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8-15-2015 (PTR)

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Postby RollingCoasting on August 15th, 2015, 11:27 pm
Went to the park today. Got there around 12:30 or so. First, we went to Raging Bull. I was shocked to find out that the line wasn't that bad for the time of day, after my horrible luck this whole season. We waited about 25 minutes and got row 4. Next, we went to Viper. I was literally in disbelief when I walked through the empty queue, right to the station, and waited two trains for back row. I can't believe the sign advertised 45 minutes! Had lunch at JB's. Then, we had another ride on Raging Bull. It would've been a ten minute wait, but there was a delay, so it ended up being about 20. We headed towards County Fair. Scored the second walk-on of the day. Walked the whole empty queue up to the station to find out that all the back rows were empty. Nobody else was on our car, or the car in front of us, maybe not even in front of that one. Next I used the Single Rider Line on Superman: Ultimate Flight. Third walk-on. 8) I was assigned row two. Sweet. I was on and off the ride in about six or seven minutes.
Next, I did Whirligig. Six Flags closed all rides for inclement weather so nothing was running for about 35 minutes. Everything opened again. Went to Batman. About six or seven minutes into the line, they closed it for inclement weather. It opened about 40 minutes later. Got front row. It was all ready like seven and we had to leave so we did. I'd want to say that this was my best trip this year. Crowds weren't too bad, but let's remember, it's a Saturday, so...:

Ride Count:
Raging Bull (2)
Viper (1)
American Eagle Blue (1)
Superman: Ultimate Flight (1)
Whirligig (1)
Batman: The Ride (1)

Total: 7

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Raging Bull's second queue house completely empty.

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The Bull.

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Guests prepare to enjoy a ride on Ricochet. Others, prefer a nice, head-pounding migraine on Demon. (Sorry, I had to :D )

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River Rocker doing it's thing.

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What will the future hold for the Southwest Territory Amphitheater?

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When was the last time this car operated?

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Street Fighter V.

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Demon is very photogenic.

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X-Flight from Southwest Territory.

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I think I have this exact same shot in my last PTR, only at a different time of day and with a train on the hill.

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X-Flight's twisty goodness.

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Goliath.

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X-Flight and Dare Devil Dive.

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Dare Devil Dive.

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Goliath's popularity still remains. Although I waited 310 minutes my first time. :)

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Fiddler's Fling.

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Fairgrounds Junction.

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Goliath Arcade.

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"When you get to the top, and you hear that click, hold on tight because your coming down quick, enjoy your ride!"

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"Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"

Part 2 coming soon!
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Postby JaminOut on August 15th, 2015, 11:39 pm
Looks like you lucked out! Hopefully it will be that way on Monday for me...


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Postby RollingCoasting on August 16th, 2015, 12:08 am
Part 2 of photos:

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X-Flight from Goliath's corner of County Fair.

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Sticky Fingers.

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RMC Goodness.

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Goliath through the trees.

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The boats.

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The bridge.

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V2's back spike.

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Whirligig swinging around.

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So... I was on Whirligig and saw these two kids sitting on the Batmobile and running across it. There mom was standing there, in the grass behind the gates also. At one point, she had them pose on it while she took a photo. I snapped a photo just in time, as right at this moment, an employee told them to get down.

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Batman: The Ride.

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V2.

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V2's Sign.

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Tokens.

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Little Dipper, Giant Drop, and Raging Bull.

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X-Flight from Yukon Territory.

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Batman, Little Dipper, and dark clouds.

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A Light.

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V2's queue after being emptied out.

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Yankee Clipper and Logger's Run

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Goliath and V2

Part 3 coming soon!
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Postby RollingCoasting on August 16th, 2015, 12:47 am
Part 3 of photos:

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V2.

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R.I.P :cry:

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"Welcome to Mardi Gras."

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You wouldn't believe how long the line was for Jester's Wild Ride. It stretched back to Carousel Plaza!

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How long has SF Outfitters been closed?

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The sun sets on Johnny Rockets.

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King Chaos and the sunset.

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"You're not you when you're hungry."

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This used to be a Papa John's.

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Superman: Ultimate Flight.

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Jelly Belly.

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:cry:

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"Weeeeeeeee!"

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Rue Le Dodge.

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Superman's turn

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I got this shot last time, but with Hometown Square's sign.

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Perfectly timed shot

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Columbia Carousel

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If you want to ride the upper level, queue that way.

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Queueing for STT

Part 4 coming soon!
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Postby RollingCoasting on August 16th, 2015, 12:55 am
Part 4 of photos:

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Random shot

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Leaving SFGAm

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Goodbye Superman!

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Shot of this game in Yukon Territory.

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Batman: The Ride

I hope you enjoyed reading the TR and viewing the pictures. Thanks!

JaminOut wrote:Looks like you lucked out! Hopefully it will be that way on Monday for me...


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Hopefully, you should have better luck, coming on a Monday.
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Postby Guy_With_A_Stick on August 16th, 2015, 8:47 am
Those are amazing photos! Love the camera filter-type look. It's really cool! Keep it up!

Glad you scored so many walk-ons!

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Postby RollingCoasting on August 16th, 2015, 1:35 pm
Guy_With_A_Stick wrote:Those are amazing photos! Love the camera filter-type look. It's really cool! Keep it up!

Glad you scored so many walk-ons!

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Thank you! It took me a while to edit these 50 photos. lol
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