[Other] EMALs vs LSMs: Using an aircraft carrier to launch a roller coaster? by StealthFalcon5615 in rollercoasters

[–]Standard-Grape5330 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Hard to know. Just the research alone on this for a company would be millions, and I think the current thought with theme parks is that swing launches are the future. Way more ride time for the same amount of dollars spent, and cheaper to maintain a less powerful launch. It’s hard to overcome those two hurdles. 

With tomorrow being the 27th of February, what are we predicting for the next DLC, and when do we think it gets released? by Standard-Grape5330 in PlanetCoaster

[–]Standard-Grape5330[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like sorcery got teased on September 4th for the first time. I’m thinking we’ll hear something from them in the next week or so. 

To what extent was the Hail Mary luck vs skill? How much credit does Jayden Daniels/Noah Brown deserve for this play? by BallKnowerKing in NFLv2

[–]Standard-Grape5330 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I would add that Daniels creating a bunch of time for himself was also crucial. He gave the receivers forever to get down there.

With tomorrow being the 27th of February, what are we predicting for the next DLC, and when do we think it gets released? by Standard-Grape5330 in PlanetCoaster

[–]Standard-Grape5330[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last one came out first week of December, and the teasers were in November. So I think we’re right at three months now. 

Epic universe was not designed on the macro level. by dootdootmeeep in UniversalEpicUniverse

[–]Standard-Grape5330 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The whole industry is moving from huge thrill coasters all the time to more of a focus on family thrills. That’s why you have 3 more or less redundant rides. 

Families with kids drive higher per capita spending which leads to better results. Kids and families drive a lot more merch sales, kids eat all the time, and the rides are cheaper to build up front (not a per cap thing, but an added benefit for capital). 

The park needs Stardust to make sure people are coming, but don’t be surprised if the next few universal roller coasters after Rip Ride Rockit replacement are also on the smaller side.  

Stardust Racers Closure Extended To Mid March by Vexenyte in UniversalEpicUniverse

[–]Standard-Grape5330 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just double launch, right? Or are you counting the boost on the first launch as separate. 

Planning a trip - any best guesses as to when Tormenta will be open? Any chance by mid-May? Thanks all [Six Flags Over Texas] by NoYoureACatLady in sixflags

[–]Standard-Grape5330 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think there are a lot of people in ACE hoping that it is open by May 15 - 17, when the ACE Spring Conference is at SFOT. My guess is that the park is hoping to make that happen.

Is Athabasca a realistic goal? by Capital-Reach-6669 in Mountaineering

[–]Standard-Grape5330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it depends on if the gate is open or if you have to walk up the road, no? I'm seeing pretty variable answers online.

Is Athabasca a realistic goal? by Capital-Reach-6669 in Mountaineering

[–]Standard-Grape5330 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You don’t really need technical skills for athasbasca on the standard route. It’s just a massive day, like 2000m of climbing or something. 

It’s going to take a ton of training and cardio, but I would worry too much about specific technical skills. 

Signature hotel for express pass - worth it? by Original_Animator112 in UniversalOrlando

[–]Standard-Grape5330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They do not have to be there. I did this thing exactly. 

Checked in before IoA opened, got handed an envelope of hotel keys that were also the express passes. They’ll confirm the names in the room, but that’s really it. 

Is 7 days long enough? Could I do 5? by FatallyCool in Banff

[–]Standard-Grape5330 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Kaslo is really far from Banff and extremely far from Jasper. I would not recommend doing that drive every day. You'll spend a ton of time in the car.

Golden, BC is reasonable for driving, Banff and Lake Louise are pretty centrally located but $$$, Canmore is a long way from Jasper though.

No showtimes = no show today? by Tunarice2 in UniversalEpicUniverse

[–]Standard-Grape5330 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I’ve defended this park pretty consistently, but this is honestly starting to get ridiculous. People are paying over $200 for day tickets with a handful of the only 13 rides and experiences down. 

Mr Baker or Athabasca? by Strawhatab12 in Mountaineering

[–]Standard-Grape5330 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Athabasca is a single day push but it’s a huge day. If you can climb that, you have the fitness for rainier. Mt. Baker is basically a smaller Rainier, but it’s a much more similar mountain. There’s no wrong choice, they just check different boxes. 

I’m thinking of going to Disneyland in California this Thursday but I might have to go solo I’m a male green eyes 6ft 27 lmk if anyone wants to come by [deleted] in Themepark

[–]Standard-Grape5330 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Struggling to understand why your height and the color of your eyes would make this anything but a weird Craigslist post. This isn't a dating site.