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Postby Dan The Coaster Man on August 9th, 2024, 5:19 pm
SFGAm kinda hinted at no coaster con that both sides could be open this fall, but I am still surprised red is making test runs
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Postby Blue_Toad_Coasters on August 9th, 2024, 5:45 pm
Tardis1972 wrote:So the red side made a test run today with the dummies in fact. Only one test run though from what I could tell. Also it seems like the original overhead voice for BTR is back or at least close to it.


I’m at the park today too and I was confused when I saw that red’s trains were on the track. Also, is it just me, or is Eagle even rougher than it was just a month or so ago?
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Postby Tardis1972 on August 9th, 2024, 6:20 pm
I always ride back row middle seat on Eagle and my ride today didn’t feel much different than my early July ride. It’s best ride Eagle in a non wheel seat for a less rough ride.
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Postby Blue_Toad_Coasters on August 9th, 2024, 8:10 pm
Tardis1972 wrote:I always ride back row middle seat on Eagle and my ride today didn’t feel much different than my early July ride. It’s best ride Eagle in a non wheel seat for a less rough ride.


That explains it. I always ride Eagle in the absolute back row.
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Postby CoasterRiderSC on August 9th, 2024, 10:55 pm
Tardis1972 wrote:So the red side made a test run today with the dummies in fact. Only one test run though from what I could tell. Also it seems like the original overhead voice for BTR is back or at least close to it.



It's a British voice I believe for Batman (supposed to be Alfred the Butler?)
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Postby Tardis1972 on August 10th, 2024, 12:02 am
^ Not sure but that’s who I thought it was.
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Postby Goku1910 on August 10th, 2024, 9:29 am
Tardis1972 wrote:I always ride back row middle seat on Eagle and my ride today didn’t feel much different than my early July ride. It’s best ride Eagle in a non wheel seat for a less rough ride.



Front row is the best wheel seat. Especially on red side. Feels about the same as a non-wheel seat towards the back.
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Postby Tardis1972 on August 10th, 2024, 10:54 am
Oddly enough back when blue side ran backwards the very back row was my go to seat. The front row is fine though.
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Postby GreatAmericanfox on August 10th, 2024, 12:52 pm
Anyone knows why the Sky Trek Tower stopped running again?
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Postby Blue_Toad_Coasters on August 10th, 2024, 1:44 pm
GreatAmericanfox wrote:Anyone knows why the Sky Trek Tower stopped running again?


I was wondering the same thing. On my recent visit, it was closed. My guess is that they are either having staffing issues or it is just experiencing another long session of being broken until it is fixed.
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Postby Tardis1972 on August 10th, 2024, 1:49 pm
^ Forget STT. Whats going on Viper? Closed all day yesterday and still closed today. Anybody know what the problem is?
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Postby Blue_Toad_Coasters on August 10th, 2024, 11:15 pm
Fiesta Texas recently revealed the new SF Pass System for 2025. I’ll link the video in which there’s more info, but the main rundown is:

- Gold Pass is only $65 and now provides access to waterpark too. Everything else is the same as CF’s old gold pass.

- Prestige Pass is $199, provides one skip-the-line per visit, but is otherwise the same as CF’s prestige pass.

- Diamond Elite and higher levels for SF’s Legacy Memberships can purchase an All-Park Passport to all parks for a $99 add-on.

Source: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Um6FwrrnYRA
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Postby GreatAmericanfox on August 11th, 2024, 5:25 pm
Tardis1972 wrote:^ Forget STT. Whats going on Viper? Closed all day yesterday and still closed today. Anybody know what the problem is?


Viper is open today. Sky Trek Tower is concerning
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Postby Tardis1972 on August 11th, 2024, 8:47 pm
That’s good to know. But does anybody know why was it closed Friday and Saturday? Condor first then SST.
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Postby coasterfanatic on August 11th, 2024, 9:04 pm
Tardis1972 wrote:That’s good to know. But does anybody know why was it closed Friday and Saturday? Condor first then SST.
No idea on STT. Probably staffing under Salim. As for Condor, I heard they need a part and awaiting the part.


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Postby Sven18 on August 12th, 2024, 9:00 am
Blue_Toad_Coasters wrote:Fiesta Texas recently revealed the new SF Pass System for 2025. I’ll link the video in which there’s more info, but the main rundown is:

- Gold Pass is only $65 and now provides access to waterpark too. Everything else is the same as CF’s old gold pass.

- Prestige Pass is $199, provides one skip-the-line per visit, but is otherwise the same as CF’s prestige pass.

- Diamond Elite and higher levels for SF’s Legacy Memberships can purchase an All-Park Passport to all parks for a $99 add-on.

Source: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Um6FwrrnYRA


2025 Gold is essentially what was 2024 Platinum(which had best sale price of $65 last year). The prices on the site now are inflated, highest price they ever were, so not the correct comparison.



THEY ARE ACTUALLY DOING A PRETTY SUBSTANTIAL PRICE INCREASE ON ALL PARK ACCESS

2024 All SF Legacy park access was $110 to $120 depending on the sale, as they were constantly offering free upgrade to Diamond(all park access), which included the drink bottle, the skip the lines, bigger discounts.

2025 All Park access at SFFT will be $65(Gold) + $99 Passport = $164 and you're not getting the drink bottle like 2024. Drink bottle is around $34 .

So the equivalent to your Diamond in 2024 will be around $198
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Postby Sven18 on August 13th, 2024, 9:23 pm
2025 PASS/MEMBERSHIPS OUT

Gold Pass $75
Gold Membership $20 initial 6.99/mth
Prestige Pass $119
Prestige Membership $20 initial 12.99/mth

Gold All Park Passport $105 (SF & Cedar Fair parks)
Prestige All Park Passport $350 (SF & Cedar Fair parks)
Home park Dine is $110(2 meals)
All Park Dine $155(SF legacy parks)

Flash pass :
Premium $199(50% time)
Ultimate - $250(90% time)
National Ultimate $300 ---THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE STEAL, IT WAS $292 LAST YEAR
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Postby briphotoguy on August 13th, 2024, 10:07 pm
Sven18 wrote:2025 PASS/MEMBERSHIPS OUT

Gold Pass $75
Gold Membership $20 initial 6.99/mth
Prestige Pass $119
Prestige Membership $20 initial 12.99/mth

Gold All Park Passport $105 (SF & Cedar Fair parks)
Prestige All Park Passport $350 (SF & Cedar Fair parks)
Home park Dine is $110(2 meals)
All Park Dine $155(SF legacy parks)

Flash pass :
Premium $199(50% time)
Ultimate - $250(90% time)
National Ultimate $300 ---THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE STEAL, IT WAS $292 LAST YEAR
I am stoked that I will be able to use my membership at Cedar Fair parks. I’ve been waiting to get back to Kings Island! Big victory!!!


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Postby CoasterRiderSC on August 13th, 2024, 10:48 pm
Sven18 wrote:2025 PASS/MEMBERSHIPS OUT

Gold Pass $75
Gold Membership $20 initial 6.99/mth
Prestige Pass $119
Prestige Membership $20 initial 12.99/mth

Gold All Park Passport $105 (SF & Cedar Fair parks)
Prestige All Park Passport $350 (SF & Cedar Fair parks)
Home park Dine is $110(2 meals)
All Park Dine $155(SF legacy parks)

Flash pass :
Premium $199(50% time)
Ultimate - $250(90% time)
National Ultimate $300 ---THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE STEAL, IT WAS $292 LAST YEAR




So A Gold All Park Passport will only be $105 and allow all SF and CF parks? If so that's a steal!
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Postby Sven18 on August 14th, 2024, 8:12 am
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Sven18 wrote:2025 PASS/MEMBERSHIPS OUT

Gold Pass $75
Gold Membership $20 initial 6.99/mth
Prestige Pass $119
Prestige Membership $20 initial 12.99/mth

Gold All Park Passport $105 (SF & Cedar Fair parks)
Prestige All Park Passport $350 (SF & Cedar Fair parks)
Home park Dine is $110(2 meals)
All Park Dine $155(SF legacy parks)

Flash pass :
Premium $199(50% time)
Ultimate - $250(90% time)
National Ultimate $300 ---THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE STEAL, IT WAS $292 LAST YEAR




So A Gold All Park Passport will only be $105 and allow all SF and CF parks? If so that's a steal!


Yes, all park access will be $65 Gold + $105 Passport = $170.

Note unlike previous SF legacy offerings drinks are not included. So you add in drinks for $35 at SF legacy parks it's going to be $205 for the equivalent of the Diamond in 2024, which you could get for as low as $110.

Also, for people that go to CF legacy parks buying a drink plan will make sense for many. $35 all season drink or a day drink plan for $20 . I think think is the strategy and why all park cross access is not priced high. They are going to try to make it up on the add ons, once they get you in the park. None of the season add ons cross over. Cross chain visitors will be buying drink plans, which are a high margin product for parks. Cross chain visitors will also likely be buying day dining plans possible or even better yet for the parks, paying out of pocket $18 to $22 for a meal at CF legacy parks. This is kind of following how SEAS(United Parks ) model. They don't offer a season dining, so even their passholders/members have to pay out of pocket or buy day dining plans. This is part of how they get their $80 per caps, much more than other regional operators.
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Postby briphotoguy on August 14th, 2024, 8:26 am
Has anyone been able to add the "all parks" to their memberships? I type in my pass number and it comes up with an error message. Not sure that it is currently working properly.
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Postby CoasterRiderSC on August 14th, 2024, 9:22 am
Sven - Thanks for clarifying that. $105 (total) seemed too cheap. I didn't realize the "passport" is another add on!
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Postby coasterfanatic on August 14th, 2024, 9:40 am
briphotoguy wrote:Has anyone been able to add the "all parks" to their memberships? I type in my pass number and it comes up with an error message. Not sure that it is currently working properly.
It may only be available to certain levels of the memberships.


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Postby briphotoguy on August 14th, 2024, 9:43 am
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briphotoguy wrote:Has anyone been able to add the "all parks" to their memberships? I type in my pass number and it comes up with an error message. Not sure that it is currently working properly.
It may only be available to certain levels of the memberships.


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I think there are only 2 memberships available though. Gold and Prestige. I have gold, a very old gold, but it's still gold. There is an option for upgrading to the all parks through gold. Just not working.
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Postby coasterfanatic on August 14th, 2024, 9:45 am
briphotoguy wrote:
coasterfanatic wrote:
briphotoguy wrote:Has anyone been able to add the "all parks" to their memberships? I type in my pass number and it comes up with an error message. Not sure that it is currently working properly.
It may only be available to certain levels of the memberships.


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I think there are only 2 memberships available though. Gold and Prestige. I have gold, a very old gold, but it's still gold. There is an option for upgrading to the all parks through gold. Just not working.
I’m talking about the legacy memberships. I read somewhere (but can’t confirm yet) that only certain levels of the legacy memberships will be able to add on the All Park Passport.


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