Add a year and you might be closer. This thing is taking forever.I am going to plant my bet: January 2020.
I'll be shocked if it's even open by Christmas, as it looks sincerely like that they still have a ways to go before we see the ride operational.
Renew your pass for 3 years in time for WCR opening.Woohoo! Can't wait to ride in 2020, 2021, or 2022! :clap:
i haven't been to the park for a while, so is apocalypse and all of that going to be its own mini section? and has anything about the theming been shown? hopefully a new pre-show? or is it the same stuff.
huh, that's actually pretty cool. still is pretty confusing on how you go from it looking modern and sleek then entering to a post-apocalyptic zone. I oughta ask this tho, does the ride still have the Skynet signage scattered through it and could we count on seeing new props or is the same stuff?It sounds like Apocalypse has new queue videos, with a new story; but outside of that it'll be incorporated with The Underground (WCR).
huh, that's actually pretty cool. still is pretty confusing on how you go from it looking modern and sleek then entering to a post-apocalyptic zone. I oughta ask this tho, does the ride still have the Skynet signage scattered through it and could we count on seeing new props or is the same stuff?
You are correct.....everything is gone regarding Terminator. Although that is what I still call the ride.I'd assume any and all Skynet/Terminator branding would've been stripped back in 2011, when they lost the rights for Terminator Salvation. Could be wrong, it's been a long while since I've last been to the park.
I'm pretty sure the last time I rode the attraction, one of the tunnels and parts of the queue had yellowed bordered signs with an S on them, aka when terminator was still aroundYou are correct.....everything is gone regarding Terminator. Although that is what I still call the ride.
I found this on Twitter, it is a look at the new Apocalypse theming. Hopefully it is reopening soon since it is one of my favorite rides in the park, probably my second favorite behind Twisted Colossus.
It's open during Fright Fest, and I assume just the primrary reason to why it's closed when FF is not operational for the time being; is simply due to that it's extemely an easier way for the construction crews to get around.
The question is going to really matter come November, especially if WCR isn't even close to being done by then (EDIT: Park Bros has mentioned that Apocalypse will return to weekday ops, beginning on Tuesday).
Additionally from Park Bros, surprise surprise; they finally have footers for WCR in the station portion.
Maybe I just got lucky but when I went everything was great...I agree the Vault isn't as strong as last year but think its got some fun rooms. The Willoughbys was my biggest surprise maybe last year i just went on at the wrong time..but this year had a lot of cool scares i didn't notice until this year from the man dressed as a planter, the carriage driver and people behind glass.I went to Fright Fest tonight. Overall, this is a much weaker year than last year. I think that is partially because of the construction going on; not knowing when The Underground would be finished might have caused things to be rushed more than they otherwise would have. However, there is definitely some good.
Aftermath 2 was still great. I got more good scares in this single maze than I have throughout entire nights at other events. I really appreciate how Fright Fest is more creative with scares than some other haunts.
Willoughby’s Resurrected- I had a bad run through this one because I was behind a party where two people were filming it, and one had the flash on there phone while filming it which lit up way too much of the maze. With such a bad run through because of other guests, I can't really judge it.
Sewer of Souls-This was the biggest disappointment of the event. Last year this maze was great. However, a lot was changed and it just doesn't work as good. Hopefully it returns stronger than ever next year.
Vault 666 Unlocked- This was weaker than Hell Fest or the old Vault 666. It doesn't really do much with the antique store theme it has now either.
Condamned- This is a cool and inventive maze with some very good scenic
Red's Revenge- This was better than last year since the giant spider was working again. I would like to see this get some major enchantments and more animatronics next year.
Overall, the mazes are still fun, and it is great to have the mazes mixed in with all the great coasters. I also love having the park open much later than usual. I will probably make at least one more trip back this season to take advantage of the park having later hours. I am looking forward to what they end up doing in The Underground area next year.
Also, here are my pics of the new Apocalypse queue theming and West Coast Racers. I apologize that some of them uploaded sideways on this site.
Maybe I just got lucky but when I went everything was great...I agree the Vault isn't as strong as last year but think its got some fun rooms. The Willoughbys was my biggest surprise maybe last year i just went on at the wrong time..but this year had a lot of cool scares i didn't notice until this year from the man dressed as a planter, the carriage driver and people behind glass.