The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

[sixflagsmagicmountain]

I think it'd be pretty cool if they refurbed flashback, moved it somewhere else in the park, and then enclosed it. I do like the ride, the restraints are rather uncomfortable, but I found the ride itself to be enjoyable. Glad to hear they aren't giving up all hope on Flashback.

[Vekoma Fan Boy]

Wow, scrapping is supposed to start 1 day after my birthday. Well thanks SFMM, for the present of never having to Psyclone!

[Guttermouth]

Forgive me if i am wrong, but wasn't Flashback at two different parks before it became a rust pile at SFMM? I don't see this ride getting a fourth try at another park. Sure it is a one of a kind Intamin ride.......but.....the thing beat the crap out of you for pretty much the entire ride.

[Sean Menefee]

Forgive me if i am wrong, but wasn't Flashback at two different parks before it became a rust pile at SFMM? I don't see this ride getting a fourth try at another park. Sure it is a one of a kind Intamin ride.......but.....the thing beat the crap out of you for pretty much the entire ride.

 

From RCDB

 

Relocations: Six Flags Great America as Z-Force

Six Flags Over Georgia as Z-Force

Six Flags Magic Mountain as Flashback

 

http://rcdb.com/id128.htm

[thomas2]

I think Flash Back would be a great ride for a small, non USA-park. It looks impressive for people who aren't used to big coasters. It could have a good second (actually 4th) life.

[rollermonkey]

We'll all know pretty soon. Jahan and some of the other MM regulars should let us know what method is used to take it down. I have a suspicion that even if SFI puts it up for sale, there won't be any takers.

[vedved82491]

If you haven't read, if Flashback were to have a 4th life, it would most likely be still at SFMM. If it happens, it'll be in 08.

[project?]

^ I think you may be right

 

Thrill is gone for old coasters

BY ALEX DOBUZINSKIS, Staff Writer

Article Last Updated: 01/22/2007 10:01:06 PM PST

 

VALENCIA - Nearly 16 years ago, Magic Mountain cloned the Cyclone, the famous Coney Island roller coaster.

 

But the replica wooden coaster's days are numbered, and a steel coaster called Flashback also will be dismantled, Sue Carpenter, a spokeswoman for Six Flags California's Magic Mountain in Valencia said Monday.

 

"They're both being taken off the park map this year, and it's for future park expansion," Carpenter said.

 

At a park known for extreme rides such as the popular X, the closure of the two coasters, neither of which goes upside down, won't put thrill addicts in a state of withdrawal.

 

But X, which spins riders backward and forward in their seats even as it completes chilling drops, is also closed. The ride is undergoing routine maintenance and is set to re-open Feb. 3, Carpenter said.

 

With the pending dismantlement of Psyclone and Flashback, Magic Mountain will have 15 roller coasters. That puts the thrill park behind Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, which claims the title of "Roller Coaster Capital of the World" on its Web site, with a list of 17 coasters.

 

Six Flags Inc. is going for a more family-friendly atmosphere at its parks, and Magic Mountain is included in that strategy. Carpenter said little about how the removal of the two rides fits in Six Flag's new family-friendly strategy.

"We're always looking to add areas of the park that appeal to a wide audience," she said.

 

Magic Mountain and neighboring Hurricane Harbor were up for sale late last year, but Six Flags reconsidered and will hold onto the two parks.

 

Flashback, a steel coaster that opened in 1992, has been closed the last couple of years because it's right next to Hurricane Harbor, and the noise it generates interfered with lifeguards, Carpenter said. Over the years, 8.9 million people rode Flashback.

 

After it's dismantled, Flashback may be re-assembled somewhere else at Magic Mountain, but it won't be operating this year, Carpenter said. Psyclone will be smashed and scrapped within four weeks, she said.

 

Psyclone opened at Magic Mountain in March 1991, and it has a wooden frame with 11 hills. The structure is made up of Southern pine, unpainted to make it look more natural. Workers spent a combined 40,000 hours building the ride, ridden by 17.1 million people before it closed, Carpenter said.

 

The ride is based on the legendary Cyclone roller coaster at Coney Island, which has been designated a historic landmark by New York City and the federal government.

[TheArchfiend]

Thrill is gone for old coasters

BY ALEX DOBUZINSKIS, Staff Writer

Article Last Updated: 01/22/2007 10:01:06 PM PST

 

VALENCIA - Nearly 16 years ago, Magic Mountain cloned the Cyclone, the famous Coney Island roller coaster.

 

But the replica wooden coaster's days are numbered, and a steel coaster called Flashback also will be dismantled, Sue Carpenter, a spokeswoman for Six Flags California's Magic Mountain in Valencia said Monday.

 

"They're both being taken off the park map this year, and it's for future park expansion," Carpenter said.

 

At a park known for extreme rides such as the popular X, the closure of the two coasters, neither of which goes upside down, won't put thrill addicts in a state of withdrawal.

 

But X, which spins riders backward and forward in their seats even as it completes chilling drops, is also closed. The ride is undergoing routine maintenance and is set to re-open Feb. 3, Carpenter said.

 

With the pending dismantlement of Psyclone and Flashback, Magic Mountain will have 15 roller coasters. That puts the thrill park behind Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, which claims the title of "Roller Coaster Capital of the World" on its Web site, with a list of 17 coasters.

 

Six Flags Inc. is going for a more family-friendly atmosphere at its parks, and Magic Mountain is included in that strategy. Carpenter said little about how the removal of the two rides fits in Six Flag's new family-friendly strategy.

"We're always looking to add areas of the park that appeal to a wide audience," she said.

 

Magic Mountain and neighboring Hurricane Harbor were up for sale late last year, but Six Flags reconsidered and will hold onto the two parks.

 

Flashback, a steel coaster that opened in 1992, has been closed the last couple of years because it's right next to Hurricane Harbor, and the noise it generates interfered with lifeguards, Carpenter said. Over the years, 8.9 million people rode Flashback.

 

After it's dismantled, Flashback may be re-assembled somewhere else at Magic Mountain, but it won't be operating this year, Carpenter said. Psyclone will be smashed and scrapped within four weeks, she said.

 

Psyclone opened at Magic Mountain in March 1991, and it has a wooden frame with 11 hills. The structure is made up of Southern pine, unpainted to make it look more natural. Workers spent a combined 40,000 hours building the ride, ridden by 17.1 million people before it closed, Carpenter said.

 

The ride is based on the legendary Cyclone roller coaster at Coney Island, which has been designated a historic landmark by New York City and the federal government.

 

Yeah! SMASH! SMASH! SMASH!

 

I missed the "smashing" part the first time I read this. We may get a decent public destruction display out of this afterall.

[Xtreme-me]

the part that im most anxious about is the reopening of X on the third. How prepared are they for this? could it actually happen?

[speedracer]

^^ Sweet, I'll just say 3 words:

 

PSYCLONE VS. ROBOSAURUS!!!

 

http://www.robosaurus.com/inaction.html

 

THAT show would be a guaranteed sell out!

[TheArchfiend]

^

That would so rule!

[sixflagsmagicmountain]

That would be AWESOME!!!

[metrock]

I just came across this picture of Psyclone that I made back in 2000 or there around.

Psyclone sent to the depths of hell?

[lapseofreason]

^^ Sweet, I'll just say 3 words:

 

PSYCLONE VS. ROBOSAURUS!!!

 

http://www.robosaurus.com/inaction.html

 

THAT show would be a guaranteed sell out!

 

Haha, yeah! That would ROCK!!!

[Ryan King]

I think a Photoshop contest is needed to show what awaits the lonely Psyclone!

[USRoadTripper]

^ I think so too!

[ebl]

^ I knew Psyclone was sleeping with the devil...

 

Eric

[thomas2]

If you haven't read, if Flashback were to have a 4th life, it would most likely be still at SFMM. If it happens, it'll be in 08.

 

Yes I know. That is why I used the words 'would be' and 'could be'

[JALWW]

In addition, this is what the website says:

 

The Flashback and Psyclone roller coasters at Six Flags Magic Mountain will not be operational in 2007.

 

The Park is in the process of long-term planning and these two sites have been designated as a starting point for planning purposes.

 

Six Flags Magic Mountain is exploring opportunities for these two areas of the Park for future Park expansion.

[vedved82491]

I think Flash Back would be a great ride for a small, non USA-park. It looks impressive for people who aren't used to big coasters. It could have a good second (actually 4th) life.

 

 

By saying it like that, it made it sound as if you were saying it would look good in a small non U.S. park.

[wrs28330]

Some photos from 1-28-06, a very empty Sunday.

Most signs have been changed to reflect the no longer, Psyclone. (It used to have both Psyclone and Deja Vu. (Didn't check to see if the Flashback signs were changed in Six Flags Plaza.)

Goliath still down for maint.

again, empty.

Tweety's escape is down, however every othere BBW ride was open, and the ride ops were actually presentable, approachable, and not listening to ipods.

Very empty, and people ready to take your photo at every turn.

They are using the same card swipping system as Disney.

Kodak took over the photo locations around the park, not the ride photos however.

Suzette's is now being remodled after the water damage.

[AT0527]

Wow..thats like some serious empty ness

[Loco]

Damn...Ive never seen that park that empty, its like a ghost town.

[Mr.Six]

Nice update!

Just a little bit on Psyclone, today I spent the entire day watching them remove light bulbs from the station. Seemed like the most depressing job ever! So yeah, they already have people swarming Psyclone, preparing for its 'smashalation'.

_six