Mr.Six

If all these prices really bother everyone so much then why do you guys do it? To me its one of those things as "It is what it is" . If I don't like it, I won't do it. If you guys really are Six Flags bashers then why go back to their parks and buy their passes? Is it because Six Flags isn't half as bad as you want to make it out to be? But you still like talking big about a $5.00 - $10.00 difference? Just pointing out the obvious.

^ Looks like a lot of people. Just another excuse to go, "Hey hey terrible Six Flags!"

Radar detector not on? Anyways, Nice TR!

"Rabble rabble rabble....."

Maybe you should write to the maintenance department then?

I always suggested the dark green polo shirts for the leads. Nothing fancy, but it does single them out. But dressing all fancy won't help you if you still don't have any means of communication!

Trust me, they have been brought up. Cell phones would still be a slow response method to any security issue. Not to mention it would be the talk of the town if someone snapped a photo on here of a cell phone being used. Keep in mind leads look exactly like ride operators. Nothing would beat a quick acting radio.

Joey is right, also keep in mind you don't need to post an employee in the line to "watch" the line. Just an employee is line accessible . Even X2 has an employee at what's called split , which is when you either proceed to stair side or ramp side. Something that has always bothered me about Magic Mountain too is the lack of radios used between employees. Only supervisors and security have them. Which means even if you are roaming the line as a lead and you notice something that calls for instant action, your pretty much on your own!

I'm not saying its the practice of a decent theme park to rely on their guests to alert them of certain security situations that arise throughout the day. However at Magic for right now I believe it to be the best resource; and its unfortunate. I don't see it possible for magic to be hiring on extra security / park & safety guards. If anything, they'd have to transfer already hired employees to perform these actions. Which would be a process all in itself. The best option now is to teach line employees to take a proactive and initiative stance with 0 tolerance for any situation that might come their way when alerted by a guest. The issue with that however is that most Magic Mountain employees , esp. in rides is that they are already performing the duties of 2-4 theme park employees. They honestly might not be able to leave their area to assist in a non-emergency situation. So that being said, its clear that the least expensive option ( That being training and coaching of the above ) only has a slight chance of working. Because here is the clear and simple formula that won't work. *$8.00 p/h Ride Op +Poor Training +Must conduct the jobs of 2-4 other theme park workers at the same time. +Understands there are no rewards for going above and behind. And now your asking them to play the part of security and safety. And telling them they must now step away from doing their 2-4 extra jobs to assist in this matter. It just will not work. Maybe 1/10 ride ops at Magic Mountain will have good enough moral standards to attempt to do this, but the majority will certainly not. This is why for Magic's current well being, the best option is that the guests be the eyes and the ears of the park. Its far beyond what a park guest should ever have to do, but it will be the most effective.

I've thrown out a fair share of these so called humans that were better fitted to be discarded in a tissue 18-25 years ago. Problem is the other guests have to be the park's eyes and ears in most of the situations and act immediately if they want something taken care of. Doesn't always work, but its better than not doing anything.

Its cool ; I've already been in contact with The President.

I make dumb topics when I sleep walk.

Huh?

Hey. Please use the search function next time to check to see if we have a thread already existing of the same content.... or in the case scroll down on the first page and check! http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=50247 Thanks. Locked.

I believe a week or so ago they issued it to be mandatory among all employees. ( Now lets just see how long it stays enforced )

Huh? $54.99 ? You need to show your ticket when upgrading. You can't do it with your "Shoppers Pass!" Ticket... you doubt Six Flags would do it. Even though it was just said they do? :/ Confused.

^ I was just thinking the exact opposite, I really do this this IS the Best Video of all time!

SFMM actually still does offer the Shoppers Pass, $59.99 for 60 minutes. You can purchase one at ticket will call.

I don't know what source you go that from rawtotheargh, but you couldn't be anymoreWROtothaNG. And I think I speak on behalf of any other half decent human when I tell you you are what's wrong with America. Ok , bye!

GatorChris you nailed it! Couldn't agree with you more! Cheers to sanity on the board!

This thread makes my head hurt!

Parking passes are available for $50.00. However, if you park that day AND show the receipt parking passes are only $35.00 . You may purchase them at Guest Relations.

I'd check back when we pass forever.

Now now, ADULTS , lets do something more productive then arguing on a coaster website on such a lovely monday night.

How can anything get fixed if you decide to NOT go to Guest Relations about it?