I expected it to be a lot busier since it was a 3-day weekend. The only ride that I could even justify my FLP was MT. And even then it would've probably been 20 minutes tops. If I didn't already have the season loaded onto my Gold Pass I wouldn't have even bothered to use it. Though I think after 3 visits I know which rides are at the top of my list and which I can do without.

Holidays are really hit or miss.  I've been to the park on July 4th a bunch of times with pretty lax crowds.  

We've lucked out on weather so far, but the dicey forecast has been a big attendance factor this weekend.

Friday was pretty slow too. The longest lines were for food/ice cream. All of the rides were 10-15 minutes at the absolute most. It was pretty humid though.

Any predictions on crowds today?

^ Nice days after a rainy weekend can get busy, but storms tonight could keep the crowds down. I suggest watching the Diamondback webcam.

Any members at the park today that could update?

Yesterday was not too bad most of the day, however, I was really surprised Bat had a decent line (about to the last set of stairs) when most other lines were minimal. Heck, there was almost no line for Beast and I got a Zen Ride in White Water Canyon!

How bad are the wait times today? I am thinking about maybe going a little bit later.

Dropped by Soak City for lunch. That side of the park seemed very crowded, and yet, the lines for the slides didn't appear to be long.

Didn't set foot in the dry side, but the parking lot seemed quite full.

On 5/28/2019 at 2:43 PM, homestar92 said:

Dropped by Soak City for lunch. That side of the park seemed very crowded, and yet, the lines for the slides didn't appear to be long.

Didn't set foot in the dry side, but the parking lot seemed quite full.

Does Soak City have its own entrance? I haven't been since it was still Waterworks!

14 hours ago, DonnaFan said:

Does Soak City have its own entrance? I haven't been since it was still Waterworks!

It has an entrance for Gold/Platinum pass holders.

Boomerang Bay had a small entrance for passholders only. When the waterpark was converted to Soak City in 2012, a full gate was added that supports all ticket types.

Some of the water slides line can be very deceiving. From across the water park lines not going all the way down the stairs. Walk Over to water slide and the realize you have to wait for a mat before going to the stairs. 

Sidenote:  how come wait times for slides aren’t posted?

What's everyone's experience with crowds on Father's day? Super crowded?

Usually. However, unless the forecast changes this year, I don’t expect many people will tough it out. 

Obviously things can change and it's usually not super busy first thing after opening, but the parking lot seemed especially dead when I arrived today. Got there @ 10 and think there was only one other car in the check-in gates. Everything was walk on and didn't bother with fastlane. Things can change sure, but seems like a great day for those who were on the fence.

Went on DB back-to-back, so that was cool. Both times the train before me had a walk of shame. First time I witnessed that and it happened two times! Would really suck for them if that happened on a super busy day only to get bounced.

Hope everyone enjoyed their time if they went today.

How have the crowds looked with all this rain? 

Was thinking it might be a good day to make a trip on one of these "thunder showers off an on" days.  Bummer when it is raining but when it is not, I bet it is a ghost town.  Bad weather = less crowds. 

Though I didn’t ride anything yesterday (as I was at the park to see Crowder) I did see Delirium had a very small wait around 6:30ish.

Anyone around the park today?

3 hours ago, TheRickster said:

Anyone around the park today? 

Was there earlier today. Busier than last Sunday. Also just realized I can see the tip of the Eiffel Tower/WindSeeker from my balcony!

4 hours ago, TheRickster said:

Anyone around the park today?

I was. DT was open for a bit than closed, MTs effects still didn't work, DB was closed, and everything else was up and running. It stared raining and there was thunder/lightning around 6:15 and I'm sure the park will close. So if your heading rn, turn back (I'm sorry little one...)

Just now, TheBeast54 said:

I was. DT was open for a bit than closed, MTs effects still didn't work, DB was closed, and everything else was up and running. It stared raining and there was thunder/lightning around 6:15 and I'm sure the park will close. So if your heading rn, turn back (I'm sorry little one...)

Oh and all the rides are closed due to weather

Diamondback is on single train operation today, FYI. 

2 minutes ago, That_B&M_Roar said:

Diamondback is on single train operation today, FYI. 

I know! I’m here with some family from out town who are looking forward to it. Just shut the ride down and get at least one out...

Edited June 25, 20197 yr by LondonFreak

@LondonFreak at least DB is somewhat back up. It was a rough Saturday without it.

9 minutes ago, That_B&M_Roar said:

@LondonFreak at least DB is somewhat back up. It was a rough Saturday without it.

Yeah but it’s slowing us down. I’ve got a lot of stuff to show them here still!!!

@LondonFreak I hear that!! 

Now DB is closed...

DB is back and it looks like at least two trains. Mystic Timbers effects still out.