The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

[Wes]

K that was our fun for the week, we can get back on topic now.

[ginzo]

Americans are also complete wimps about food. Andrew Zimmern makes a very nice living eating foods on TV that are completely normal around the world, but seem strange to squeamish Americans.

[megalyte]

On topic: Thrill Shot is getting removed, possibly for that Strata Wooden Looping Aqua-Trax getting built?

[154bmag]

Americans are also complete wimps about food. Andrew Zimmern makes a very nice living eating foods on TV that are completely normal around the world, but seem strange to squeamish Americans.

Isn't Andrew Zimmern American?

[ernierocker]

^Yes. Really guys, it is probably best that we move the topic of conversation back to SFMM. There is plenty going on at the park right now to discuss.

[robbalvey]

Any further post on this completely stupid topic and the post will be deleted and the user banned forever.

 

Seriously, enough stupidity.

[bostonlva]

Anyone remember back when they were going to announce a new ride (eventually Tastu) they tempted us with Mr.six peaking in and out of a curtain with the days counting down?

 

Anyway, since they are doing the clearing this early, how long till we start to see wooden stick/spray painted cement markings?

[Sir Clinksalot]

On topic: Thrill Shot is getting removed, possibly for that Strata Wooden Looping Aqua-Trax getting built?

 

I was hoping for "Gertrude:The Ride".

 

Gregg "Wonders who will ask the park staff about Gertrude during Saturday's Q&A"? C.

[bostonlva]

Also, shouldn't SFMM update their website?, The map online still shows Log Jammer and Vu. It could confuse some of the GP who have not kept up with the news.

[buckaroo234]

wow. in one night this thread went from a complicated ball joke from me into insanity. Im sorry Robb.

 

I still hold that we need a intamin multi-launch, cheetah hunt-esque. And since its SFMM, it needs a tunnel.

[Sir Clinksalot]

^ If they are truly removing the metro track, there is already a tunnel. Just sayin'.

 

I think an Intamin Multi-Launcher that would essentially follow the path of the old Metro track (with some elements of course) would be beyond awesome.

[buckaroo234]

call it iceman!

 

(for those younger readers, watch the movie Top Gun, it has a Maverick, Iceman, and theres even a gertrude shoutout!)

[bostonlva]

1982: Freefall dropped riders 10 stories. 2012: Drop of Doom will drop riders 40 stories! #throwbackthursday #gobig

 

 

 

 

https://twitter.com/#!/SFMagicMountain/status/170296426226659329

 

 

 

I never knew it was blue?

[JJ728]

^Wasn't it also painted orange or tan at some point?

[deathbydinn]

^ This?

 

Source

[Sir Clinksalot]

I still say Freefall was the scariest Drop Ride I've ever been on.

[Tmcdllr]

^ If they are truly removing the metro track, there is already a tunnel. Just sayin'.

 

I think an Intamin Multi-Launcher that would essentially follow the path of the old Metro track (with some elements of course) would be beyond awesome.

 

Can you easily see the tunnel or is it hidden? Are there any pics of it? I don't remember ever seeing it.

[coasterking2981]

^You walk right by it when climbing the hill towards Samurai Summit from Cyclone Bay I believe.

[coastercrazy 9]

^You walk right by it when climbing the hill towards Samurai Summit from Cyclone Bay I believe.

 

Can anybody provide pictures please? I would LOVE to see them.

[sammmmmy]

Just went on bing maps. It goes right under the superman entrance.

[coastercrazy 9]

Wow, imagining any kind of coaster going through that is amazing!

[JJ728]

^Using some imagination, there is plenty of space for a turnaround in the old Spin Out and abandoned lower Dragon station.

 

Personally, I'm skepitcal about them ever using that tunnel again, but I'll certainly applaud them if they do.

[DJeXeL]

^ If they are truly removing the metro track, there is already a tunnel. Just sayin'.

 

I think an Intamin Multi-Launcher that would essentially follow the path of the old Metro track (with some elements of course) would be beyond awesome.

 

Any ride where you can "take the tunnel" is a good ride.

 

I still say Freefall was the scariest Drop Ride I've ever been on.

 

I had some of the most insane airtime on Freefall and I can honestly say I miss it......

[cal1br3tto]

I never knew it was blue?

Same; I didn't know Freefall was once so pretty!

 

And yes, tunnels are good.

[Tmcdllr]

It would be like the Revolution tunnel but at least 100 times better!