Recent content by Hyde

A possible factor here is the active construction also kicking up dust. I’ll be curious to see how significant a role it plays during regular operation. I asked the ride crews at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi an honest question: “So, how necessary are the Formula Rosa glasses actually?” They replied...

Replacing a water ride with a water-themed coaster would have made too much sense! 😜 of most recent footprint, this was where the lighting booth was for the Midway show performed on the stage opposite side of the causeway – all of which is removed at this point. A part of the property was also...

Here’s a good vantage of Siren’s Curse, as relates to how deep it cuts into the midway. We knew it would be imposing to the pathway, but will change some fundamental sightlines, especially for MF. Seeing it from this vantage – it almost feels a mirrored layout of the coaster would’ve been...

I’m really digging this layout! POVs look “slow”, but wouldn’t be surprised if that’s just colder train ops. Get more of these into the world, such a great pack of punch in a small footprint!

was up for a visit to my Mom’s the last few days, and swung by downtown for a view update. Status: it’s cold. Also saw this photo floating around online, definitely changing some of the in-park sightlines!

A deeply American question: do these brands and IP choices resonate with you Brits? For instance, Harry Potter is an "American staple" to any Universal experience it feels - is HP too trite to include? Is Dreamworks IP super popular? etc. Just curious to explore some of the editorial decisions...

Greatest guff for any American amusement parks - parking price. Absolutely criminal to have $30-$40 standard pricing, which quickly eats into any cheap ticket cost advantage, especially for Six Flags. But you want to know a park with $36 admission price and no parking fee? Liseberg. Was...

Second hydration - I make sure to drink at least a liter of water the night before and another morning of park going, especially in hot weather. Dehydration causes constriction of blood vessels and can definitely catch up with creating headaches and dizziness!

To @Geeky Pastimes's post, +1ing @CanobieFan's astute observation on the Thunderhead callback. Definitely understand if the "wow" factor can be lost to time, but never forget once upon a time - Thunderhead was basically everyone's first GCI; a definitely departure from Dinn and CCI basic stock...

One I’ve had on my mind is Timber Wolf at World’s of Fun. I rode it with the original 540 degree helix, and it could have been a glitch in the Matrix, but riding front seat, back car was floater heaven, with great negative g’s and fun laterals. Climbed aboard expecting pure Dinn/CCI meandering...

Some looks at the changed midway sightlines!

We be testing. 👀

I like to think of our new Six Flags overlords as more mafioso than dictatorship:

Glad you’re posting in @MrTJ! To add to the backseat speculation; I would highly suspect those water dummies are outsourced to another manufacturer, but to designer specification to make sure the simulated legs, thighs, hips, etc. allow for best-snug fit. In which case I wouldn’t be surprised...

Is it a Six Flags Day or Cedar Fantastic? Trying to keep lines straight. 😅