MF load time slower

I haven't seen the MF crew in action since late May. It was pretty "relaxed" then, and I mentioned it in a TR. It was over a half hour (closer to 40 minutes) with a freeway stamp to get on a train. Most of that was due to guests having trouble fitting, but not all of it.

I also noticed that the Mantis crew is donig a great job moving those trains (which is a bit unusual compared to the last few years), as are the Magnum and Raptor crews (which is not unusual at all---those crews seem to be great every year.)

For what it's worth, most of the crews this season that I've personally seen seem to be doing pretty well; I wouldn't panic about making a visit yet. But, until I start reading more positive reports from the Big Blue Ride, I won't be riding it unless I have a freeway stamp, or it is first thing in the morning with a short line.

I waited about 15 min. for it Thursday, with a freeway.

The line was moving pretty quickly on Thursday. I must say that I was not very impressed, however, compared to the crews in previous years.

I have to say that there are many factors why the crew is slower now, then even at the beginning of the year. Which the crew was doing a surpurb job, but when the crew was changed in the middle of May do to promotions for most of the crew that was back from last year. It was a learning experience for the crew all over again, but they had to do it while the park was open and the guests are waiting in line. I have noticed an improvement over the last couple of weeks and after a talk with Park Op's they seem to be asking for single riders and pairing people up again with other single riders. Which was frustrating to see trains coming in with empty seats when that could be other riders getting on the train. I am sure the crew will get it together and do a fine job as they get more familar with the operation of the ride. All I can say is be patient, enjoy the ride, and lets see how things are running by 01July.

Tony, it's sad not being on MF and seeing you every few days. I actually passed you on the way out of the park last Thursday. I will be there again this Thursday. I agree that it was frustrating not seeing single riders paired up... it was tempting to just start doing it myself again...