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Yeah, and I don’t think its gonna be a total lean towards one at the same time. I have ZERO insider info, nor have I ever gone to SFGADV, so my opinion is probably invalid, but with the mentioned problems along with the family coaster boom, id imagine it’d be almost a “back and forth sorta pendulum shift”. So like 2026: Ka replacement, then after that a family coaster and some other general improvements, then after that the next thrill coaster, and so on and so forth.
I kinda think that we are likely seeing the end of yearly addition to large numbers SF properties. I would expect to see probably something 6 to 10 parks receiving noteworthy additions each year and then general maintenance and small stuff at the rest of the parks moving forward.
 
I kinda think that we are likely seeing the end of yearly addition to large numbers SF properties. I would expect to see probably something 6 to 10 parks receiving noteworthy additions each year and then general maintenance and small stuff at the rest of the parks moving forward.
I didn’t mean to insinuate that I meant next year after that, I just meant the next project. Ka replacement will likely cost a lot. And that’s cedar fairs strategy, space it out. I’ve said it before, but I feel like a lot of people have this “I want it now” mentality that isn’t sustainable. I feel like SFGADV is gonna get its issues resolved and become a better park, but, unfortunately it’s going to take a couple of years.
 
I didn’t mean to insinuate that I meant next year after that, I just meant the next project. Ka replacement will likely cost a lot. And that’s cedar fairs strategy, space it out. I’ve said it before, but I feel like a lot of people have this “I want it now” mentality that isn’t sustainable. I feel like SFGADV is gonna get its issues resolved and become a better park, but, unfortunately it’s going to take a couple of years.
I'm fine with it taking a couple of years for the park to improve, but in terms of future expansion, I can't say that any expansion is going to really do much for the park unless they get a Velocicoaster level coaster within the next several years.
 
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If they're demolishing Greet Lantern, can they take the upcharge rides with it? That whole area needs a rethink - "mirroring" The Flash with a new coaster on the other side when you're looking at the park from the front entrance would look much better.
 
From what I can tell the picture originated from this footage. The creator ClebyHerris posted the still image right around 2 PM today:

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(First view of Green Lantern is at the 0:39 mark, zoom in/screen capture is at the 2:43 mark of the video)
 
It’s really hard to tell from that footage, and the images from the other day of the heavy machinery loitering around the coaster are not encouraging, but that looks a little cleaner than just a straight up knockdown. Probably just wishful thinking.
 
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So why has this one reached its service life yet older B&M's than GL are still going?
Being moved once before likely hasn't helped it service life. It's also a model that B&M doesn't manufacture anymore. While I personally like the rides on these stands ups they are not popular with the general public and many have been converted to floorless.

All that said it probably hasn't actually reached the end of it's service life but is close enough not to justify the expense of relocating it and rebuilding especially if it also need a conversion to fit current market draw. I hate to see it go but understand why it's going.
 
So why has this one reached its service life yet older B&M's than GL are still going?
This was one of the coasters that would run for HitP even though B&M’s aren’t designed to run in colder temperatures. Unlike the other four B&Ms in the park, this one is a ride model that’s no longer in production, so the extra wear and tear of running for an extended season and in harsher weather conditions affects it a lot more since unlike the other four B&Ms that have the option for replacement parts, Green Lantern has a more limited supply chain.
 
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