Coasterthon/Hurricane Ike question...

Fisherman

Anyone know if Six Flags would refund Coasterthon registration money to folks that decide not to go due to Hurricane Ike, if Ike comes our way here in the Houston area? Just curious.

-Derek
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ThatTh*ngGirl · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:05 pm Post subject:

That's going to be a question for the event organizers, which is the park. I would email David (regional rep) and ask him this so he can relay your question to them. That's a pretty unique situation for them to consider, so unique that I bet they haven't thought about yet.

batnick · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject:

what are the details on this event? if i evacuate d/fw is where ill be headed.

coasterphotos · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:01 pm Post subject:

coasterphotos · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:26 pm Post subject:

At this point, there will be no refunds offered. If guests are unable to make the Sat morning registration, packets and shirts, etc, will be available at will call.
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Fisherman · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:52 am Post subject:

Looks like Ike is probably going to hit more to the south anyway. At least we have hotel reservations in Arlington if we do need to evacuate. Wink

-Derek
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Fisherman · Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:22 am Post subject:

The funny thing now is that the nasty rainy part of the storm looks like it will hook around and go right through Dallas Saturday evening. I guess we won't be coming after all...most of the rides might be "rained out" anyway. Rolling Eyes

-Derek
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ThatTh*ngGirl · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:46 pm Post subject:

I'm sure this goes without saying, but around 4 this afternoon, LSCT was not only cancelled, but corporate dropped the axe on even opening the park (and Fiesta Texas as well), which I expected.

Even without rain on Sunday, which is only forecast for the morning, they are expecting major cleanup for Sunday in the event that weather permits the park to reopen. Parts of the park lie in a flood plain, and if we get heavy enough rains for long enough, they'll have a pretty major task on their hands since it does not take much for Johnson Creek to flood its banks.

Mike Robinson · Site Admin Joined: 12 Mar 2002 Posts: 4184

So did it rain enough in Arlington to warrant closure? I have a feeling this was more of an attendance issue....

ThatTh*ngGirl · Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:57 am Post subject:

Mike Robinson · Site Admin Joined: 12 Mar 2002 Posts: 4184

Jeez. Great Job Six Flags! Cancel the event after everyone arrives in town.

Edit: How are they refunding registration costs?

coasterphotos · Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:41 pm Post subject:

Apparently the GM of SFoT argued with corporate to keep the park open...they refused.

There are no refunds planned at this time.

Thankfully, for those that hung around for Sunday, they were able to still enjoy the park with nearly no lines. We were able to ride all the coasters in a little more than a couple hours. The only line we actually waited in was for La Vibora which was maybe 10-15 minutes. Everything else was a walk on. People were still able to use the parking and admission tickets as well as the food coupons. Even got the 25% discount purchases. So for those that were patient, at least the weekend wasn't a total loss.
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Mike Robinson · Site Admin Joined: 12 Mar 2002 Posts: 4184

Edit:

Going to hold my thoughts till everything gets back to normal.

Fisherman · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:05 pm Post subject:

That kinda sucks for those who evacuated the other direction. I really think Six Flags should have refunded the money or postponed the entire event somehow...oh well.

-Derek
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coasterphotos · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:14 pm Post subject:

Expect more information on this subject in the upcoming weeks....
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