iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 26/10/2025

That's the dream, but I worry Six Flags, at a corporate level, doesn't seem to see any value in entertainment or really even special event investment right now. Would be surprised to see SFGAdv invest in those offerings in the immediate term. 🙁

020

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 26/10/2025

This is ESPECIALLY true during Halloween when they've consistently offered *FAR* better FrightFest houses and scarezones than you could find at the nearby Great Adventure and, oftentimes, Busch Gardens Williamsburg too.

030

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 26/10/2025

Don't know who in the industry needs to hear this, but I hope that the entertainment team members at Six Flags America find good homes in the industry. What they're consistently able to pull off with LITERALLY PENNIES is *REALLY* impressive. They've always punched WAY above their weight/budget.

2112

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 26/10/2025

Something like 20 operating hours remain for Six Flags America. 😥 Anyone else planning to make it out for the closing day next weekend?

361

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 19/10/2025

Scoop: Rocky Mountain Construction is planning to build a 45ft tall Wild Moose prototype at their Idaho headquarters! This will likely be a small test track similar to what RMC built while developing the Raptor. No matter the scale, it will be exciting to see an ACTUAL Wild Moose in action! 🫎

094

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 15/07/2025

Historically it has varied by park and by day I believe. Current plan as far as I know for #KingsDominion specifically is between $10 and $25 per day.

110

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 15/07/2025

Additionally, we have seen evidence that The Conjuring Universe IP is coming to at least a couple legacy Cedar Fair parks—namely we've seen evidence for The Conjuring at #CanadasWonderland and #Carowinds with an attraction called "The Conjuring: Beyond Fear."

010

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 15/07/2025

SCOOP: Legacy Six Flags-style haunted house upcharges appear to be on their way to a number of legacy Cedar Fair parks this year. At minimum we have seen solid upcharge plans evidence for #CanadasWonderland, #Carowinds #KingsDominion, and #WorldsOfFun.

442

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 07/02/2025

We've been implementing some new security measures to hopefully stop all of the AI bot scrapers from harvesting all of our discussions to use as training data. @gavinmcnabb.com looked into your case just now and thinks he fixed the issue, but if not, please let us know! Lots of tweaking to do!

110

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 24/12/2024

I wish we had happier news this Christmas Eve but... 🙁

270

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 24/12/2024

Big news tomorrow. See you then.

161

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 18/12/2024

Oh, I completely agree. These will be huge in commercial settings. Advertising opportunities are endless. Tons of applications I can imagine for themed environments, museums, theater, etc too. But yeah, as a consumer product, any tech without a clear and desirable media purpose is DOA in my opinion

010

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 18/12/2024

Even 3D TVs had some purpose—allowing the viewing of content in a format that was otherwise impossible at home. Very little of that content existed and delivery of said content was never solved, but at least there was a content purpose. Translucent TVs just make normal content worse. SUPER doomed.

110

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 18/12/2024

That command prompt error is hilarious. 🍿

010

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 18/12/2024

Unfortunately true. It seems to be the park's last priority to staff/greentag each day. 🙁 Writing is ALL OVER the wall re: its demise. I hope it gets at least one more season though!

010

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 18/12/2024

Come out to SFA and we'll get you on the best of the Vekoma Flying Dutchmans before it's too late!

100

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 18/12/2024

I LOVE the Vekoma Flying Dutchmans. I have yet to find any coaster that gives the feeling the vertical loops on the Dutchmans provide. I really, really hope Batwing has a 2025 season. I need to get as many rides as possible in before it's too late.

100

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 18/12/2024

Yikes. Another unannounced attraction bloodbath out of the new Six Flags chain in '25. If it can happen at Carowinds—the center of a lot of focus & investment by Cedar Fair recently—it could happen ANYWHERE. Other parks should be shaking in their boots right now. 😬 www.carowinds.com/blog/2024/ch...

carowinds.com

Changes on the Horizon at Carowinds

As part of a multi-year expansion, Carowinds will debut two new family rides in 2025 and a record-breaking water ride in 2026.

050

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 11/12/2024

Not this time Chester & Hester, not this time.

Chester's & Hester's See Y'All Real Soon Sign

040

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 11/12/2024

Hard Rock, as a brand, is honestly super underappreciated from a themed entertainment standpoint. Things like the loaner guitars delivered to rooms, little music-themed jokes and puns everywhere you look at the resort, GREAT themed merch, etc. really set it apart IMHO.

010

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 10/12/2024

I'm terrified of what the loss of the water (and likely some of the tree cover) is going to do to the ambient temperatures on the paths in the area. We DO NOT need more scorching, heat-stroke-inducing, Tomorrowland-like atmosphere in Magic Kingdom.

010

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 10/12/2024

The MK darkrides have been ROUGH today. Multiple major, spotlight figures are just completely nonfunctional. More minor effects broken as well of course, but seeing major figures just frozen is a horrible look. 🙁

120

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 10/12/2024

Areas dedicated solely to exploration & adventure are so rare nowadays—in & out of parks. I feel like my childhood was full of things like that—and they're basically all long dead and gone now. Tom Sawyer's Island is not only one of the few left, but it's one that entire families can enjoy together.

110

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 10/12/2024

The loss of "distraction and diversion-type" attractions like the Liberty Square Riverboat & Tom Sawyer's Island really harm the Magic Kingdom in my opinion, but at least I can understand the financial calculation. What I find completely unfathomable is the removal of Rivers of America. 🙁

Rivers of America from a Tom Sawyer's Island Raft

The Liberty Belle from Tom Sawyer's Island

4330

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 06/12/2024

But hey, at least I get to ride Tampa's other Rhino Rally! (RIP 👑)

000

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 06/12/2024

Out at ZooTampa for my coaster count +1. I think Tasmanian Tiger is the largest Wisdom Rides coaster I've hit and... yikes. It really tracks spectacularly poorly. 😖

130

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 05/12/2024

For the record, Wind & Waves is very good. Disney does a great job with the Christmas decorations around the lobby at the Vero Beach Resort as well. Underrated stop!

Christmas decorations at Disney's Vero Beach Resort

2121

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 05/12/2024

Dining at Disney's least-talked-about, least-appreciated table service restaurant in Florida tonight. Whatever you assume I was going to say, I bet it wasn't this one!

171

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 04/12/2024

I, too, doubt cost is the problem. Maybe it's giving another studio some degree of power/leverage over an iconic Disney attraction? Disney is not negotiating rights royalties from a position of strength when they have an ultra-popular, already-built attraction that requires the IP, you know?

120

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 03/12/2024

And it's just vertical drop shafts, right? I love that "wow" moment of expectation subversion on WDW's ToT where the elevator exits the initial shaft to take you somewhere else entirely. I'd honestly say it's undersold with the current theme and could be better emphasized with a reimagining.

360

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 03/12/2024

While definitely an amusing prospect, I would much rather it keep a darker and more serious tone. I think every park should have "that spooky ride." Maybe you could say Rise fills that ever so slightly, but I'd say the vibes are very different, personally.

010

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 03/12/2024

Tower of Terror is essentially the Expedition Everest or even the Haunted Mansion of Disney's Hollywood Studios and I DESPERATELY hope that Disney understands its unique value with or without the Twilight Zone IP, specifically.

180

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 03/12/2024

Another DHS hot take: The Twilight Zone IP does very little for Tower of Terror and it's reasonable for Disney to want to stop rights payments. THAT SAID, the tone, vibe, soul, and general setting & story of the current attraction can *and should* be saved long-term with a new, park-original story.

The Hollywood Tower Hotel at Disney's Hollywood Studios

7101

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 03/12/2024

"Muppets Records Presents Rock 'N' Roller Coaster Starring The Electric Mayhem Band" Still quite happy with the plans for Rock 'N—just desperately hope that the project includes some preshow restructuring and, most importantly, a fleet of new Vekoma MK1212 trains. New trains would be a GAMECHANGER.

090

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 03/12/2024

I despise Sci-Fi if only due to those tables. I appreciate the concept but god what an uncomfortable, awkward dining experience. I always want to like Brown Derby but visit after visit I encounter mediocre food and GLACIAL service. 😔

000

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 03/12/2024

Hot take: Mama Melrose, compared to the sea of other bad Italian restaurants that litter Walt Disney World, really isn't THAT bad. I'd even say it's one of the better DHS table-service options (yes, another low bar). Give me Mama Melrose over Tutto Italia or Brown Derby any day though.

120

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 28/11/2024

(I don't know what half these words mean)

010

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 28/11/2024

Yeah, but I can do AMRAP in one cycle with the E-Liminator X Blaster and really bulk up those concentric finger muscles. Combine that with the treadmill action on MinionBlast and you got a prime HIIT thoosie couplet bro. You could never get jacked and swole on Shrek 4-D. 💪 Gains > Enjoyment! 😤

130

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 28/11/2024

That's the one in the water feature to the north of the resort site, yeah? Per the Project 294 site plan, it looks like it will survive!

110

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 28/11/2024

Nope, not in the documents I have I'm afraid. 😞 I didn't mention it in my post, but I do suspect there's parking beneath the resort. No clue if that's under or above ground though.

000

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 28/11/2024

Sign me up for a Waterworld-view room! 💸

110

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 28/11/2024

Ha, no, sorry, that's all from me today. Just an appetizer for Thanksgiving dinner! ☺️

020

ParkFans @parkfans.net · 28/11/2024

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃 Before you sit down for dinner, how about an appetizer? Here's the full site plan for USH Project 515, a massive new resort coming to the entrance of #UniversalStudiosHollywood! Want more? What is USH Project 294? Check out our full post, here: parkfans.net/threads/univ...

610222