CloneCaptain38
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Terminator Update: May 18th
I just got back from Magic Mountain, and took many pictures, but here's the latest on what they were doing on Terminator.
They're enclosing the tunnel after that first drop and inside the first drop structure, and also what looks to be removing excess wood from the coaster.
The Sky Tower was closed, no pictures from above. I am unable to upload my pictures here. The originals are in HQ, and I scaled them down under 800x600, but it gets jammed up.
I'll find another way to get them up here.
Tim
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I'll be taking pictures of Terminator, and hopefully it will be testing, before the evening, I want to see this coaster in person, and I am sure it's a beautiful sight.
I'm told they cannot start testing until 6pm.
--Robb
That's okay, I'll probably be there until after 6, unless it is really crowded. I do plan on riding other attractions to pass the time.
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I'll be at Six Flags tomorrow, just printed my Season pass voucher. I'll be taking pictures of Terminator, and hopefully it will be testing, before the evening, I want to see this coaster in person, and I am sure it's a beautiful sight.
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Thanks Robb for that video. I actually downloaded the file, it took awhile, but was able to watch it, and it looks like alot of fun. I can't wait to ride this thing like so many others. It is sure fast after that first drop, and flys through the course faster than expected, and that's good.
That box on the back, it does look weird to have, but must be something to do with the audio system if there is on-board audio, but you said Robb, that Tim Burkhart couldn't deny or confirm an audio system, or maybe he was keeping it a secret from the public. I am sure Media Day will reveal many things about this ride, I can't wait.
That was funny that the coaster got jammed up on the lift hill, and all of the orange hardhat terminator workers started rushing out of the station, a couple terminators must of taken over and scared them out.
I am not sure when I will be able to visit Six Flags, but I do appreciate all the pictures and videos posted here. I was thinking of getting my season pass this week, and visiting to check it out, and possibly take pictures. I can't wait for Media Day. I am sure local news will be down there, so wouldn't this be on the news that day, such as CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX?
And the movie looks awesome, it's going to be a very crazy weekend surrounding this new coaster, and movie. Exciting!
Tim
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I don't think anyone should judge the look of the trains just yet, not until they are all hooked up and on the track, and testing. There may be additional work to be attached to the trains, decals, or props to make them look really cool. I think the trains will be just fine. If SFMM thought they wouldn't look right for the coaster, they wouldn't have ordered this particular design, so we'll have to wait and see. Sunday is testing day, so should be exciting.
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I believe now this little structure being built by the entrance to Terminator, is actually the photo viewing/pick-up area, exiting the ride. The other side is entering the queue line. I thought first it could be lockers for riders to store any carry-ons, however looks too small for lockers for the amount of riders who'll be riding the coaster daily.
Could it be on-ride viewing/pick-up, or lockers?
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Awesome pictures. It's looking fantastic, and love that entrance sign, it's better than I thought it would be. The little structure by the bridge is lockers I believe.
I believe they may be working 24/7 to get this thing done on time, because don't they need a week or two to test the trains? They probably have workers all night working on it, using large light lamps to see.
I can't wait to see the progress by next week, they'll probably be testing the trains, and we'll all see what they look like.
Tim
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I was just reading this article from the L.A. times website about Terminator, posted April 11th. Here is a small snippet from what General Manager Tim Burkhart had to say...
For the last 18 months, the park has been working on the Terminator Salvation coaster, an all-wood thrill ride that will rocket passengers as fast as 55 mph from a 100-foot peak. The ride is expected to debut on Memorial Day weekend, on the same day as the release of the movie of the same name.Burkhart said the ride wouldn't surpass other attractions with speed, drops or total ride time but would incorporate riders into the story like no other attraction.
He provided few details but said two actors from the movie would be featured in video clips that would be shown during the ride. He added that riders waiting in line would walk through tunnels and around props before getting on the ride.
"This," he said, "is, by far, going to be the most elaborately themed ride in the park."
To read the entire article, follow this link.........
L.A. Times - Six Flags Magic Mountain - Terminator Salvation
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I changed the flashpass line entrance to what could be the exit to Terminator, thanks for CreditCrazy reminding me about the exit. If there is a flashpass quene line, it most likely will be somewhere in the regular quene line, or near the station.
Note: How do you delete an image? I was going to delete the one I previously posted.
Tim
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Oh yeah, the exit. Perhaps now since you brought that up, the exit is where I have the flashpass entrance. That may be the exit.
-Tim
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Here is my interpretation of what the size of the entrance bridge should of been, and my take on what the quene line may look like for flashpass holders, and regular people in line.
-Tim
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I believe the concrete slabs used for this coaster will be covered over by dirt, some grass, and foilage and shrubbery, but probably that quick grow grass seed product may be used, or just plain fake artificial grass, but perhaps that may not look so good, no green whatsoever like shown in that video, because this is a dark, apocalyptic theme, and perhaps that video was indeed made before the theme was decided, or it was made to throw all us coaster enthusiasts off.
However, they added no landscaping to 'Scream', so if they leave the concrete slabs bare, it may not look great, so they'll add I am sure some kind of landscaping on top of it, or yes around it.
If they're landscaping, they may be doing that this week, like today. And yes I am eagered for more Sky Tower pictures, and pictures from the other side of Terminator.
I still think that bridge is too small.
Tim
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From this still from the animated video from the ride, you can see alot of green grass, trees, shrubbery all around, so as for giving it a dark tone to Terminator for the landscaping, it may not have too much of a dark apocalyptic look on the outside, perhaps a little, but most of it may actually be in the loading station.
Tim
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Thanks for the pictures rawrtotheargh.
I haven't posted here in awhile, but so far it's coming along, but alot of work is yet to be done, and not sure if they're going to make their May opening, because they still have the station to complete, all the mechanics, wiring, testing, and even the landscaping. It may not open until June, because weren't they suppose to open this sometime in May? I mean, it still has potential to open in May, but I am not sure.
As for the entrance, not sure what the deal is with that black bar thing in the center, is it to separate Flashpass riders and normal riders? And that bridge looks smaller than I think it should be, because the expansion of the main entrance opening is wide, and than that bridge is small. They should of made the bridge the same width as the entrance opening. Well, until it is finished, we'll have to see.
Later
Tim
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The Terminator coaster is coming along fast. I am glad to see that they decided to have a large new entrance to the ride, like I had suggested months ago, and even sent the president of six flags my interpretation image and letter. However, I am sure they had all of it planned close to a year ago. I haven't been to Six Flags myself yet to take my own pictures of Terminator, but I'll go once the ride opens.
As for the flashpass, I personally think it's a dumb idea. You spend enough money already for parking (if you so desire too), and pay for food, and souvenirs (if you so desire too), so why would you spend even more money to stand in a less crowded line for a ride at those prices, my god, that's crazy. How many people in this collapsed economy and recession has extra money to chow down on, for a pass, for one ride, for one day. Forget it. I would rather stand in a long line and deal with it, or not ride that ride that day.
Sorry for my ranting, I know this is for the Terminator coaster discussion only.
Once Terminator opens, I will just stand in the long line like everybody else and enjoy a tradition for new rides, and talk amongst friends, and meet new people in line. That's the fun right there.
Tim
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Hey Robb,
Thanks for the great pictures, and great to hear that small empty land where the shooting gallery was, will be the grand entrance, almost as I interpreted in the image below, except they kept the restrooms, and removed the shooting gallery. It's better than nothing, and should look awesome, when complete.
You see, I wrote a letter and included the image below to the president of Six Flags (forget his name), and mailed it off. I am not saying it was my letter and picture that made them to decide to do this, because they may have already had this planned months before I even came up with the interpreted entrance image below.
It looks like they're building this thing fast, since most of the pieces are already assembled, and all they have to do is put it together like a puzzle, lego set, erector set, ect...
Keep those pictures coming, looks great so far!
Tim
(btw, this is another Tim from Canyon Country, and not the one who petted the terminator image in those pictures.)
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I've seen the pictures in this entire thread, thanks. I first thought when I got that cartoon map on the official SeaWorld website, that they were building it where the lake is, and removed all that water or something, but now that I have seen the guide map, I can see clearly the large land as seen in the photos posted.
-Tim
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The area is actually quite larger than it appears on the cartoonish map you have. Years ago, there use to be an aquarium on that location but it closed sometime ago. The main attraction on that location before the construction was the flamingo habitat right when you walk in the park. A good portion of it was a lot of calm, relaxing, nature like trails with ponds here and there for the birds. It was quite peaceful and I enjoyed it.
I posted another picture of the park map, but this time, a wider view so you can get a feel of the area it is located and its relative size.
Yeah Thanks, this really shows the size of that piece of land, compared to my cartoon map. Anybody have old park maps to show the flamingo habitat.
I am sure perhaps when Manta is complete, they may add some small ponds, and trails around the coaster to complete the landscaping, and bring it's beauty back. Should be interesting.
Tim
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Thanks delirium_guy. It is sure a very odd location for the coaster, well I guess it is a large area, and you can't really tell much from a cartoonish map.
I would be interested to see a picture from years ago of that exact location, of what it looked like before now. It would be interesting, because what exactly occupied that land, a bunch of pathways and shops?
-Tim
Is this the area where Manta is being built?
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This looks like a really cool coaster, and hopefully sometime I'll visit Sea World, Florida, since I have never been there. It looks like it's shaping up to be a really fun place to spend a weekend.
I was looking over at the Sea World, Orlando park map, and I am trying to figure out where exactly they're building this coaster, Manta. I did see the small portion map posted on the previous page, but here is the actual map. Is it near that stadium in the map I am looking at, in the center where all those paths are?
Click Here for the map I am looking at. First, I thought they were building it on that lake, and drained all that water, because in one construction photo, I saw that waterride in the background. I am not familiar with Sea World, Florida.
I do hope that the park I live by, which is Six Flags Magic Mountain, can someday build a coaster like Manta, with actual themed coaster trains. They can always use the name 'Mantis', which is a name I gave one of my coasters using Roller Coaster Tycoon 3, or something else.
Just by looking at all the concept art, this is truly a first of a kind coaster, well-themed, and an amazing layout. It's gonna look awesome when it's complete in the summer of next year. I am gonna keep my eye in this thread until next summer to see and read all the updates and posts.
Later
Tim
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The park should buy that property for future expansion. It shouldn't cost that much, it's a small batch of land, and it isn't being used by anybody but Six Flags to store their equipment on a lease. If they want the park to thrive and continue profit from guests, and be the best park in Southern California, they need to start using their yearly profit on buying land for a future investment, around the park.
I do know Magic Mountain Parkway will be expanded in the future into those hillsides, (according to that sign that's posted), so perhaps the road will lead directly behind Terminator, and lead over to the 126 freeway, or for a new future neighborhood.
Tim
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Actually, that dome building did get a brief paint job after Deja Vu was built and Pysclone. Take a look at this picture, you can see a difference.
Tim
You can see the roof has been painted, and that top part of the dome building, but this was years ago though.
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I fully agree that moving the ride entrance would go a very long ways towards making clear that people are not getting in line to board Psyclone. I'm actually curious, because I'm a bit too young to remember, where did the Bobsleds and Shockwave board? Did they use the same general area as Psyclone for their stations? I know that the old Shockwave que line still is there and is used as overflow for Deja Vu, but I' still unclear as to where the stations were.
I believe Shockwave's station became the Psyclone transfer track. It might have been Sarajevo Bobsleds station too.
Here is an old picture of when Shockwave was being built in that area. The station was directly aligned with the small bridge crossing the canal. Before they built this coaster, it looks as if they didn't even clean up the ground as like they've done for construction of the upcoming Termintor ride. The landscaping looks horrible, and if they were smart, they would of cleaned up all that land as far back as the hillside, and used that entire lot for more than one ride. They could of used it to expand the park with the new coaster Shockwave, new restrooms, giftshops, flat rides, and made it look really nice, but they went ahead and built Shockwave, front and center.
Tim
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I updated my interpretation entrance to Terminator again. I know it won't look like this, but could this be forwarded to a representaive of Six Flags Magic Mountain, or do they visit TPR and it's forums often, and this may actually inspire them to go for it.
Tim
Those brown things you see in the pathway are benches. I added some trees and shurbs to it.
Six Flags Magic Mountain Terminator Salvation: The Ride
in Photo Trip Report Archive
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I was referring to that tunnel that is directly under the first drop, you'll know what I mean, as you view my images.
And these two guys are taking a break, or are they covering up the Tyvek paper. You decide. "What are we doing up here?" the guy on the left asks, "I don't think we're going to be done with this thing!" the other guy on the right replies.
I left before six, so I didn't stay for testing. I may have the rest of my images up on my website sometime during this next week.
Tim
Enclosing the tunnel.
I believe these guys are removing excess wood that you have seen sticking out all over, because it looks dangerous to have it like that, but I could be wrong.
Workers making sure this thing is in top shape for Media Day, and Saturday.
Workers up on the wood, inspecting, and I believe removing the excess wood that has been sticking out.
Nothing new here, just the entrance, still blocked off by the blue wall.
More tunnel enclosure.