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I never thought Viper was a bad ride; it's the best of those old Arrow multi-loopers. I'm not saying it's a "great" ride, but at least it's not painful.
It's super painful for tall people like me but that's mainly due to the restraint design placing major force on the collarbones, rather than the ride itself. Although some of the track transitions are just shocking, particularly into the first cork screw... It's gotten to the point where I can't ride it anymore which is a shame cos I loved it in the 90s.
Exactly, I have a long torso and the restraints are real painful on my collarbones. And the the collarbone is connected to the neck bone. So, I suffer neck pain in addition.
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San Diego had a good one on 4th of July.
Shot with LG G3 phone
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delete: double post
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Magic Mountain Trivia: Twisted Colossus is not the first use of "twist" in name of a ride at Magic Mountain.
Sierra Twist...may it RIP
Close. Sierra Twist was originally named Swiss Twist.
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Magic Mountain Trivia: Twisted Colossus is not the first use of "twist" in name of a ride at Magic Mountain.
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This should be a good show for the 7-Up/Dixi Cola Showcase Theatre.
Anyone else plan on attending?
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Checking twitter feed on "Twisted Colossus wait" and everyone seems pretty unanimous that the wait is worth it.
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When the original Colossus opened, the line was about the same as what people are reporting for TC. Historical perspective. However, I think TC will stay more popular. I am sure there are some former riders of Colossus in for a shock to their system expecting TC to be similar to the original.
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Is there any videos with Riders on it yet?
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Memorial Day Weekend will be a madhouse.
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I'd like the Innoventions building filled with Animatronics creatures, singing, and some type of system to move the audience while still seated.
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That's it. SFMM needs to build a canal connecting the park to the Pacific Ocean.
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I envision the queue line entrance for Twisted Colossus to be rather tame. I think the line should lead to a room where riders are greeted by a giant Buddha via special effects. Then the line goes out into a maze leading to a room where bright lights flicker fast off and on giving the illusion that people are moving about like robots. After they exit the building they wait out the rest of the line being entertained by old warner brothers cartoons on CRT displays mounted above. Of course the screens will be protected by plexiglass that are scratched up and hard to see during daylight. Old chewing gum stuck to various places will be a key feature of the line. Also, for the hot days, two water drinking fountains will be in line where people can have another place to throw/stick their gum. One fountain will have water drizzling out and the other one will shoot water at people standing 10 feet away. The line will also have mist sprays that will be so weak that a 5mph wind will blow it out towards the parking lot leaving no cooling effect for those in ine. Every 10 minutes, the cartoons will be interrupted by a Boy George video of Karma Chameleon. At the end of the line, riders will get the choice to wait for the ride to be fix, a coupon to return to the front of line later, or a coupon for 10 percent off merchandise at the Twisted Colossus gift shop.
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On another note, I am glad that Six Flags is starting to do Dark Rides in their park. Hopefully they do it right and Magic Mountain will get one in the future.
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From the 3 minute video I see the same color train on different colors of the track. Maybe means nothing.
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I'm hearing from inside sources that the name of the RMC Colossus will be TWISTED COLOSSUS! This is from a trusted source that has been right about all additions so far... So I'm excited to see if this will indeed be the name of the coaster.
This thread has been dead lately! And we are 4 days from the announcement! Last minute predictions/opinions anyone?
Twisted Colossus? Don't like the name at all.
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Park is open today. No damage.
The park was inspected and did not sustain any damage; all of the animal are fine after today's earthquake. We will open as scheduled. -
Monitoring tweeter, it looks like SFDK will be okay.
News10Dean @News10Dean 28mQUAKE: Six Flags undergoing inspection. Not sustained damage. Animals were immediately checked out and found to be fine. @News10_CA
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I wanted to go but my car is in the mechanic.
How did that happen? Did the mechanic eat your car? Or was it some unnatural act? Not that there is anything wrong with that.
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It would be interesting for them to move the park entrance to that side of the park so it would be much closer for guests. Also that way you could enter beneath the new RMC Colossus in a similar way you go underneath Gatekeeper at Cedar Point. Would it also be possible to enter Hurricane Harbor from that side as well?
Can the Waterpark be accessed from that point also?
They would have to put in some type of "main street" for gift shops and food stands. It could be grand if they did not do it on the cheap. Also an entrance there would give better access to both sides of the park. I am sure that would save on trams and it also opens the "old entrance" to expansion opportunities. Not going to happen.
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This is flat terrain. Any new ride will have the majority of the track and parts pre-assembled made in factories. It won't take long to put something up, once the old coaster is removed.
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I'll like to see a Papa Johns and Johnny Rockets take over the Colossus spot. Do they dare to also add a Starbucks?
The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread
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