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Food and Fatties of Middle America!
WFChris replied to jray21's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Just spent a good part of my workday reading the thread, had a really good time! I liked the fattie concept as well, I mean, "When in Rome!" -
Six Flags Mexico (SFM) Discussion Thread
WFChris replied to zburns999's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
It doesn't go upside down. I know most of the coasters at Disneyland use velcro, but even then much of it has become quite loose over the years. I do imagine that velcro is easier to replace when it finally does fail, though. Superman needs them to remain secure though, there is a TON of airtime on that ride! Also, I've just been told that the bags are almost completely installed on one train, and only on a couple of seats in the other. We think that they are in the process of doing this at night, as I was there personally 2 weeks ago and saw zero of these. -
Six Flags Mexico (SFM) Discussion Thread
WFChris replied to zburns999's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Quick update on the park: - Slingshot is OPEN! MX$250 per rider and MX$200 per season pass holder (US $19.13 / $15.31) - Superman El Ultimo Escape is currently installing on-board loose item bags (like at Disney parks). Superman is a Morgan Hyper Coaster. Have we seen this on any other Six Flags coaster before? Perhaps it's the beginning of a trend? Superman is the large hyper coaster in the background. While the ride already utilizes a cubby system, they now have these on-board bags! -
I think X2 and Green Lantern are both really good. So, there's my vote for that. Holiday in the Park has been running at Six Flags Mexico for quite a while, and I hear they do a very good job with it. Of course, SFM is far better looking and operated than SFMM, so we'll have to see what they pull off up at the mountain.
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Erik & Smisty's Florida Oddventures
WFChris replied to Electerik's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Those Jesus cardboard cutouts really tie the room together. (Shameless 'Jesus looks like the Big Lebowski' plug). Always enjoy your threads, guys. Hope you start one for Vegas! -
What's New for 2014? Rides and Attractions
WFChris replied to larrygator's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Six Flags Mexico is opening up a Sling Shot this week. -
Photo TR: WFChris's Mexico Trips!
WFChris replied to WFChris's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^I totally know what you mean about 'awe factor.' When I went to the park last week, I caught myself staring at Medusa in a child-like way that I haven't done since 'X' was built at SFMM. The drops, flips, and crazy turns just look so weird and impossible and EXCITING! -
WW'S COASTERMANIA PTR
WFChris replied to Woodie Warrior's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Thanks for posting these! The photo quality is improving, however I'm also kind of a fan of 'real' shots, so I enjoyed your first couple of reports quite a bit. Trust me, it takes time to get used to posting these P:TR's and hoping that at least a few comments trickle in! Don't lose faith! -
Photo TR: A [Disney] Dream Vacation
WFChris replied to jedimaster1227's topic in Photo Trip Report Archive
I think at some point, every single thing on the ship was your 'favorite.' Cool report, would love to try one of these cruises some day. -
Photo TR: WFChris's Mexico Trips!
WFChris replied to WFChris's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^You know, I'm not sure exactly but I have heard that they plan on having it open by Mid-June, so I would imagine that they would need to finish building it by the end of this month to meet that deadline. My totally uneducated guess is that it looks 60%-80% complete. -
Photo TR: WFChris's Mexico Trips!
WFChris replied to WFChris's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
This was my third visit to the park including the TPR tour, and I'll be back in a couple of months for Medusa! -
Photo TR: WFChris's Mexico Trips!
WFChris replied to WFChris's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Well, I just got back from Mexico City again, I was there for a big 4 day music festival. It was NUTS. Anyway, I made some time to renew my Pase Anual at Six Flags Mexico, and thought I would take some time to share some pictures with you fine folks. We'll start with an OMG MEDUSA UPDATE!!!!! Here we can see the crew installing a curvy piece of track. This turn was previously a lot higher off the ground if my memory serves me correctly. The coaster is situated on a densely forested hill and isn't easy to take pictures of. It should end up being very 'Outlaw Run...ny' Prices this year. Renewing my AP was MX$480 which is US$36.60 Medusa towers over the entry plaza of Six Flags Mexico. Random themeing at Superman El Ultimo Escape Lift hill action poking up over the restaurant You can barely make out the insane first drop and another hill through the structure If I saw track, I took a picture. Like I said, it's not easy to photograph, especially inside the park. Really, this is all you can see inside the park. Yes, it's okay to take pics on the ferris wheel. This was the best I could do, there was this terrified girl in my car and she wouldn't let me scoot over to take a better shot. Cool shot of the park. Random flippy ride thing and Vampire Infestation. I heard a rumor that it's gonna go Zombie soon. S&S fun. They were only running one tower so I neglected to ride it. Sling Shot opens next week. It's pretty big and should end up being a lot of fun! I saw it testing. The first boomerang ever on the planet. With it's silly 3 minute first lift. So many flats at this park, it makes for a really nice atmosphere. This is the entrance to the kids area, apparently the facade is from the 'before Six Flags' period. Another cool random flat. Double Decker merry go round. For some reason I never noticed this before. Another shot of Sling Shot. For those who have been, it's between Boomerang and the Swings. Another shot inside the park. This is just inside the park. I'm not sure what they were doing with that box on a string but they were moving it all over the place. And one more shot from the parking lot for good measure. Notice the track IN the trees? This is gonna be a cool ride! After I got back into the city off the Metro, there was this crazy thunderstorm. Everybody was waiting in the exit to let it pass. I love Mexico City!!!!! -
Best and Worst SoCal Parks?
WFChris replied to 2012jarrett's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
It's funny that you were so disappointed by Screamin. See, I think it's one of the best coasters in Southern California. It's kinda like this thread...I don't think it has helped the OP at all in chosing his two parks because we all have our own set opinions! Although, parkhopper at DLR on a long operating day and SFMM is really the answer he's looking for. -
Need help with another Theme Park Show Idea!
WFChris replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Behind the scenes of the Sheriff's Department at SFMM (or any other park with an on-site police station, if any). -
Photo TR: The Kiwis Do Texas Midwest 2013
WFChris replied to mattnz's topic in Photo Trip Report Archive
Great report! I really need to get back to BGT...or A... there are just so many other places I would rather spend my money than Florida!!! My one and only visit was also cut short by an afternoon thunderstorm...I remember we were heading back to the park entrance area, we saw a flash of lightning, then a huge crowd of people running back into the park area! It was pretty wild...being from Southern California its always wild when we see real actual weather.