I’m with you. It has the potential to be so much better than it is. And the changes necessary to do that aren’t really all that hard.
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You mean people didn’t want to pay more just to park in the same spot as everyone else?
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Something interesting I've heard (kind of echoing what's been said) is that this project is supposedly the park's largest single investment since Tatsu and the hope is it will be a turning point for how the park/ chain wants to proceed with its marketability; making SFMM a landmark once again by the time the Olympics come.
Found it interesting based on the fact that while Tatsu was undergoing media tours waaaaaay back when, I believe it was Thurman(?) who said the chain was never going to invest in a project as big as Tatsu ever again. Of course, leadership, and agendas have changed... and the SF/ CF merger is still pending but if true...
it could *finally* be what locals have been waiting for as far as being a true rival (or in this case sibling) to Cedar Point in terms of not just roster but presentation as well.
We'll see I guess.
Found it interesting based on the fact that while Tatsu was undergoing media tours waaaaaay back when, I believe it was Thurman(?) who said the chain was never going to invest in a project as big as Tatsu ever again. Of course, leadership, and agendas have changed... and the SF/ CF merger is still pending but if true...
it could *finally* be what locals have been waiting for as far as being a true rival (or in this case sibling) to Cedar Point in terms of not just roster but presentation as well.
We'll see I guess.
I still think this is going to be a tilt coaster. The location we know about makes no sense for a giga IMO, that would fit better where Viper is now.
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If anything I think a tilt makes more sense on Viper plot of land. Viper's loops are a prominent icon in the distance as guests reach the top of the long hill from the parking lot. Why not put a GP magnet in its place?
I'm all for a giga replacing Golden Bear, but I also have zero inside info, just a fan
I'm all for a giga replacing Golden Bear, but I also have zero inside info, just a fan
Unfortunately a big shiny new coaster isn't going to change the park. The park needs a full overhaul from maintenance, refurbishment, repaint, relocation, etc..
While the solar panels are a good starting point, they dropped the ball with not building a parking garage with a designated Tram pick-up/drop-off. Backstage needs to be bulldozed & rebuilt. Proper storage warehouse for event props/decor. The park just seriously needs A LOT of work (and shade/misting fans).
While the solar panels are a good starting point, they dropped the ball with not building a parking garage with a designated Tram pick-up/drop-off. Backstage needs to be bulldozed & rebuilt. Proper storage warehouse for event props/decor. The park just seriously needs A LOT of work (and shade/misting fans).
Eh. Parking garage while nice are obscenely expensive. And thats not counting all the extra red tape given we are in CA (referring to earthquake standards etc)
True. I just hate the excessive amount of wasted land they have. Even the dirt-covered overflow lots that tend to get used for incoming track storage before installation
And that backstage area between Batman & Scream is just awful lol
And that backstage area between Batman & Scream is just awful lol
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Agreed. WCR and Wonder Woman were greenlit to draw in locals, that’s why they ultimately never moved the needle. They weren’t meant to. They were meant to draw from locals, and help push/maintain membership sales. And then the pandemic happened, and the company could no longer rely that old system.
I think this new project is supposed to be farther reaching(drawing from the entire state as well as bordering states) and I agree, re establish SFMM as the leader in thrills. I’ve heard to expect a Dr. Diabolical level presentation. I still don’t think it’s enough to go up against Universal, but at least there will be an SF level attempt lol
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By presentation, do you mean how they will advertise/promote the ride? Or how the ride will be?
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Hopefully the polar opposite of Wonder Woman. I haven’t seen any plans or artwork, but have heard it will have a storyline, similar to Diabolical or remembering Terminator:Salvation at opening.
We finally know who our new park president for SFMM is.
