Danny
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 5/26/2004 8:53:00 PM
This was my first time going to this park, even though it's only 45 minutes from my home. (It was a school trip, so we had very little time to go on the rides) I actually prefer Seabreeze, a park real closeby, over this park, and for many reasons.
Not only was this my first time to SFDL, but it was also my first experience at a Six Flags park. Now I know what you guys have been complaining about.
The park didn't seem too clean at all, and everything was pretty unattractive. I entered the park with some friends and headed toward the Mind Eraser. It's just your standard SLC, but it's over a lake with mist, which makes it a tad better. I waited about 25 minutes for the front row, although I was a little disappointed. I'd give it a 7/10.
The Viper came next. It's an old Arrow looper, with five inversions, but it was a tad rough. There's a tunnel at the end too, which was a nice touch. The problem with Viper is that the mid-course brakes almost completely stop the trains, and the ride is slowed down quite a bit as a result. I'd give it an 8/10.
The Boomerang came next. Once again, it's your standard Vekoma Boomerang, although I had never ridden one before. It wasn't too bad, just very short.
Superman: Ride of Steel, which is the tallest and fastest coaster east of the Mississippi, was not operating. It looked like a great ride, but I understand why it's closed. The Predator coaster was also not operating (stupid Six Flags!), but nobody could figure out why, not even the employees  .
Of the three water rides, only one was operating. Not too good on a cloudy, hot humid day. I couldn't figure out why they weren't operating - the park was extremely crowded.
Overall, I would say that this park is not worth anybody's time. S:ROS is probably a great coaster, but it's probably the only great attraction in the whole park. Great for locals, bad for us enthusiasts 
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Cyclonic
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 5/27/2004 7:20:00 PM
Did you ride any flats at the park? Was there a spiecal event that made the park crowded, or was the trip on the weekend?
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Danny
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5/27/2004 7:37:00 PM
The park was packed, although it was a school event. (Physics Day) The flats were all pretty good, but nothing you wouldn't see at other parks.
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MagnumMan
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5/27/2004 8:14:00 PM
Exactly. The park is stuck in mediocracy mode and it's been this way for a number of years. That's why, I guess, my family stopped going because it was there would never be anything new (to brag about: Shipwreck Falls and the various new attractions which require a fee to experience them don't really count as a major new addition).
BTW: S:ROS IS the only "great" attraction in the park, roller coaster or not. It's sad, really.
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Animan1
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5/28/2004 4:40:00 PM
S:RoS is not the tallest and fastest coaster east of the Mississippi, despite what Six Flags might say. They themselves have a taller S:RoS at another park east of the Mississippi, and don't even mention Nitro, MF, and TTD. 
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MagnumMan
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5/30/2004 8:28:00 PM
He knows. We had a talk about the false advertisement in another post. Danny was probably just mocking Six Flags
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Danny
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5/31/2004 2:28:00 PM
Quote:
Animan1 said:
S:RoS is not the tallest and fastest coaster east of the Mississippi, despite what Six Flags might say. They themselves have a taller S:RoS at another park east of the Mississippi, and don't even mention Nitro, MF, and TTD. |
Don't question Six Flags! They would never lie to me!
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sfo1
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5/31/2004 2:39:00 PM
Hehe, they are definately the most..odd park chain. I love how when you go to their official site, you click on a coaster, and it will include photos of other coasters also.
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Danny
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6/4/2004 3:34:00 PM
Yeah, just like the commercials. (Viper at SFMM is shown instead of S:ROS)
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Animan1
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6/5/2004 11:18:00 AM
Quote:
MagnumMan said:
He knows. We had a talk about the false advertisement in another post. Danny was probably just mocking Six Flags |
Oh, I know he knows, I was kind of mocking SF as well.
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MagnumMan
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6/6/2004 8:20:00 PM
Oh, ok. I still think the whole situation is ridiculous and stupid.
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