That means I'm going to enjoy an empty park on Sunday!

This makes me especially excited to see that the park is ~still~ taking care of and restoring the Carousel. I know this project started a while ago with some of the side panels/mirrors returning and seeing even more progress is awesome.

Walking through the mazes Friday, its good to see them use more and more props and construct tiny buildings to walk through. Really adds to the atmosphere, even if not a lot of actors are located throughout the maze. Big Top Terror and Cell Block were highlight mazes for me, while Wicked Woods, Aftermath, and Bloodshed had a good use of props, but very little actors throughout. Overall, they seem to be stepping up their Fright Fest game. At least, in my opinion.

Its funny how we say Joker and Twisted Cyclone are the latest and worst RMC's, yet they look like they will still give/do give amazing rides. Yes, Twisted Cyclone looks very short. However, if we were to get a rollercoaster like that, I wouldn't complain because that short ride time would still be enjoyable.

You guys should also remember that Great Escape's Skyride doesn't have enclosed cabins like Great Adventure does. I feel like everyone is making "what if this happens or this happens" statements when I feel like there isn't any remote sign the park has a reason to remove the Skyride. Even just in the past few years, they have started using both sides more regularly, with both sides having a line constantly. There ARE signs that the park is expanding the Old Country area once again. I imagine the next few additions to the park will be in that area. One thing that MAY be on the chopping block is the Stunt Arena. However, that's also questionable because they just moved Dead Man's Party into the Stunt Arena and I feel that was a smart move. Hopefully, if the Old Country area is filled with more rides in the next few years, maybe Showcase and the Arena will eventually have shows year round. That's what I hope 2019 brings is something more to that area.

It was demolished, not remodeled

Haven't been to many closings. Rode Rolling Thunder during its last week of operation which was bittersweet. I have been to a handful of ride openings though, including Zumanjaro (out of luck) and the first day Medusa reopened as Bizarro.

When I rode, the cars were constantly moving through the station slowly and didn't stop; it was basically how you board the Dark Knight.

What I do can pretty much guarantee you may get in trouble, but I've yet to have to pay for a locker and I've been to the park almost 10 times this season while riding El Toro and Kingda Ka almost every visit. Normally, my friends and I will hide our phones/wallets in our clothes and take them out once we pass the entrance. Its always worked since we've never been pat down.. I always wear shorts with buttons so im never endangering people. But thats my trick.. If you do or don't approve of it, that's a different convo to be had lol.

For Fright Fest, they use that building for the Clown maze. However, it would be interesting if an old Old Country building could be re purposed for a museum.

I know this is off topic, but considering how popular Mr. Freeze still is at St. Louis and Over Texas, that doesn't surprise me.

The park map was updated on the website. Justice League is included, as well as the shortcut through Old Country (even though that was only open sporadically throughout last season). Also, no shortcut between Plaza Del Carnaval and the Golden Kingdom. https://static.sixflags.com/website/files/sfgad_park-map.pdf

I regret always walking by The Chiller as a kid and never having the guts to ride it. Really wish I had been able to experience it.

I'm interested to see what buildings in the area are spruced up - especially how the observatory is incorporated - considering how abandoned the area has been the past few years.