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  1. Two things from this photo... LOL at the lady thinking that Tantrum is just B:tE rebranded, and according to the park they’re scrapping B:tE. If you really want some laughs, check out peoples reply’s to her in the comments.
  2. Honestly, I don't think I'll be getting a season pass this year. I've (my parents when I was younger) always gotten one since I was about 3 years old. But I just don't feel the need to spend the money this year. I'm 23 now, and my girlfriend and I have gotten them together for the last 5 years or so, but we're opting out this year. The money, lack of free time (started a new career type job a few months back), and lack of anything new all factor into it. That said, I will certainly also not pay the crazy amount they charge for a 1 day ticket and parking. We usually camp for a weekend in august at the park, also not happening this year. This isn't at all to "spite" the park for no new additions, but more because for the time and money a day at the park costs, it's just not something I look forward to anymore. I adored the place as a kid, but it's almost sad to see how little has been improved over the years and how much has deteriorated. Maybe next year I'll decide I miss it, but for now we're gonna pass. I mean how many of you guys/gals have been yearly pass holders for 20 or more years? Does anyone else feel the same, just not as excited to go? Maybe a year off is all I need? You can only ride the same rides for so long, look at the same things for so many years, eat the same crap food for so long. Darien always had a lot of nostalgia for me but it's growing old and sad as time goes on. Anyone else have any similar thoughts or concerns?
  3. I / My family have been season pass holders at Darien for about the last 20 years. This is the first year I'm actually toying with the thought of not getting one. The last 2 or 3 seasons the lady and I would go and just wind up walking around. You can only ride the same rides over and over for so many years. Nothing has really changed that much since 1999, nothing MAJOR at least. Usually ill buy a seasons pass, the meal plan, and the cup that gets you unlimited free drink refills all year long, and it comes to about 110$ after taxes etc. I feel like I can put that 110$ to better use, especially if nothing new is coming. Even a bunch of new theming would possibly sway my decision. I enjoy a theme park atmosphere and don't mind just walking around all day and checking the park out, re living our childhoods, etc. but is it worth 110$ to go walk around? We like getting a decent workout in walking around and hanging out for 8 hours, and the meal plan and free drinks is nice because I don't have to bring anything with me, not even cash. There's nothing new to even make me want to waste time, gas, and money when I could go walk the mall or local town park. I could buy a gym membership for cheaper probably, lol. Well see what happens in the next month, but this may be the end of the line for us.
  4. I have the meal plan and also payed the extra 30$ for the cup with the free refills, not the 1.25$ refill one. Done the meal plan for 2 years now and it's always worth it. Think about it, a meal is about 10-11$ after tax, so youl definitely get your money's worth visiting 10 times, which is about how many times we visit. The free refill cup is also worth it especially on a hot day. My girlfriend and I share the cup and fill it at least 7 times a visit. You can also fill it with over for free. The meal plan gives you a ton of options to choose from even some healthy options. Think about it, I can go to the park and not bring a dime with me and eat for the day and drink for free. Nice not having to bring money, or when I'm low on cash I can still go to the park and not have to worry about bringing food or drink. Don't have to worry about anyone stealing my money if I go in the water park etc. food quality is OK, not great but it's food. I think it's worth it for the convenience alone, and I'd highly recommend the 30$ free refill cup too.
  5. In that fenced in area with ranger there is also the body pieces of ROS's blue train, old blue train I guess since it's running a blue train now. All the body pieces that cover the frame are sitting on shelves back there, but I wasn't able to get any photos, next time I'm out there I'll try.
  6. Janusz, the train usually stops either like 20 feet up the hill or all the way at the top. If it breaks down its in one of those 2 spots. There all multiple little sensors all the way up the lift on most coasters.
  7. After all the accidents on the ROS clones there were many safety trip features added, so let's say the train leaves the station and starts up the hill, while that train is chugging along up the hill the computer is constantly checking things like restraints, pneumatic pressure in the restraint system, total weight load, making sure the other train(if there is one) is back in the station, etc. if the computer find s ANYTHING that it considers the slightest bit off it trips a safety switch and stops dead in its tracks. Haven't you ever noticed when ROS gets stuck on the lift its always in the same place? There are certain points that every safety feature is verified by the computer. With the accidents on all the ROS' the sensitivity of these checks are crazy. So to prevent this you either open up the sensitivity of what the computer considers an error or you're gonna have this happen constantly. All the breakdowns aren't mechanical its computer safety trips. Once the computer locks it down it is a long process to re boot and re check everything, and then figure out what the problem is. If you're riding and start wiggling in your seat and the restraint moves an inch, the ride will shut down because that restraint came out, even if it's an inch. Going through a restart checklist and troubleshooting the problem can be a long process. Honestly that computer system is probably really out dated, I don't know how they could even fix the errors because you have to keep the safety trips in place, I guess either knock the sensitivity down a bit or get a new computer system. Mechanically the ride is fine, it's just the little things that are annoying.
  8. ^^^^ battery powered. They don't go fast though. Built for a 5-10 year old. Although I've seen kids around 15 on them, they look like they struggle to move as well with the older kids.
  9. I was there the other day and yeah they're like that photo, except the place to ride them is outside by Motocoaster and the general store in the square. I believe it said it was 5$ for 10 min
  10. ^^^^not in either arcade or at any game stands. I spend some time in the arcade each visit, I'm a champ at the cube stacker game lol. Won a go pro last year.
  11. I used to love twister as a teenager, but I can't remember the last time I was even on it, or quite frankly the last time it was open. I've gone to the park at least 2x a month the past 6 to 7 seasons and I think twister started having issues about 5 years ago, it ran on and off for 2 years and I'm pretty sure it's been SBNO for 3 years. The bearings and motors are honestly probably so rusted and rotted out from not moving for 3 years that I doubt it will ever operate again. It's an eyesore the paints faded and rusted and I always hear people saying they wanna ride it but it's never open. I'll be SHOCKED if it's there a year from now. It has a very small footprint so I don't think there's much you could put there without removing the go karts. But if you remove twister, Galaxy theatre, and the go karts, you have a very large plot of land.
  12. ^^^^ way too early to tell, but I can almost guarantee it won't be a water ride, unless they add a dry ride and a water ride. I can't see them neglecting the dry side of the park 2 years in a row. 99.99999% of next season depends on the sale of the park, currently CNL still owns the land(I think?) the park would see more investment if premier can work out all the land details. It's been 17 years without a real coaster, and don't be shocked if next year makes that 18. It wouldn't be unrealistic to hope for a flat thrill ride next year along with maybe a kiddie family flat. I'd still love to see a giant frisbee added to the park, something simple yet appealing. Also note twister had not ran once this year, again, so don't be surprised if it's gone next year. I'd love a new coaster, but I'm a realist and I can't see premier investing that much next year especially if they don't own the land that they'd be investing massive money into. If they work it out with CNL to acquire the land then who knows.
  13. Yeah holiday weekends are always crowded. As a former employee of the park, I can tell you the reason the dispatchers were so slow is because the park has only been open for two or three weekends now. It's closed all week until June 21, this is technically still preseason. Most of these workers are just finishing up college and have to learn on the go on how to run a ride because they're busy most of the week. I did see Chris Thorpe outside the gate and mingling when I was there Friday but I didn't speak to him. As for the bag checks, I've been to the park three times this year and as recently as Friday (two days ago) and not once has there been any security near the front gate let alone a bag check. I'm guessing they had it because of the holiday weekend, but I'm also wondering if somebody may have made a silent threat to the park. I remember the last two or three years Six Flags owned the park they added metal detectors at the front gates and the park used them even for a few years after Six Flags had sold the park then about three seasons ago they were nowhere to be found on opening day. That's kind of odd because the terrorism and violent threat has picked up not decreased I wonder why they removed those metal detectors when things were getting more dangerous Not more safe in the world. I wouldn't worry about ride dispatch times till later in the season if they don't improve. Most of the time they improved fairly quickly once employees get used to working with each other day in and day out when the park is open full-time. A lot of foreign employees also come over to the park this time of year and have never had a job in their life, all three times I've been there and a food stand the service has been extremely slow but, the person take my order was for him so I understood and didn't give them any trouble.
  14. Just got home from the park, damn it was hot out here today. SO...... THERE IS NO TRACK OR SUPPORTS OR ANYTHING TO SUGGEST COASTER PARTS ARE ANYWHERE ON PROPERTY. Got pics from the giant wheel, and walked through the campground to get to the boneyard/storage are from the back and there is nothing at all. Unless these said pieces and supports were moved into the galaxy building, it was all a false rumor. Now the Galaxy building was all closed up, no doors were open to see inside, so unless it's all in there, this myth is busted. Oh and over by Vipers entrance next to the shooting gallery they are adding a laser tag game/ attraction, was told it would open in 2 weeks and I believe it's like 5$ a person. There's 2 photos is it below from the outside.
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