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GrumpyFamilyof5
06-23-2007, 01:37 PM
Hi, just showed pics to my little one and he was interested in the Sky Tower. On SW website it says a small extra fee for this. Can anyone tell me what this fee is and is it worth it??
Thanks a bunch!;) :)
dana1003
06-23-2007, 05:53 PM
id like to know too..also is it a sit down thing or are you standing w/a bunch of people?
dana1003
06-23-2007, 05:56 PM
just found the info..its $3.00 a person and lasts 6 min. 2 levels of singls row seats..guess that doesnt mean my mom s gonna do it..shes afraid of heights...oh well...anyone know if its scary?
JoyMouse
06-23-2007, 07:14 PM
No, it's not intended to be a thrill ride. You just slowly ride up and back down. It is more of a sight-seeing ride than anything else. The view is pretty awesome, but once is enough. We don't normally do it when we visit.
GrumpyFamilyof5
06-23-2007, 08:05 PM
hmmm, I don't know about that. I'm interested in anything once, but with 5 of us that's another 15.00?? I don't know I'll have to think on this one, guess I'll make up my mind when we get there!
Thanks for the info!:)
yaytezIOA
06-23-2007, 09:41 PM
If you have a platinum passpor its free. We usually always hit it because its air conditioned, and a good way to rest the feet and keep the kids entertained.
tropical depression
06-23-2007, 09:57 PM
If you have a platinum passpor its free. We usually always hit it because its air conditioned, and a good way to rest the feet and keep the kids entertained.

it's been changed so that all passport holders are free.
ChrisK
06-23-2007, 10:47 PM
I usually get on it to check on the progress of the water park. That is, if the Tower is open. It's been closed quite a few times over the last couple of months.
Kcross3625
06-24-2007, 12:58 PM
We were just there on 6/20 and it was closed.
ChrisK
06-24-2007, 03:18 PM
Was closed today 6/24. Was posted at the entrance booths.
GrumpyFamilyof5
06-24-2007, 05:00 PM
Wonder Why?:confused3
tropical depression
06-24-2007, 09:12 PM
Wonder Why?:confused3

weather conditions.
ChrisK
06-24-2007, 10:54 PM
weather conditions.

Umm. It was bright and sunny out when I was there quite a few times, including today and it wasn't open. Today was the first time I saw the magnet by the booths coming in to the parking lot stating it was closed.
JoyMouse
06-25-2007, 07:26 AM
It was only open part of the day on 6/19. It was sunny and hot then too.
GrumpyFamilyof5
06-25-2007, 10:36 AM
Things that make you go Hmmmmmmmm.......;) :goodvibes
tropical depression
06-25-2007, 10:49 AM
it's the same way with the skyride at Busch Gardens. I've always been told wind was a factor, even on a clear day. I don't know if it's their go-to answer, but that's what I've been told.
GrumpyFamilyof5
06-25-2007, 11:24 AM
it's the same way with the skyride at Busch Gardens. I've always been told wind was a factor, even on a clear day. I don't know if it's their go-to answer, but that's what I've been told.

Makes sense, I don't think I'd feel comfortable if the wind was bad. I can't even stand it when the wind is bad and I'm driving!:)
Mmketeer
06-25-2007, 03:33 PM
Hi,

I was just there on Friday and it wasn't open. The cost was $3 a person.
MissionMouse
06-25-2007, 04:49 PM
Well then maybe...

1) wind conditions
2) maybe they have set an hourly utilization requirement designed to counter operating expenses...if not enough guest use it during the initial part of the day they close it down...a trend may keep it closed for multiple days

I know when we have visited in November and December the tower was closed each time...multiple consecitive days too.
tropical depression
06-25-2007, 08:18 PM
I've just always thought of it as a 400 ft screw...ride turns up, ride turns down. they have wind sensors on it, as well as the skyride at BG.