rba13
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Yup, I once drove to Six Flags from Las Vegas. Halfway there I make a call and find out they are closed. So we make a detour to KBF instead.
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Terminator seemed to have way too many employees just hanging around. They had two employees just to tell people to use the locker. I didn't see any pre-show while entering. Maybe it's up to the employees to slack off and don't do a pre-show so they could just all stand around doing nothing. They all seem to be happy employees, however.
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I think Colossus should get a little fixed up, too. It was actually surprisingly fun, and smoother than Ghostrider to me. The last turn is really slow, though. That was one of the most boring parts of any ride I've ever been on. The lap bars also hurt my thighs every time we went down a drop.
I was on it a couple days ago and I thought my thighs were going to break. I could see someone getting seriously hurt something isn't done about it.
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http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-bk-disney-marvel-entertainment-083109,0,2559631.story
This article says Universal has the rights over Spiderman, Hulk, and a couple other characters over any park east of the Mississippi and that the contracts seemed to be perpetual as long as the attractions stay open.
Could Disney use these characters on the west coast or perhaps oversees? I would bet yes and I am sure they will in the future.
Disney always wanted to expand in California. DCA was an initial bust for them, but now they are doing better. I bet Disney starts working on another Supersize parking structure so they can claim land from the parking area to expand DCA.
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So how will the bankruptcy today play in new rides and attractions?
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I would get a Six Flag season pass for one of their parks if I lived out East and was traveling to SFMM. More bang for the buck. You can use them at other Six Flags parks.
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The Riddler's Revenge's barf bonanza can best be explained by it's forces and inversions.
What I never understood is, when I worked there, multitudes of people were barfing on rides like Ninja. I swear, we were 10-7, 10-38 way too much when I was at that ride.
Seriously, why did Ninja make so many people vomit?
Sincerely,
R.C.
It could be because it's sorta enclosed. Other coasters you could possibly puke over the side and not get it in the train.
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Many may not remember it, but I loved the Enterprise when I was a kid. I wish they would bring it back.
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When I put "SFMM" in google search the first hit is this link:
http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=2705
"SFMM, Worst Ever!"
I was hoping it would be this thread. Anyone know how to do a Google Bomb?
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Why is l-o-c-k-e-r-s code for "lockers" on here?
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I think its funny that they still have the Metro trains. And they don't even appear that run down. They still have bright stipes on the side.
I'll like them to turn it into a IndyCar speed track. 8 Seater Indy car on track making a loop around MM at 200 MPH.
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^ They're not coming back unless something drastic happens. Neither are any of the other defunct rides you've listen in this thread.
-Tatum
Thanks for the info. Also, can't wait to get out to Astroworld. Never been there.
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I have been patiently waiting for the Metro trains to finish their refurbishment. Any day now.
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A co-worker went on Sunday and thought Terminator was just okay. She wasn't impressed with it, since it didn't have loops/corkscrews and was just "boring".
Oh well, can't please everyone.
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If the park were to build a ride in the area of Flashback, I think it should have more of a traditional, trademark feel. For example, a carousel SCREAMS amusement park.
For a front of the park ride, I think the water coaster type slide would be great! It could even be themed like Dragons Lair at Schlitterbahn. If not a water ride, I think a S&S tower would be a good addition. A combo tower, or double shots would be great.
If it has to be a coaster, I think a custom spinning coaster would be a great family addition.
Some valid points. There's all ready a carousel in a prime location not too far from there. A tower might be nice, but I think a tower would work better on a hill like on Samurai Summit. As for a water ride, I would like them to overhual Log Jammer with some serious theming.
The more I think about it, just expand HH and be done with it.
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Again, leave it in one area or the other. All you are going to get are confused fans of the ride wondering why they can ride it one month and than have to pay an additional fee to ride it another month.
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^People will also respect your opinions more if you lose the shorthand internet speak which is not allowed on the board.
Sorry, I didn't realize I was using shorthand internet speak. I will try harder not to in the future.
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Ok diss me if you must but i love the preshow to Rock N Rollercoaster.I will be experiencing it again in 8 days and yes going thru the preshow room for all 30 rides in one day. I can mimic the whole preshow word for word too...lol I LOVED the preshow rooms all 3 of Terminator. It is part of the ride experience. The general audience who waits in a regular line 30,40,50, 60 + minutes won't mind going thru the preshows at all. It builds to the ride and gives you the basic storyline you need before entering the station to board the train (make your escape).
For coaster enthusiasts like some i can see why going thru the preshow is a bit tiring and repeatitive. Yes we can surely skip the preshow but for someone visiting SFMM that day and riding only once or twice the preshow is definitely needed.
One thing i was relieved to see was the fact there were no Terminators other than in the last preshow room. I was scared as it was especially going thru the rooms. But i scare easily.
As far as requesting a specific row. On KROQ's event the only time we never really requested a row was our first ride. After that the ride op ususally asked us if we wanted front, back or middle. I did notice the further back you are the more i could experience the "pops of airtime". When i was in the front not so much.
The onboard audio soundtrack was definitely on the high side on Thursday. If it is tuned down now too low (from the sounds of it) then that isn't good either. It's funny now we joke around with the whole "TAKE THE TUNNEL!!!" if only others know what we're talking about.
Ok enough of my rant for now. And i haven't ridden many wooden coasters especially outside of CA. I am not lucky enough to go travel to ride coasters to compare them but for CA it is my #1 over Ghostrider.
Good points and good post. The forum needs more like you.
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It's not to "pull in people". It would something to get the heart rate up/blood flowing in anticipation.
But, if it has to be a water ride. Just leave it in Hurricane Harbor. If you let people ride it in the off season at SFMM (in the cold); why would they waste money on a "bland" water park, just to ride it again at HH?
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Six Flags needs a ride there where people looking from outside the gate/fence are salivating over. I don't think this water ride does that. Especially, what makes you so sure SFMM would run it during the HH off-season? Roarin' Rapids was closed for the Winter. I don't think SFMM wants to operate a ride that nobody wants to get on because it's too cold. If they do it, just leave it in HH permanently and be done with it.
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That's one of the last great prime real estates in the park. I think it would be a waste to put a ride there that doesn't have mass appeal. Six Flags needs to come up with something new and special. Deluge isn't it.
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IMO, the assigned seating gives people who are not as aggressive with demanding a certain seat a chance to experience a seat they would like, but are afraid to ask or were intimidated by more aggressive thrill seekers. Some people are just too polite for their own good.
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A ride like this would be perfect for the area...
Call it Mountain Xpress. The title plays off the Magic 'Mountain' and 'X'2 perfectly.
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The way I see it with the pre show is that if your already gonna spend more than 10 minutes in a queue for the ride, why not spend part of it in a well themed room with entertainment? I highly doubt that anytime in the near future are we gonna see wait times for terminator less than 10 minutes. I don't think the preshow is gonna add that much unnecasary wait, besides isn't the little extra wait worth it for a kick a$$ GCI?
Looks like someone gets it.
The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread
in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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What if Disney bought Magic Mountain form Six Flags and jazzed it up with Marvel and other attractions. Turn the Hurricane Harbor into a Disney water park? Maybe develop another theme park adjacent to it? Of course Prices would skyrocket.