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Postby MollysMomma on August 9th, 2016, 3:30 pm
I really like the idea of trying to separate the front and back half of the train. I hope it helps!
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Postby maxwellt on August 9th, 2016, 3:31 pm
Agreed. They should do that with other coasters like x flight and goliath

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Postby RollingCoasting on August 9th, 2016, 3:40 pm
All it needs is a single rider line and it'll be perfect. :)
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Postby Guy_With_A_Stick on August 9th, 2016, 4:10 pm
So Goliath also has a 30 second policy now. However, there's no sign of any other information. :P

I'm going to see if any other rides have this new policy.

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Postby anewman35 on August 9th, 2016, 4:48 pm
When I on the Demon a week ago, I'm pretty sure the operator mentioned something about 30 seconds on that ride as well...
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Postby Guy_With_A_Stick on August 9th, 2016, 4:58 pm
So it turns out I lied about the motor for Viper, but it also turns out that more of the ride was retracked than I thought.

Still great though

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Postby Tardis1972 on August 9th, 2016, 5:05 pm
Oh I was hoping it was true. Now is the pause really gone or is it still there?
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Postby CoasterRiderSC on August 9th, 2016, 5:15 pm
Guy_With_A_Stick wrote:So Goliath also has a 30 second policy now. However, there's no sign of any other information. :P

I'm going to see if any other rides have this new policy.

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Postby CoasterRiderSC on August 9th, 2016, 5:17 pm
Guy_With_A_Stick wrote:On this forum, practically half the park is on the 'chopping block'. And most of it is what we want. Yes, some things are more likely than others. BB is probably leaving soon, Go Karts are not. Pictorium might leave, Superman definitely won't leave. We want those to leave, but probably won't. Unless if someone is secretly in upper management, we know jack.

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I don't mean to stir up a hornet's nest but why would you want Superman to leave?? It's a great ride. I know it can use 1-2 more elements but it's still great. If people are upset about Orbit leaving, imagine the reaction to Superman going? Also, am I the only person that was really disappointed when they announced Justice League?? My daughter and I rode it 2x and that was more than enough to hold me off for a while.

Rides that can go: Hometown Fun Machine, Eagle, V2 (if replaced with a Mr. Freeze), Little Dipper (honestly, the wait for that is SO long and Spacely is way better), Sky Trek, and yes, the 2 water flumes (if replaced with a B & M dive coaster!)
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Postby RollingCoasting on August 9th, 2016, 5:20 pm
CoasterRiderSC wrote:
Guy_With_A_Stick wrote:On this forum, practically half the park is on the 'chopping block'. And most of it is what we want. Yes, some things are more likely than others. BB is probably leaving soon, Go Karts are not. Pictorium might leave, Superman definitely won't leave. We want those to leave, but probably won't. Unless if someone is secretly in upper management, we know jack.

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I don't mean to stir up a hornet's nest but why would you want Superman to leave?? It's a great ride. I know it can use 1-2 more elements but it's still great. If people are upset about Orbit leaving, imagine the reaction to Superman going? Also, am I the only person that was really disappointed when they announced Justice League?? I think 1-2 times on that ride is all I need for a long time.



He doesn't like Superman because it's "boring." I love it personally, it was my first coaster with inversions.
I was also disappointed about Justice League since I wanted the 2 year coaster streak to continue, but I ended up loving it after my first ride.
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Postby CoasterRiderSC on August 9th, 2016, 5:24 pm
I was even thinking nonsense at one point like "hey, maybe Batman should go because it's 24 years old..." but then I came to my senses! It's still a great ride! There is a huge downward force after the 2nd outside loop when the train turns to get ready for 1st corkscrew.

I can see how some might think Superman is "boring" but that pretzel is just incredible! And the rest of the ride is pretty decent, moving at a good speed. I rode Superman 6x in a row earlier this year, via the Single Rider line. That's one of the best kept secrets!

If Eagle were to get retracked, then I'm OK with it staying.... unless a 300ft coaster is coming or a B&M Dive coaster.

Am I the only purist out there who will NOT wear those silly VR goggles?? Those are just gonna slow down massively the load/unload process. I went on Shockwave (not our old ride) in TX and it took FOREVER to get on because of those stupid things. I want to enjoy the ride as it was designed. Heck, we have a new 4D ride with virtual effects for people, right!!
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Postby maxwellt on August 9th, 2016, 5:45 pm
The whole 2 year coaster streak bummed me out too rc. I predicted a free spin for 2016 at first because it was the most practical thing. It was either RMC or freespin, and we already have an RMC so...but it didn't happen. Justice league is a great ride for all ages!

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Postby Guy_With_A_Stick on August 9th, 2016, 6:17 pm
Wow, you guys are spoiled. You're sad we didn't get a coaster because it was more than 2 years? Oh boo hoo. SFOT hasn't gotten a coaster in 5 years. We got one of the best dark rides in the world, filled a huge gap in our lineup, and you're all disappointed?

Just be glad it wasn't an older Sally Shooter.

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Postby maxwellt on August 9th, 2016, 6:21 pm
I'm not mad, that was my 2016 prediction

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Postby RollingCoasting on August 9th, 2016, 6:21 pm
I was disappointed. I honestly don't really care about the two year streak anymore. :P
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Postby Guy_With_A_Stick on August 9th, 2016, 6:32 pm
Sorry if I offended anyone with my rant, but you have to admit, we are coaster spoiled.

Anyway, many County Fair Food Court locations got new queue rails, which is nice.

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Postby Guy_With_A_Stick on August 9th, 2016, 6:50 pm
Also, Mach 4 and Pecking Acrobats have finished their runs

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Postby maxwellt on August 9th, 2016, 7:12 pm
I really want to see another action show! Maybe in the other amplitheate by picnic grove and Goliath

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Postby SFGAM_Hog on August 9th, 2016, 7:47 pm
maxwellt wrote:I really want to see another action show! Maybe in the other amplitheate by picnic grove and Goliath

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I don't think they use that anymore...I think they only use it for dance competitions.
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Postby RollingCoasting on August 9th, 2016, 7:50 pm
I've also seen it used for Masses last year. (There was a sign outside of Logger's Run)

I think it's still used, but mainly for local events.
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Postby maxwellt on August 9th, 2016, 8:37 pm
Yeah. I think local bands perform there as well

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Postby Bullsnike on August 14th, 2016, 5:38 pm
Justice league single rider line is gone. Hearing that it's permenantly removed.
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Postby Dan The Coaster Man on August 14th, 2016, 6:00 pm
Bullsnike wrote:Justice league single rider line is gone. Hearing that it's permenantly removed.


Dang it!
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Postby Guy_With_A_Stick on August 14th, 2016, 6:01 pm
Guess I know what my exit passes will be used for now.
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Postby SFGAM_Hog on August 14th, 2016, 9:08 pm
Guy_With_A_Stick wrote:Guess I know what my exit passes will be used for now.
Well, now that the employee took them, not anymore XD
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