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For awhile now I have been planning to get up to Six flags New England for some night spins on Superman and Wicked Cyclone. This Saturday presented the perfect opportunity so I asked Nick if he was in on a trip and he obliged.

 

These plans were made about a week in advance and so it gave me some extra time to plan around it. Friday night before the festival I decided to partake in celebrating my Italian ancestory by attending the San Gennaro festival. As a rare full blooded Italian (50% Abruzzo, 25% Neapolitan and 25% Sicilian) I have partaked in the festival in my younger years but it has been over a decade since my last visit. I have to say the festival has become overbearingly touristy and crowded but at least the food is still on par. So anyway, it was a short trip over the Williamsburg Bridge to the Lower East Side for some Sausage & Pepper, Zeppole and fresh grilled Bracciole.

 

As for Six Flags New England we arrived at 5:15 pm. An were greeted with a nice crowd since it was a beautiful Saturday outside. Lines still were not bad though. We managed to get a ride on Joker, Dark Knight and two rides each on Wicked Cyclone and Superman. Great Adventure’s Joker is much superior to New England’s. The Joker at Great Adventure is way more out of control. Wicked Cyclone and Superman were both unbelievably amazing. These are really two great rides that can compete with any park’s 1-2 punch. Also, Goliath was open...But suprise it broke down 5 minutes from us boarding. Fright Fest also happened to open this night and while the park looked great for the event, you could tell the actors were still working out the kinks in their performances. Lastly leaving the park is an absolute nightmare one lane funneling in an out. We waited 35 minutes to leave the parking lot, unreal. Overall it was a solid trip and we were glad to make it. On to the photos.

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Little Italy has been reduced to two blocks over the years.

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I was so ready for this.

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Look at these crowds.

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Perfection. Some bracciole on hero with peppers.

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Empire State.

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Never enough American Flags.

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As you can see, its a beautiful night.

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Stall lyfe.

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Giant Spider attacking Wicked Cyclone. We’re gonna need a bigger bottle of bug spray.

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It speaks for itself.

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200 mph is powerful stuff.

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I really like the compact layout of Dark Knight.

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Corkscrewy.

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Through the supports.

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Some Frightfest Theming.

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Proof that Golith *was* open.

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Perfectly time cause I know ya’ll like that.

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Same coaster, different setting.

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On to the main event.

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Idk what this was but...Neat.

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Spooky fog

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I really liked this shot, peep the blurry train.

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Purty

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More fog and spookiness on the way.

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One more ride on Cyclone before we leave.

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Idk what this thing was but it was speaking.

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German Apple Pancakes! Till next time folks.

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Great breakfast if you ever find yourself in the area.

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I didn't go to the San Gennaro Feast, but I did accompany Justin to Six Flags New England. I was pleasantly surprised with their ride operations Saturday night. The park was certainly crowded but no wait exceeded 30 minutes due to the crews pumping out trains on every coaster we rode (Wicked Cyclone, Batman, Superman and Joker)

 

As is tradition, we had our meal at JB's. Disappointed with them this time around. It seemed the menu was made smaller, and I could have sworn the meals came with a side of baked beans and cole slaw. I wasn't expecting soggy curly fries.

 

On another note, I was very pleased with their (lack of) Fright Fest. I'm not one for Halloween events, so I enjoyed the fact that their scare actors weren't even trying to scare people. Most were interacting with guests in a friendly manner. I even asked one of the ghouls to point me in the direction of the men's room.

 

All in all, a good night.

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Those crowds at the food festival looked insane. Nice report.

 

Living in NYC I am usually used to the crowds by now but this was unbearable even by NYC standards.

 

Attention all you claustrophobics! Test your tolerance at NYC's San Gennaro Festival -- but be sure to have pre-reserved your overnite suite at Bellevue!

That said, the food - simple selections but SO flavorful - makes the trip worth it. (The earlier in the day you go, the less crazed the crowds.) I cheat now and wait for those outrageous sausage trucks to come up to the local street fairs in my neighborhood. Same deliciousness without venturing into The Purge. (Altho you DO want to experience San Gennaro at least once!)

 

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Great report! I actually have to disagree with you on the Joker, I think SFNE's is superior. However, you have to ride on the green side to get the better ride. Knowing that, I usually request that side and it's often granted.

 

I've only ridden the Great Adventure one once, so I'm not sure if that one has a good and bad side as well.

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