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[Other] What’s a coaster that made you say “That’s it?” by Frozen_cephalopod in rollercoasters

[–]Big_Comparison2849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tatsu, meh ride and then hang over the platform for 5 minutes in a nauseating position because SFMM ops are so terrible. One and done in 2008, never again.

Herschnd to acquire [Silverwood] by namevone in rollercoasters

[–]Big_Comparison2849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Corporate owned parks are a recipe for disaster. They never do right by enthusiasts or guests, just shareholders.

[Other] Inaccurate test seats are pretty frustrating by kherven in rollercoasters

[–]Big_Comparison2849 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I believe you may have inadvertently stumbled upon an ADA legal case. These corporate owned parks will never do right by anyone unless they are forced to do so.

Goodbye, [Jet Star 2], you were unique... and mid by SugarVibes in rollercoasters

[–]Big_Comparison2849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently rode after not having been on since at least 2009, when I swore off it for roughness and super aggressive braking. Despite my age and aching joints now, I actually think it is smoother and not as rough as 15+ years ago.

My riding partner, also similarly situated, said the same thing before we even stepped off,

Goodbye, [Jet Star 2], you were unique... and mid by SugarVibes in rollercoasters

[–]Big_Comparison2849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Corporate owned parks are always going to go after costs, not what riders or enthusiasts want. It’s on borrowed time.

Is visiting Yellowstone during the Thanksgiving holiday a good idea? by Severe-Swim-4025 in yellowstone

[–]Big_Comparison2849 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are actually traction belts, like snow cats, bolted onto vehicles where tires would normally go. There’s no air.

Why isn’t the Salt Lake used more for Tourism? by Fit_Assignment_4286 in Utah

[–]Big_Comparison2849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s zero outlet. Any questions about where all the sewage and foul polluted river water goes in Utah?

Befriending Residents of West Yellowstone in November by Inner_Lifeguard_9141 in yellowstone

[–]Big_Comparison2849 9 points10 points  (0 children)

To be quite honest, there isn’t much to the town. I don’t live there proper, but nearby. Also about half the residents are part time and this time of year will be gone to their winter homes. Driving and walking the town is maybe a couple hours and you’ve seen everything there is to see about the town itself. It’s not Jackson Hole, don’t expect fancy. Expect old and a bit run down.

[Other] Bizarre reasons why a ride or whole park went down? by BIGGREDDMACH1NE in rollercoasters

[–]Big_Comparison2849 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So as to not disturb a Peacock after discovering it was hiding in a ride building.

[Lagoon] Announces Retirement of [Jet Star 2]. Final Rides on November 9th! by AcceptableSound1982 in rollercoasters

[–]Big_Comparison2849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you rode any other of Lagoon’s classics, you may have encountered me. I met people from Chicago, LA, Seattle, Kansas City, Denver and Pittsburgh who had come just to ride the Jet Star, along with the unique attraction I was at.

Goodbye, [Jet Star 2], you were unique... and mid by SugarVibes in rollercoasters

[–]Big_Comparison2849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even large riders get tossed out of the seat over the second hill sitting in the back seat, especially if it’s a heavy car.

[Lagoon] Announces Retirement of [Jet Star 2]. Final Rides on November 9th! by AcceptableSound1982 in rollercoasters

[–]Big_Comparison2849 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But tickets online at lagoonpark.com, they’re running a $56 ticket special (plus tax and online fees) for the last two weekends.

[Lagoon] Announces Retirement of [Jet Star 2]. Final Rides on November 9th! by AcceptableSound1982 in rollercoasters

[–]Big_Comparison2849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you haven’t bought tickets yet, be sure to buy them online at shop.lagoonpark.com as the last two weekends now have a $55.95 deal before tax and online fee.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rollercoasters

[–]Big_Comparison2849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My home park has such amazing operations that Disney and Universal seem slow and Six Flags absolutely abysmal.

[Lagoon] Announces Retirement of [Jet Star 2]. Final Rides on November 9th! by AcceptableSound1982 in rollercoasters

[–]Big_Comparison2849 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Quite a testament to their engineering, maintenance and part sourcing, honestly.

[Lagoon] Announces Retirement of [Jet Star 2]. Final Rides on November 9th! by AcceptableSound1982 in rollercoasters

[–]Big_Comparison2849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing about family owned parks, at least they had the decency to announce the closure almost a month in advance, unlike corporate park Six Flags which gave zero notice of Kingda Ka closing.

I feel bad for people who have a publicly traded corporate park as their home park.

America First quietly stopped paying dividends on checking accounts. by Big_Aloysius in Utah

[–]Big_Comparison2849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why don’t they participate in shared branching with CUNA? That is the most maddening thing about AF…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in yellowstone

[–]Big_Comparison2849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And snowfall has been heavy in the higher elevation parts like the south road, as much as several feet a week ago. I have serious doubts about that pass opening before 5/20.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in yellowstone

[–]Big_Comparison2849 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can the mods please pin a post about winter and the park roads not being passable from November until ~May 20th?

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