Day 3 - SeaWorld of Texas, Six Flags Over Texas
Day 3 - SeaWorld of Texas, Six Flags Over Texas
Ole Bredesen-Vestby
Steel Eel was a great surprise for me. One of my favourites so far on this trip. Again great hospitality from the park, and I had a great day. Did not have time to see the shows though, so I have to come back here some time.
Cal Jones
Sea World turned out to be a really friendly park. I didn't get time to look at the animals but the ERS on Steel Eel was superb. Fun ride crew and a great coaster.
After a loooooong drive we finally arrived at Six Flags over Texas in the evening. It was my first visit there for ten years so I was really looking forward to riding some of my old favourites as well as several newer additions.
Texas Giant has got a bit rough since my last visit but I still love this coaster. It needs a bit of TLC though. Titan... well the first drop is superb but I shall have to withhold judgement on the rest of the ride. The high-G helixes were very intense and I ended up "enjoying" my last meal a second time. Oh dear.
Gordon Taylor
Steel Eel was wonderful. Rode as good as it looked and managed several rides despite being tight for time. The Great Blue, err I mean White was also terrific but couldn't face the Big Mack and being wet on the bus. Sorry! Magic hospitality and thanks for the gifts guys! Shamu to the power of three was a gr8 show. Six Flags TX and TX giant , tho rough in the back seat was a REAL coaster, white knuckle rough and ready. The pussies on this trip couldn't hack it. Titan, one of the very best. EVER. Enough said.
Andy Dewar
A rather humid morning in SeaWorld, I really rated Steel Eel and the fun efforts from the ride ops, very entertaining. I really enjoyed Six Flags Over Texas, nice park particularly Titan and Mr Freeze leaving me with outstanding memories.
Matthias Pies
Kurzer Zwischenstop in Sea World San Antonio. Steel Eel hat Spass gemacht und die ERS schoen ausgenutzt. Leider stellte sich ahher die Counterfrage: Counten oder eine der Tiershows ansehen. Ich entschied mich fuer die Counts. Auch wenn es mir wirklich etwas leid um Shamu tat. Nach einer Anstrengenden und sehr langen Fahrt erreichten wir Abends nach Parkschluss SF over Texas. Wir hatten insg 1 Std ERS auf Titan und Texs Giant. Texas Giant ist grottenschlecht und jedes Wort ueber die Bahn ein Wort zu viel. Titan dagegen war der absolute Oberhammer. Die beiden Helixes sind so unglaublich intensiv und der Airtimehuegel einfach nur ein Traum. First Row ist bei dieser Bahn absolute Pflicht . Gruss an alle Onrider, Matthias
Eirik Erstad and Jonas Aastroem
Too bad we did not get to experience all that SeaWorld has to offer. It seems like a nice place to work, the ride ops at Steel Eel were fantastic. Thanks for the fun ERS and the gifts. We rounded off the day after a long drive with an amazing ERS on Titan (and the Texas Giant). Titan is one powerful steel coaster. We love it! The local American members and the staff at Six Flags Over Texas couldn't have been more hospitable. Thank you for the refreshing welcome!
Cecilie, vi savner deg. Men vi passer paa aa kjoere for deg ogsaa :) (Boia, btw!)
Paul Orsmond
SeaWorld was a lovely park, and it was a shame we couldn't fit everything in, but we still managed to squeeze in most of the rides we could, plus I still managed to catch the Sea Lion Show so did very well in 3hrs I thought. Steel Eel was fantastic, a wonderful coaster and full of airtime. We then went onto Six Flags for a short evening of fun having ERS's on the Bobsled,Titan and Texas Giant,Titan was amazing, very intense.
Chris Simon
SeaWorld: I'm a fan of the Morgan hypers so was looking forward to Steel Eel, but was surprised to find it's not actually a hyper! But it does everything a hyper should so that's OK. A bit more bumpy on the landings though. Great White was just as intense as yesterday's Goliath, both Batman clones.
SFoT: I only managed two rides during the Titan ERS. I found its two helixes from hell far too powerful for me this time!
Lars Soerensen
The ERS at SeaWorld was great, got plenty of rides, both in the front and the back of the train. The ride-ops really had energy, which was great! My plan was to ride all the other coasters, but after we found the dolphin pool, the plans were flushed. We stayed at the dolphin pool for like an hour, just observing the dolphins. We also gave them some sushi, which they seemed to like.
At Six flags over Texas we rode La Vibora which was fun. After that both Titant and Texas Giant was open, me and Steve decided to only ride the Titan. We got advice, to walk around after each ride to get a beak for the heavy g's, well we didn't do that, and we did not miss one train! What a lovey powerful high speedy ride, and what a great way to end the day!
Kim Varde Lassen
Had my presumptions about Steel Eel. Thought it would be the same as Steel Force, which I was not totally impressed by, but this was really cool and had the ever so important airtime incorporated. We had a festive ERS... humorous ride ops are always a kick. And then... dolphins! Fascinating and beautiful animals. We got to feed them and stroke their rubbery noses. A baby nibbled at my fingers thinking a had fish fingers... aaawww.
On to SFOT. ERS on La Viibora and... and Titan. Wow! that's an intense amount of speed and G's... loved it!! Did it 10 times.
Steve Fagin
This was a good couple of days. SeaWorld was worth the trip for Steel Eel, whose increasingly old-skool type of thrill was a nice diversion from the grim-faced sharks circling endlessly in their tank, one of which was an uncomfortably close resemblance to my Junior School headteacher.
Lee Bennett
Hello everyone at home having a great time riding all the splendid coasters and had a little fame today riding the titan at SFOT for the Arlington news!
Paul Greenwood
SeaWorld is definately a place I'd like to return to. The ride operators on Steel Eel were probably the most enthusiastic I've come across - they whipped us up into such a frenzy that I was completely hyperactive all day, running around the park like a mad thing..!! We had to leave fairly early for our long drive to Arlington and after passing the same ChuckleCheese restaurant for the 5th time, it became apparant we were lost!! We made it to Six Flags though and had a fantastic evening of ERS's and more hospitality Texas style. I still like the Texas Giant but it would definately benefit from some work. Oh, did I mention the 95 degree (at least) heat????!!
Darren and Mary
Very short visit to SeaWorld only able to see the penguins and of course the coasters, nice interaction from the operators of Steel Eel which Darren enjoyed, along with the big blue one - the Great White, We the went on to Six Flags Over Texas for two ERS's Texas Giant which I was advised not to ride - but I did and got bumped about, Darren stayed on this for eight consecutive times and only came off to ride Titan on the ERS. Hospitality at both parks was great - long tiring but enjoyable day.
Malcolm Marr
SeaWorld and SFOT both have coasters that steal the horizon; Steel Eel at the former looking particularly great, and riding well too with plenty of airtime even at the start of the day. At the end of the evening Titan at the latter showed what sustained g-forces can do with all attempts to lift our feet from the floor during the helices being impossible to achieve. Having been warned not to, I rode Texas Giant in the back; it was a memorable experience....I think.
Jeppe Nygaard
I had a great day today starting at SeaWorld with ERS on Steel Eel, a really good coaster. A few news crews where there making Interwievs for press and TV.
Great hospitallity by the park and nice staff too. From there we vent to Six Flags over Texas for evening with 3 ERS' back to back. A great way to end the day.
O&A Rees
SeaWorld Steel Eal good coaster with nice airtime. We also got a nice t-shirt and cap. SFoT managed only two goes on Texas Giant. We really enjoyed Titan.
Martin Valt
My first visit to this particular SeaWorld. Enjoyed Steel Eel a lot. It's now my second favourite Morgan hyper behind Phantom's Revenge. Great "behind closed doors" evening at SFoT.The Giant hasn't aged too well it has to be said, but still managed two back seat rides - yeah baby! Titan continues to deliver. If it didn't have that mid-course brake stopping it dead, it would probably be a world top ten ride. Tim and Jeffrey - thank you for your amazing hospitality. We are not worthy :)
Yvonne Janik
Steel Eel is a beautiful coaster with its bright yellow track spreading out among the trees and water, and I love the airtime; every seat is good. Thank you, Fran and team for making our day at SeaWorld amazing! The crew running Steel Eel were especially energetic and funny. After an intense 5 hour drive with traffic delays, we arrived at Six Flags Over Texas for our ERS, were greeted by Kendell and crew, given drinks, and wisked away to a fun ERS on 3 coasters. Titan is the tallest coaster we will ride on our 15 day trip. The hospitality and generosity of SFOT were excellent.
David & Susan Ellis
What a day! We started with extended ride time on Steel Eel, a fun coaster with a crew determined to make everyone cheer and laugh. What fun. After that the park gave us free t-shirts, lanyards and hats! Susan watched the Shamu show, whilst I rode the water coaster and tried the complimentary beer! After a long drive to Dallas and Six Flags over Texas, we had exclusive riding on 3 coasters, despite arriving late at the park. Of the three rides, Titan, a huge megacoaster, was the star. Amazingly strong g'forces was the order of the day. Great fun. Hello to everyone at home!
Chris And Lisa
SHAMU!!!!!.. oh yeah coasters :-) ERS on Steel Eel was good fun, with great ride op's to make things more enjoyable. We managed to get all 4 coasters done with enough time to catch most of the Shamu show, especially enjoyed by Lisa! After a long drive we made it to Six Flags over Texas where straight away we were taken in the park for ERS time. Titan is a great G filled coaster which you could enjoy lots of rides on, which could not be said for the Texas giant.....OWWWW. Chiropractor and dentist needed on the exit ramp for that ride, its a shame it has become so rough in its age, which the Ride Op's like to remind us it was the #1 wooden coaster.....in 1999!
Mark and Jenny
The dolphins at SeaWorld were the highlight of the trip so far for Jenny! For me, I was more impressed with Steel Eel. We had just enough time here to get a good look around and to hit a few of the attractions. Once again, the hospitality here was great. After SeaWorld we hit SFoT for an evening ERS. What a great introduction to a park I have waited so many years to visit. Texas Giant may be rough but it's a mighty ride, whereas Titan is just a G monster. Can't wait for tomorrow!
Steve Gzesh
What a full day! This was my first visit to SeaWorld in San Antonio, so all the coasters were fresh credits for me. And they were GOOD coasters, too! Alas, no time to see any of the shows, but this gives me reason to return. Also made it to Six Flags over Texas for a couple hours and the park staff was incredibly hospitable, especially considering we arrived late and after the park had closed for the general public. The coasters are running well (Titan exerts an insane number of Gs!) and can't wait to add two credits to my coaster roster tomorrow.
Andy Costin
Another action-packed day! Steel Eel at SeaWorld had lots of floaty airtime, and was smooth, 3 other good coasters too. But we had too little time here, had a long drive to Six Flags Over Texas, and boy, was it worth it! ERS on 3 coasters, Titan was intense - great helix g-forces. Texas Giant could have been superb, but suffered with age. Hospitality was great, Looking forward to tomorrows visit to the park.
Paul Hindle
Two great coasters in Steel Eel and Titan got me to 249... which will be 250??
David Elvy
SeaWorld San Antonio was great. Steel Eel was awesome and Journey to Atlantis was a nice way to cool off in the Texas heat. After the long drive to Arlington, we got to Six Flags over Texas. We had 3 ERS sessions, La vIbora was nice, Texas Giant was ok in the front and Titan was fast, intense and G filled. I almost greyed out on the helix, the same thing happened to me on Goliath at Magic mountain in 2002. A good day, what will tomorrow bring.
Les 4 francais (YVON . GAELLE . YANNIS - PASCAL)
En ce 3 eme jour de tour de parcs, les mots clefs seront reussite, convivialite, frisson ect....., car l accueil fourni par le personnel fut fort sympatique et tres aimable.
Pour continuer la confirmation de l aventure , le giant, titan etc sont excellent, l encadrement se porte a merveille et ont s amusent nikellement bueno michto
andycoasterboy
After our first bus diversion we arrive at the park and have a fantastic ERS on Steel Eel - with great ride ops. After a few complimentary beers and touching of dolphins we head off to the next park. Giant once great sadly now a terrible ride. Titan thankfully is still an awesome ride dude.
Chris Hull
Funtime ERS on Steel Eel - fast and smooth with fun operators Rest of the rides at SeaWorld kept us amused before the drive to Six Flags Over Texas with evening ERSs on their bobsleigh, Texas Giant and Titan. Texas Giant looked awesome but rode quite badly depending the seat chosen. Titan however proved to be packed with action and high G's. Great introduction to the park - more to follow tomorrow!
Nina Kleppe
Great ERS on Steel Eel, a really fun coaster. Got to do the rest of the coasters as well. Nice park. The evening ERS on three coasters in SFOT was great. Loved Titan.Superb coaster with lots of airtime, and some great g-forces. Had a really good time.
Mette Doving
Great start of the day with a trip to Sea World. Morning ERS on the Steel Eel. Thanks for the T-shirt and cap. nice park, have to come back for some time to the shows. Then a looong drive up to SFOT. 3 evening ERS, loved the Titan. Loads of Airtime. Great both in the back and the front. The Texas Giant a little too rough, shame as it seems like a good coaster.
Christof Muehlan
I am going to make Titan my new #1 Steel Coaster. There are four reasons: It is pretty far away from Germany, it is not an Intamin, it is not a B&M, it is great!
Dirk Lather
Das ist ganz kurz geschrieben. Sowohl EGF wie auch Superman in New England sind heute von ihrem Tron gestossen worden. Titan hat einfach alles, was meine persoenliche Nr1 haben muss. Punkt Basta Schluss und Aus!
