SFA Aug 23, 2004
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I am not going to write a whole page on how my trip went because everything was normal. The point of this new topic is that I did not see any signs of construction what so ever. Also, I asked a SFA mechanic whether he knew or not that SFA is getting a new attraction next year, and he said that he did not know. I figure that it was his job to be descrete about his knowings to the public.
So guys you tell me where the "signs" of construction are...
Also, those fence near superman are just for protection when the landscapers are mowing the grass, as told by a super at superman.
Overall great trip!!!
Garden Weasels are used to break ground. Therefore, SFA and "breaking ground" are used in the same sentence (well... sort of), so the logical conclusion is that a new record breaking coaster is coming to this park next year.
(There, I saved some of the die hard SFA "fan boys" the trouble of explaining all of this)
SLFAKE said:
Just last week someone who knows someone saw a friend of a guy who works at SFA buying a Garden Weasle at Home Depot.
Shame on you, You've just disclosed BATWINGFAN SFA's Information Source?
As we all know the park usually doesn't start construction until just after they close for the season,anyhow I was there just last week with my sister & the kids for a couple of hours & managed to get some good rides in,my nephew finally makes the 48 inch cut needed for WO & FC...he really enjoyed both of them.
Is Two face back up & running yet? last week it was down all afternoon/evening,as was Riddle me this.
*** Edited 8/24/2004 6:13:18 PM UTC by SLFAKE***
SLFAKE said:
Sam A. Marks: Hey... I didn't mention any names! *** SLFAKE***
nor any e-mail addresses :)
I read somewhere that you have good connections with SFA, do you know if SFA is getting any new attraction next year? You don't have to answer and I would understand, it could mess up your relationship but aleast a clue. Thanks...
Oh and you club seem kool!
SFAmerica said:
hey Sam,I read somewhere that you have good connections with SFA, do you know if SFA is getting any new attraction next year? You don't have to answer and I would understand, it could mess up your relationship but aleast a clue. Thanks...
If they were to tell someone, it would be wrong, since there's no county approval yet, however we need to remember that SROS track was on site before Jokers Jinx was 1/2 finished in late 1998.
still trying to think of a good signature...
coasterguts said:
For anyone that is interested, I just checked the operating calendar and there has been a change. The park was originally going to be closed Sept. 25th and 26th. But is now open from 10:30-6. The marquee at the bottom of the page claims we are getting a "bonus weekend"....
PKD is open nov 6th and 7th
By looking at those graphs and info, the whole company is ~$2.1 billion in debt. How can we assume that SFA will be getting something new next year?
*true, SFA is overdue for a new coaster, but can they afford the making of a new coaster?
I have also done research that in the past years, Six flags inc has ignored other parks longer than SFA. Also, I would assume that if SFA were to get a new ride six flags astroworld would need to get one too. Don't they install the same rides at the same time?....WHo knows maybe SFA will not be getting anything new but rennovations.
THE ANSWERS ARE OPEN!
1) "SFA is overdue for a new coaster" according to who? Four years is hardly "overdue."
2) SFA is far from "ignored" by Six Flags Corporate.
One thing is for certain - it's pretty obvious what that new fence everyone is rumer-mongering about is for (and no, it's not for a new attraction).
-Nate
*** Edited 8/26/2004 8:38:51 AM UTC by coasterdude318***
SFAmerica said:
I have looked at their "PKS" information and it seems that they do need to add those extra days to recuperate somewhat from all those lows on their "money graph."
I don't think they added those days because they need to recuperate from losses, but, because they couldn't sell the park out for a corporate picnic. The same thing happened last year. They were originally going to be closed but ended up adding two extra operating days.
By looking at those graphs and info, the whole company is ~$2.1 billion in debt. How can we assume that SFA will be getting something new next year?
*true, SFA is overdue for a new coaster, but can they afford the making of a new coaster?
I don't think anyone is assuming the park will be getting anything new next year. There was alot of speculation about a safety fence which fueled speculation about a new attraction. In almost any park I can think of, any type of fence would fuel speculation that a park is adding a new ride(s). The fence and the fact that SFA hides any sort of construction activity and doesn't announce new attractions until January or February when other parks announce late in the season creates an atmosphere where rumours what the park is going to add next ferment until they explode.
I have also done research that in the past years, Six flags inc has ignored other parks longer than SFA. Also, I would assume that if SFA were to get a new ride six flags astroworld would need to get one too. Don't they install the same rides at the same time?....WHo knows maybe SFA will not be getting anything new but rennovations.
THE ANSWERS ARE OPEN!
There is no sound formula anyone can use to determine which parks are going to get new attractions each year. It's usually a surprise to everyone.
Sam, thanks for letting us know PKD is open on Nov. 6th and 7th. The past few years I have noticed the weather is usually nice outside that weekend and wanted to go to a park someplace and of course my local park is closed. Now I have an alternative. Hmmm, maybe getting that 2005 Season Pass before the end of September wouldn't be such a bad idea after all. *** Edited 8/26/2004 12:19:11 PM UTC by coasterguts***
SFAmerica said: How can we assume that SFA will be getting something new next year?
*true, SFA is overdue for a new coaster, but can they afford the making of a new coaster?THE ANSWERS ARE OPEN!
2002 saw a 10% increase in attendance at SFA with no new attractions.
1995 Mind Eraser opens Attendance increases 25%
SFA "can" perform well, i guess it depends on many factors.
Sam how are plans going for the annual SFA invasion? I just remembered that there are plans for the park to be open for passholders on the 31st.
My first lap(if you'd call it that) on python(the arrow shuttle you mentioned Vater) came in 97...now prior to that I had never ridden any shuttle coasters before but was coaxed into riding it only after getting into Southwest Territory(morrocan(sp?) village back then)only to find Wild one out of comission for a good part of the day.
Man those were some good times we had on that coaster but of course I'll take TF:TFS over it any day.
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