ZukoGirl Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I haven't been on FOF in 2 years so I don't know how the lines are. When I go with my Mom I never get to ride because of the lines. Can anyone tell me if they are still 2 hours long or are they pretty reasonable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 It really depends on when you go. If you go on busy days, you can expect to wait an hour, but usually on weekdays, the wait is not that bad. You might expect half an hour or less for a wait time. Likely less. Judging by how long it's been since you rode it, expect a much stronger mid-course brake than you once had too. It almost completely stops the train these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStroem Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Go early. We were there on Sunday and rode it twice at about 10:10. When we went in for our first ride, The queue room was completely empty, I stood there and told my daughter that I have never seen this. It is always packed full. We didn't hit the back of the line till the loading station. Later in the day though even the outside queue was full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Kid Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I rode it about 4 times over RWW. I got to only wait for about 30 minutes wach time. But if you go for Halloween Haunt you probly will wait longer becasue they sometimes have scareactors in there themed to the ride since it looks like its on haunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 It is usally packed. I have only seen one time when I could walk directaly into the station. That was 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy15 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I rode it 7 times over the weekend. It was the first time I had ever ridden it with the lights on and it was awesome! But, it was during the ERT so I don't know what the lines were like. The ride itself felt more forceful than before, but that could be because of my offseason blues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStroem Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I rode it 7 times over the weekend. It was the first time I had ever ridden it with the lights on and it was awesome! But, it was during the ERT so I don't know what the lines were like. The ride itself felt more forceful than before, but that could be because of my offseason blues. I didn't think it was more forceful, but I didn't remember it coming to a near complete stop about mid way through. It did this both times we rode it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I didn't think it was more forceful, but I didn't remember it coming to a near complete stop about mid way through. It did this both times we rode it. It does that EVERY time you ride it! Flyer, disgusted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 There is hardly any line every time I ride it. I hit Firehawk first thing when park opens so not wait on that.. then right to FOF for another ride with maybe a 1 or 2 train wait for front row. Then run down to Invertigo for a ride before that line gets big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Wow. And what days do you go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Usually on Saturdays. You just need to hit it first thing when park opens... Then as the park gets busy you go on other rides that always have less waits like beast, Vortex, racer, Adventure Express...etc. You can go on DB anytime of day and have a short wait if you use the Single Rider Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I didn't think it was more forceful, but I didn't remember it coming to a near complete stop about mid way through. It did this both times we rode it. It does that EVERY time you ride it! Flyer, disgusted. There is a reason the MCBR is on as hard as it is. I'm not sure why, but it's not like they are turning on the brakes for no reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Gibson Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 With the lights on I noticed a considerable ammount of movement on the track around the MCBR. I know track and supports are supposed to flex ( helping to absorb and distribute the force) but the track to the right and above your head was rocking back and forth every time we sat (yes literally sat) on the MCBR. I don't know if that's a normal ammount of movement for FOF but it's more than I've seen on other rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_M17 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Friday afternoon, just after the rain stopped, the station for FoF was empty. I rode 6x in the front seat and never had to get up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Usually when I go on Saturdays, the wait is between 30 minutes to an hour and 15 min. If we hit KI on a weekday, then 15-30 min. And last year (I haven't ridden FOF yet this year), I noticed the MCBR grabbing really hard on the trains. I guess it's getting old (I know, only 14 years), but for some reason I guess it can't take stresses as well anymore. Also, I didn't think you could stay in your seat because of the way the ride is set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Usually on Saturdays. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketingExpress Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Friday afternoon, just after the rain stopped, the station for FoF was empty. I rode 6x in the front seat and never had to get up. Never got up huh? I doubt that because of the waiting area between the loading station and the unload station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Friday afternoon, just after the rain stopped, the station for FoF was empty. I rode 6x in the front seat and never had to get up. Never got up huh? I doubt that because of the waiting area between the loading station and the unload station. I was thinking the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_M17 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Usually when I go on Saturdays, the wait is between 30 minutes to an hour and 15 min. If we hit KI on a weekday, then 15-30 min. And last year (I haven't ridden FOF yet this year), I noticed the MCBR grabbing really hard on the trains. I guess it's getting old (I know, only 14 years), but for some reason I guess it can't take stresses as well anymore. Also, I didn't think you could stay in your seat because of the way the ride is set up. Well yeah, I guess I should have worded it differently. I never had to wait to get back into my seat My bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 That probably would have been a better way to word it! Flyer, who has ridden many rides in a row without getting up on certain rides. That means staying seated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Unless, of course, you meant on King Cobra, Mantis, Firehawk and on and on and on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Unless, of course, you meant on King Cobra, Mantis, Firehawk and on and on and on.... I've been Terpied again! I've never marathoned on any coaster that isn't a sit down coaster. My record is 13 in a row on The Beast on a really light day when I marathoned on it for over two hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopThrill Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I myself haven't been on this year, just from the fact that every time I go by the line is spilling out the door. I remember one of the shortest waits was with a friend after work, were the line was in the station. And then the Sunday after a very busy Saturday in 2005 in Oct, I have never seen a walk on to the front seat. That was amazing, I remember last year the MCBR does bring the train to a full stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOFreak Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 If your planning on riding my baby, I suggest you pick the front seat. For some reason the back seat seems to pull less G's. Expect a 45 minute wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac2008 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Ive rode it twice this year( once with lights then once w/o) I usually go to fh right at 10 then straight to fof i waited maybe 25 mins combine those two times i have rode it. Just go early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnrealNightmare Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 This year I've ridden four times and I never waited more than 5 minutes. The entire time I have gone to the park though I have never waited more than 45 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZukoGirl Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 What's MCBR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Mid Course Break Run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywriter Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Opps skater beat me two it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 skater beat me to it a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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