El Toro date? - CoasterBuzz

Well, about 4 weeks ago they had a sign out (I wasn't there, but I saw pictures) that said "El Toro opening in 2 weeks."

Hobbes: "What's the point of attaching a number to everything you do?"
Calvin: "If your numbers go up, it means you're having more fun."

True. I'll give you that.

It's still not March 31st. ;)

DorneyDante said:
Has anyone seen a video of this thing testing? Its lookin quite nice :) http://www.gainsider.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1317

This thing really appears to fly over those first few hills. The ride sure is looking great, I cant wait to hear reviews and comparisons to Voyage.

While after riding Voyage and believing it to be unsurpassable, El Toro looks like it might put up some sort of a fight. Well see next week I suppose.

I heard for the grand Toro opening, former governor James McGreevey is going to dress up in a flashy "matador" costume!!!!!

Can anybody confirm this????

ApolloAndy said:
Well, about 4 weeks ago they had a sign out (I wasn't there, but I saw pictures) that said "El Toro opening in 2 weeks."

My point exactly.....

I know Great Adventure sucks too but ya know what...I have a season pass and am there just about every weekend. Why? They have great coasters. That doesn't make up for the crappy way they run the park nor does it make up for this extremely delayed opening of a premier attraction. I guess I'm more turned off by the way the date seems to keep changing. That 2 week sign was uncalled for. And here I am off topic, blah

In any case, you can find me in ET's queue next week thats for sure.

Can someone answer me this, I just got the OK to take off from work ("AGAIN?!??!").

Need to register for CC, but the flyer deadline says June 1 with NO mention of on-site or late registration. Kristin is app. no longer the "person to talk to" at GAdv, getting promoted (about time, LOL). Anyone got any helpful info? Can't call Long-Distance from the office...

Are March and May being confused here? I don't think the park was even open on March 31st.

Hobbes: "What's the point of attaching a number to everything you do?"
Calvin: "If your numbers go up, it means you're having more fun."

wikipedia article:"El Toro

In 2006, Six Flags will be opening El Toro, a new wooden roller coaster, the park's first since 1979. It differs from a traditional wooden coaster in that it uses prefabricated track. El Toro will be at the center of a new Spanish-themed section, Plaza Del Carnaval, along with a new section for the younger ones, Bugs Bunny National Park. Its was hoped that this would open March 31 but management has now stated this will not be possible due to some construction delays. It has been stated that El Toro is expected to open late Spring/Early Summer (Mid To Late May to be exact). Reports say that El Toro is scheduled to open for Media Day on June 13, 2006 and open to the public on the next day"

And you know if its on wikipedia with no source given, it must be true!

OMG!!!11 Yes!

^I'm not exactly sure what you mean by that...but ok.

This was posted over at gadv.com:

I just received an email from Kristin Siebenecher, the public relations manager for Six Flags Great Adventure:
MEDIA ALERT * MEDIA ALERT
For Immediate Release June 10, 2006

On June 12, Run With The Bulls At Six Flags Great Adventure As The Monstrous 'El Toro' Wooden Roller Coaster Is Unleashed
WHAT:
El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure's highly-anticipated, monstrous wooden coaster, will celebrate its grand opening June 12 in Jackson, NJ. Media are invited to enjoy exclusive ride time on the coaster before it opens to the public that afternoon.
WHEN:
MONDAY, June 12, 2006 at 11 a.m.
WHERE:
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ. Exit 7A of NJ Turnpike to I-195 East to Exit 16A; OR GSP to Exit 98 to I-195 West to Exit 16. All
media - use employee entrance 100 yds. past main entrance. Follow signs to media event. Event starts promptly at 11 am.
DETAILS: El Toro, which has the steepest vertical drop of any wooden coaster in the world, 76 white-knuckled degrees, marries the
smooth height, speed, technology and exciting twisting elements of steel coasters with a classic wooden design.
El Toro's launch will be highlighted by roller coaster enthusiasts from six states including New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey taking
part in a "Running of the Bulls." Led by Spanish "Running of the Bulls" veteran Jesus Urtasun of Willingboro, NJ, participants will
charge toward the coaster dressed in traditional red-and-white Running of the Bulls attire, and compete to be the first to take on the fierce El Toro.
At 188 feet tall, reaching 70 mph, El Toro ranks among the tallest and fastest wooden roller coasters in the world. In addition to its record-breaking vertical drop, its 4,400 feet of mountainous track has the second tallest, fastest and longest drop of any wooden coaster in America.
GREAT VIDEO, AUDIO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES!
TV ASSIGNMENT EDITORS - El Toro-mounted reverse point-of-view camera will be available to film your reporter, and great ride b-roll tapes
will be available.

*** Edited 6/10/2006 11:53:57 PM UTC by MrX***

I think thats pretty awesome of six flags to decide to have the "media day" in the morning and then open it to the gp in the afternoon. I'll be there for sure after work!

El Toro has officially opened today as of 2pm with one train operation! http://www.gadv.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6723&st=2550

Great news!

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Hooray!

Fate is the path of least resistance.

After reading those reviews of El Toro, I can't say that I'm surprised about their positive comments. I kind of knew going into this that ET would shock alot of people, and totally restructure their Top Ten lists.

One train? BOOOOO!

Jealous of those who have ridden though....

Real Cbuzz quote of the day - "The classes i take in collage are so mor adcanced then u could imagen. Dont talk about my emglihs" - Adamforce

I was there today...i got there at like 11, waited 2 1/2 hours for my first ride on KK (back seat, btw) then went over to El Toro (and waited another 2 1/2 hours to ride it)

It is a pretty sweet ride...I dont know about it breaking my top ten just yet, i'll have to get more rides on it to know for sure.

The first few hills are absolutely amazing, but once it goes through the big turnaround it seems to slow down ALOT. The S-turns are pretty cool too.

Hopefully they get the two train operation down soon, if that happens the line will go by VERY quickly.

Edit: I've got video of it--http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUFw2euwhSk *** Edited 6/12/2006 2:39:49 AM UTC by eurpomir84***

I love how the waiting crowd ahhhhhhh's when the train hits the 2nd dip. That sucker looks like it's flying!! Thanks for sharing the clip.