8/18/08

[coasterkidd100]

I think that it is just closed and is being worked on.

[onyxhotel08]

So late in the season? I doubt they will re-open it this late in the game! Why not wait till September? 2 weeks away only. Anyone going to the park from now on please try to take even a picture or two. We all love seeing pictures even when we know what the rides look like. It makes you feel like you are almost there.

[coasterkidd100]

It would make sense to keep it closed sense it will close in two weeks anyway.

[Demon_07]

^Low staffing?

[coasterkidd100]

It could be closed because of low staffing, but why would it be drained then.

[Jackluver18]

Wahoo Racers was closed too on Saturday and it was drained

[coasterkidd100]

Maybe they are starting to close some rides for the season.

[Jackluver18]

*shrugs* maybe, also the slides next to Wahoo were closed as well

[DejaVu2001]

Flumes and Rapids are drained every night. Nothing to get excited (or worried) over. If they know it isn't going to open that day (for staffing, maintenance, or otherwise), they're not going to bother turning the pumps on.

As for Hurricane Harbor, it seems to be having MAJOR staffing problems this week. The last two days, they've had a sign outside the entrance listing attractions that may not be operating, and everything was listed except Hurricane Bay, Castaway Creek, and Skull Island. Pretty pathetic.

[Jackluver18]

Well doesn't HH close pretty soon anyways?

[onyxhotel08]

Labor Day weekend and I promised myself I would go there at least once this year and will definitely not at this rate.

[KissyLou]

As for Hurricane Harbor, it seems to be having MAJOR staffing problems this week. The last two days, they've had a sign outside the entrance listing attractions that may not be operating, and everything was listed except Hurricane Bay, Castaway Creek, and Skull Island. Pretty pathetic.

When I worked at Deep River Waterpark, we had the same problems. The attractions are either rotated open and closed during the day, and some were not even open at all. It just depends on how much staffing you have available. Once the high schools and colleges begin to start up, the kids that have school usually put their "two weeks notice" in, and you have even more of a limited staff.

I remember a time where we had maybe 14 lifeguards and maybe 3 or 4 slide attendants for an entire day. This of course was a major drop considering we generally had 35+ guards at open with 16+ slide attendants. Then when the "break" guards would come in, we would gain maybe 3 or 4 more people if that. Its definitely not a fun position to be in. Especially if you are trying to manage what is going on, or even working without breaks.

[coasterkidd100]

As for Hurricane Harbor, it seems to be having MAJOR staffing problems this week. The last two days, they've had a sign outside the entrance listing attractions that may not be operating, and everything was listed except Hurricane Bay, Castaway Creek, and Skull Island. Pretty pathetic.

If they are going to open only 3 attractions that day, why would they even open the waterpark at all.

[onyxhotel08]

Some open is better than none. Some people would agree.

[sfgamguy]

I went yesterday and saw the on the front there was a sign thed said closed due to technical difficulties

[coasterkidd100]

Some open is better than none. Some people would agree.

Ya but you have to pay the lifeguards to work them and they have to pay to run the pumps so it they are only going to open 3 attractions they are wasting money!

[BP317]

As for Hurricane Harbor, it seems to be having MAJOR staffing problems this week. The last two days, they've had a sign outside the entrance listing attractions that may not be operating, and everything was listed except Hurricane Bay, Castaway Creek, and Skull Island. Pretty pathetic.

Its a good thing they're expanding it then . But in all seriousness considering how hot its been that cant be good for business. If SF decides to expand its hiring to get more lifeguards the beaches in South Africa are going to have to close for staffing though.

[onyxhotel08]

It's not a big loss though cause the pool season is over for most people now anyway. Students going back to school and people spending more time at home/work than pools and amusement parks.

[coasterkidd100]

Does anyone no if YC is still closed/drained?

[Demon_07]

I'll find out tomorrow

[coasterkidd100]

Ok, thanks!

[Demon_07]

Do you want me to take pics?

[coasterkidd100]

Ya, that would be great! Thanks!

[onyxhotel08]

OMG pictures...doesn't get any better than pictures. Can't wait till my trip Wednesday. Too bad the park has shortened hours now. I'll have to make sure me and my brother get there right at 10AM. If the crowds are too big the first place we'll go is Hometown Square for our flash passes. Can't wait.

[sfgamguy]

Does anyone no if YC is still closed/drained?

I'll find out today
[quote="onyxhotel08"]Can't wait till my trip Wednesday. I bet
I'll have to make sure me and my brother get there right at 10AM.actually no you don't because...
If the crowds are too big the first place we'll go is Hometown Square for our flash passes. you won't need a flash pass because the crowds won't be bad because... all the grade schools in the area go for their first day of school on wednesday. quote] hope you have fun