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Happy National Roller Coaster Day! Huge upgrade theming-wise. If they really enclose the station to enhance the fog and lighting, that would be insane. Also, OTSR.


I'm not sure who keeps pushing the comfort collars on these parks...

Once again, they're pointless, and couldn't be less comfortable
 
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I'm not sure who keeps pushing the comfort collars on these parks...

Once again, they're pointless, and couldn't be less comfortable
They’re faster and easier to check than seatbelts which have to be checked before the restraints go down. A big reason why Ghost Rider ops are so terrible. Plus if you’ve ridden West Coast Racers then you know they hardly affect your ride.
 
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Plus, it appears these comfort collars are already attached to the lap bar, much like Wonder Woman at SFMM. They literally take two seconds to put on and check, so if that's really the case, it could really improve ops.
 
They’re faster and easier to check than seatbelts which have to be checked before the restraints go down. A big reason why Ghost Rider ops are so terrible. Plus if you’ve ridden West Coast Racers then you know they hardly affect your ride.
I've ridden enough SkyRocketII's to know they are bothersome
 
There aren’t much lateral forces in Monty, so I don’t think they’ll be a big deal in this….though it’s still annoying and unnecessary.
I'm trying to recall if Full Throttle has them...I feel like it doesn't

That essentially has a gigantic loop so it is kind of a bummer that Knotts has chosen to have them
 
I'm trying to recall if Full Throttle has them...I feel like it doesn't

That essentially has a gigantic loop so it is kind of a bummer that Knotts has chosen to have them
Full throttle opened without any belts, just the lap bar. Seatbelts were added around the same time Goliath received its belts.
 
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Hasn't it always said that and its a mislabel? If that wasn't the case then all the coasters would be converted. I wouldn't read too much into what Intamin has on their site.
 
Sorry I've been slacking on updates....
PART 1

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They FINALLY updated the two map "signs" in the park to include the recent changes (pizza, bathrooms, fiesta)

Speaking of the new Prop Shop Pizza, I realized I never posted pics of it. :look: OOPS! So here's those pics from July :ninja::lol:
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This was taken AFTER the "grand opening", they were still working on scenic details that weren't done yet
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Pasta, Pizza, Salad, Beer (in that order)
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Beverages & cashier
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The new (outdoor) covered dining area is bigger than it looks! Could've used a ceiling fan or two though
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The rooftop billboard was finally completed

And of course those new bathrooms by the Bumper Cars
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One of Two family restrooms with baby changing table (the toilet is on the right of the door wall)
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Double drinking fountain with water bottle refill
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The sink area is shared between the bathrooms
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As you can see, the men's restroom is very spacious. From what I've heard, the women's restroom has about 16 stalls (for those curious).

IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW....
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Beary Tales Giftshop has this nice piece of KNOTT'S extinct ride history

Due to the new bathrooms, the arcade beneath Beary Tales needed a minor redo to accommodate them
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The "prize counter" used to be right here in the center, which was honestly awkward & terrible.
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The "prize counter" has been relocated to the back of the arcade which allows for better staff view..
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This is the view to the left of the prize counter, which also happens to be the backside of the new restrooms
 
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Sorry for the double-post.... Here is update
PART 2

Here's the stage & former Papa Loca building
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Here's your Montezooma's Revenge P0rn
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View from Camp Snoopy (Balloon Race ramp)

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Looking through the construction wall hole, you'll see the queue gates have been removed & the queue itself ripped up!

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Part of the track has been removed

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Here's your view from Jaguar of the old loop area

In other news, they just recently repaved the midway pathway from Silver Bullet underpass all the way up to Fiesta Village. What I saw the other week, the pathway behind Fiesta heading along the "lake" to Sol Spin was walled off & ripped up. So they're trying to get the areas done in phases. Sorry for the lack of pic!

On a completely unrelated note, if you never noticed, they "fixed" the penny press machines by Mystery Lodge. No more loose change needed. Just swipe your card for a piece of nostalgia! For $3, you get all 3 designs instead of choosing one.
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This particular machine features Knott's Scary Farm "Halloween Haunt" pressed pennies!