Jodon wrote:Does anyone on here have experience using the flash pass on their smartphone? Did/do you prefer it to the old fob or wrist?
I'm not aware they're offering the Flash Pass via smartphones. I know they've put out feelers via surveys, but I didn't think they had implemented anything yet. However, if the option existed, I'd rather use my phone. One less device to tote around the park.
Never used flash pass before, but I needed to a few weeks ago at SFOT as everyone and their mother was there, so no idea about the FOB, but I used it on my phone, I didn't have any issues with it, other than costing what it costs, have no complaints about line jumping at a park I rarely visit.
Favorite Wood Coasters: The Voyage, Ravine Flyer II, Thunderhead, Balder Favorite Steel: Voltron Nevera, Steel Vengeance, Expedition GeForce, Olympia Looping Parks visited: 232, Coasters Ridden: Steel: 894, Wood: 179, Total: 1073
Jodon wrote:Does anyone on here have experience using the flash pass on their smartphone? Did/do you prefer it to the old fob or wrist?
I'm not aware they're offering the Flash Pass via smartphones. I know they've put out feelers via surveys, but I didn't think they had implemented anything yet. However, if the option existed, I'd rather use my phone. One less device to tote around the park.
I used the mobile phone flash pass on my visit with my nephew on Sunday. I much preferred using my phone to the physical flash pass devices. I didn't actually order the flash pass, so I'm not sure if it's a separate option, but I did love the fact that I did not have to wait in that horrendous line at the Flash Pass center. If you have the option to use the mobile flash pass, do it!
One note about the current flash pass for those that may be thinking about getting one...several rides (Viper and V2 for example) listed on the flash pass did not have a flash pass attendant working so we were not able to reserve a time for the ride even though the rides were operating.
Jodon wrote:I used the mobile phone flash pass on my visit with my nephew on Sunday. I much preferred using my phone to the physical flash pass devices. I didn't actually order the flash pass, so I'm not sure if it's a separate option, but I did love the fact that I did not have to wait in that horrendous line at the Flash Pass center. If you have the option to use the mobile flash pass, do it!
How were you able to use your phone with the Flash Pass?
Hey guys, is there a bring a friend free this year? Does ACE still get a free Six Flags day? I've got a six flags voucher on my desktop, but I have no idea what it's for! Wanted to take a friend.
I think it's the last week they're open... haven't kept up, and trying not get on the six flags site (or call the park haha!)
CoasterDemon wrote:Hey guys, is there a bring a friend free this year? Does ACE still get a free Six Flags day? I've got a six flags voucher on my desktop, but I have no idea what it's for! Wanted to take a friend.
I think it's the last week they're open... haven't kept up, and trying not get on the six flags site (or call the park haha!)
For Gold Season passholders (and members too I'm assuming) there were 2 Free Friend events this week!!
8/16 or 8/17 8/18, 8/19 or 8/20
It was 2 separate items in my benefits list so I believe you could bring TWO free people this week!
Single Day Ride Count Record
50 rides 8/17/2018 (Without Flash Pass - Coasters After Dark)
^Thank you! Can I take the friend and present my pass? I'm trying to NOT have to mess with the site which ... seems to frustrate me so much.
update - I did log on, was bad but not horrible (the system took me back to the "update your address" page 3 times?) and I just need to show up with my pass, no print out necessary (according to the site, anyway).
CoasterDemon wrote:^Thank you! Can I take the friend and present my pass? I'm trying to NOT have to mess with the site which ... seems to frustrate me so much.
update - I did log on, was bad but not horrible (the system took me back to the "update your address" page 3 times?) and I just need to show up with my pass, no print out necessary (according to the site, anyway).
YES! You present your pass for you, and say "I'm bringing a friend" and the person will then scan it a 2nd time for your friend.
Single Day Ride Count Record
50 rides 8/17/2018 (Without Flash Pass - Coasters After Dark)
^Turned out to be a decent 3.5 hours at the park on Friday 8/20. I took a friend who hadn't been there for years. Despite every single flat ride being closed (minus Triple Play) we got on a few coasters.
Whizzer 2 times; a coaster person I know was running the ride, which would explain why the trains never stacked. Great job! Still one of the highest quality rides in the park; great ride, length, comfort, well-kept, trains always look classic and brand new. And the engineering... perfect. Hinged track, never a vibration.
^I hope the fog stays! It's usually on for Fright Fest, isn't it? The first tunnel used to gush steam, too! But not for long... just the early 80s I'm thinking. Before they started removing the themeing from the ride. Either way, love my Demon!
Update: I used the $13 vouchers from the Kroll settlement. I did NOT need to convert to a Six Flags card.
I just printed them out and they are like a "store credit" at Six Flags for anything! I used them in a gift shop and for food. And you don't have to use up the entire $13 in one purchase.
Single Day Ride Count Record
50 rides 8/17/2018 (Without Flash Pass - Coasters After Dark)
I haven’t been to the park recently to confirm, but someone told me they got new seats on the train and the seats are now black. So maybe a possible retheme?
I haven’t been to the park recently to confirm, but someone told me they got new seats on the train and the seats are now black. So maybe a possible retheme?
It'd be funny if all we got for 2022 is a rethemed ride. Kinda like regifting a child's toy to the same child, but calling the toy by a different name and pretending it's actually better than the original.
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Officially/Unofficially V2 is closed for the season to undergo a repaint and re-theme. It will be themed to The Flash, just not completely sure if it will be "Flash: Vertical Velocity"t like at DK or a more unique Flash themed name. As to why they decided to close it on Labor Day? I don't know why, as this could be done during the off-season. I theorize it is to utilize staffing elsewhere in the park, since it is very tight, especially with Scenic Railway remaining open (was supposed to close Labor Day). I would have preferred a general repaint of its original color scheme; but, you know Six Flags and its fetish for, and high amount of, DC themed rides. I have also heard rumors that Yankee Clipper will be re-themed to Aquaman. Not sure the validity of that one as the flumes have a dismal future, YC more than Loggers.
On the bright side, I hope this brings more light to the Yankee Harbor area. That used to be one of my favorite areas in the park back in the 90s-early 2010s, but has definitely lost its charm, especially with the addition of The Joker. Time will tell as to what happens with the area. I am surprised that the park did not announce V2s closure during the weekend, either online or signage in front of the ride.
CoasterRiderSC wrote:Raging Bull is actually the ride that really needs a paint job. Would be nice to see that happen. Superman looks really nice after they painted it.
Anyone have an idea of how much a paint job costs for a medium coaster like Superman and a large coaster like Raging Bull?
I agree. Bull was repainted last in 2008! Long overdue. While I get the idea behind a re theme I still don't see why you'd close a popular ride like V2 now. With Hurricane Harbor now closed and the water rides. You want as much open as possible. Demon probably wouldn't be as big of a loss but V2...yikes.
