YES!!! We were there yesterday and it was a bit busy (1/3 of back lot full). Even with a packed queue that went out into the courtyard, we got on Batman in like 35 minutes! What a HUGE difference the 2nd train makes!
Single Day Ride Count Record
55 rides in 6 hours on 6/21/2026 (Without Flash Pass)
69 rides in 10.5 hours on 7/2/2026 (Without Flash Pass)
On 6/26 we had just gotten off Raging Bull around 9:15 PM. The very next train was stopped on lift hill: some clown had his phone out and was warned 3x! An operator climbed the stairs and confiscated the phone and security was alerted. The operator was immediately assigned to Giant Drop (probably for his safety) and he told us all about it when we went there!
I'm SO GLAD we didn't try to reride on that train!
They're making an example of people like this and sending a message!
FAFO
Single Day Ride Count Record
55 rides in 6 hours on 6/21/2026 (Without Flash Pass)
69 rides in 10.5 hours on 7/2/2026 (Without Flash Pass)
There was one time last year during FF where a rider actually threw their phone off Bull after getting stopped on the lift hill. I don’t think you can get any dummer than that.
On 7/5 I was riding Batman and the train stopped at the base of the lift hill. I heard that someone was playing with the seat belt! Not sure if a sensor caused the train to stop, or the ride operator.
That stupid person held us up for 10-15 minutes and was grabbed by security after our ride.
Single Day Ride Count Record
55 rides in 6 hours on 6/21/2026 (Without Flash Pass)
69 rides in 10.5 hours on 7/2/2026 (Without Flash Pass)
Operator, seat-belts almost never have sensors afaik, expensive and too over complicated for a Coaster Train. The one amusement ride I can think of that does have seat-belt sensors is the Sky Screamer. (Thanks Ryan the Ride Mechanic!)
"I've been told that some part of every wish will be heard but lately I lost sight of the truth in those words."
Also, Siren's Curse is awesome and you should give it a try.
Maybe it’s just me but I think keeping the park closed today was a bit on an overreaction. The air quality today doesn’t fell worse than yesterday to me nor can I smell the smoke as much. But I still understand why they kept the park closed though.
During my visit to the park yesterday, I noticed a lot more security cameras around the park, those small, ball-shaped ones. The last time I visited was about a month ago and I don't remember seeing them. When were they put up and does anyone else notice?
On another note, was anyone else aware that the Legacy Museum will likely close at the end of the season? At the end of the day, I was in the Museum and one of the guys who actually donated stuff stepped in (he's part of the Maintenance dept. now) and started talking about the things on display and what he donated. As he left, I thanked him for his donations and he mentioned that the Museum would likely be going away since most anniversary museums at SF parks are only open for the anniversary season that they are made to commemorate. Sure enough, after doing some digging, I discovered SFGAdv and SFOT both had anniversary museums but they both didn't last longer than a couple years unfortunately.
Gonna miss the Marriott era music and I guess now the Museum. At least I have at least one more visit planned.
