I am writing this post from a bench at Six Flags in Arlington, TX. Today I have been hanging out here with 25 students riding rollercoasters, talking, laughing, making memories, and having a great time.
As a seasoned, veteran youth minister I have spent my fair share of time in Six Flags. During that time in the popular theme park, I have made several what I like to call “Six Flags Observations” that I would like to share with you…
1. SIX FLAGS PDA – for those of you who do not know, PDA means public displays of affection. There is not many places in the world where it is 105 degrees, people hot and sweaty everywhere, a number of unflattering smells coming from the park and people, and still you see couples all over each other. I don’t know if it is the fear of near death from the last coaster or freedom from the watchful eyes of parents, but it is ridiculous. Please don’t be one of those people. There are little kids everywhere and they do not need to see you sticking your tongue down your significant other’s throat or rubbing her mid-thigh while waiting in line.
2. GIRL THAT WEARS BIKINI TOP AS A TOP – Do I really have to say much about this one? All I can say is would you wear a bra around in public? Of course not, so please don’t at Six Flags.
3. SIX FLAGS IS A CASH-EATING MACHINE - There is not many places where you can actually sell a drink (with refills available) for $15. I am not exagerating that price. We had to park three vehicles and it seriously cost $55. A new rule Six Flags has is that you cannot put your personal belongings in the storage containers at the start of each ride. They now make you rent a personal locker for $1 each time you ride. The funny thing is that almost everything they sell you or that you win cannot fit on the rides, earning them more money. They even make the water in the drinking fountains lukewarm, so you buy more ice cold water or soda. Everything is strategically planned for you to spend more money!
4. THE GIGANTIC PRIZE – You spend $45 playing ring toss and what is your prize? A gigantic, 40 pound Tweaty bird stuffed animal. It always seems that people win that prize within the first thirty minutes of being in the park and have to lug that life-sized Scooby Doo around with them all day. What do people actually do with that prize when they get home? And for those boyfriends that thinks winning your girlfriend a life-size Taz is romantic, please stop.
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What about you? Got any funny Six Flags/theme park stories or observations? I would love to laugh today.
I don’t understand the grown women who wear….like church dresses and stilettos to six flags! WHAT THE HEY!?!?!?!?!?
VERY FUNNY!!! And so true. Disney World is even worse and very, very expensive. It costs almost $80 for a 1 day pass. Even when you and Lesley were little, Dad’s favorite phrase (when we bought drinks or ice cream for the 4 of us) was “TWENTY BUCKS!!!” It probably costs “TWENTY BUCKS” for 1 drink or ice cream now. But, oh the memories!!!
and people wonder why I don’t go to six flags anymore….
Another Six Flags Observations…there is nothing more embarrassing than seeing an adult man or woman wearing a superman cape. Leave that one to the kids.
That is HILARIOUS!!!
The bathrooms are my peeve. I guess people think, because they are not at home and don’t have to clean it, they can trash it.
and the waiting in the long lines!!!!
but you just have to pay attention to what day you go there
LOL!!..that is to funny…..ok i have a good one for you…….dont laugh to hard when you read this one…
when Michael and I were dating (we were 16, a looooong time ago)..his parents took the family and me to Fiesta Texas in San Antonio…well we as in Michael, me, and his two brothers were in line for a roller coaster ride …cant remember the name…well the line was long..and my nerves were getting more and more rattled the closer we got to getting in the seats…needless to say..i screamed like a big baby and cried at the end…the guys laughed at me to no end…lol…I dont cry anymore just in case you wondering…lol…i like roller coaster rides.
Brittany – I think the nice clothes and shoes to Six Flags is a reflection hoping to find of what I like to call “Six Flags Love”. You know where you meet that special someone in line for the Titan and hold hands awkwardly by the time you hit the Batman twenty minutes later.
Mom – I may never go to Disney World after that price breakdown. My future kids will hate me.
Sarah – bathrooms weren’t that bad this time, as long as you went before noon.
Faith – long lines are fixable if you go at the right times.
Teresa – I thought that I was about to hear a “I pee’d my pants at Six Flags” story. Thank you for surprising me.
ha ha yeah i no but i mean you just have to go the right days