The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

[Gmaster562]

I could actually see this being "The Green Hornet". It's not green but for some reason iI feel like it would fit.

[coasterking2981]

I got it. Perfect new name for TS:TR: Machine Hunt. It'll start off with the park announcing the new name and theme to the press, followed by machine enthusiasts everywhere crying foul and saying the park is supporting the hunting of machines, even though machines are an endangered species and part of the park's mission is to educate and help protect the machines.

 

[ebl]

"And sports fans' money isn't good?" (Bolliger&Mabillard)

 

There needs to be someplace on this green earth where you can escape the obsession with sports in this country.

 

Eric

[Chrisrad]

"And sports fans' money isn't good?" (Bolliger&Mabillard)

 

There needs to be someplace on this green earth where you can escape the obsession with sports in this country.

 

Eric

 

THANK YOU!!!

 

I was beginning to think there was something wrong with me because I don't care for sports.

 

I am into cars.. there's my sport.

[COASTER FREAK 11]

I think they should call it Triassic Attack! The Ride. Hahaha (Hope everyone watched that gem over the Holiday weekend on SyFy)

[Calicoasters]

I think it's time to remake that 2011 video! This time with 4 new coaster experiences!

[SharkTums]

^LOL! Good point!

 

And because no one else has said it yet...do you think Jeff Johnson will now count this as a new credit!?!?!?

[robbalvey]

I got it. Perfect new name for TS:TR: Machine Hunt.

Oooh! Even better! Name it after a little known PSOne game that I worked on that I'm sure absolutely no one ever heard of or bought!

 

[coasterking2981]

^Perfect theming right there. They could take X2's little flying saucer thingy and put it somewhere along TS: TR's track or line, and boom, you have a flying alien enemy

[kidcoaster 2]

I think it's time to remake that 2011 video! This time with 4 new coaster experiences!

 

5 if you count Percy's Railway

[COASTER FREAK 11]

The park is getting so many new experiences next year! Hahaha

[robbalvey]

I think it's time to remake that 2011 video! This time with 4 new coaster experiences!

 

5 if you count Percy's Railway

Holy crap! You're right! Someone needs to contact their PR dept right away!

[Zingoman]

I couldn't resist

they do look similar

[**McFly**]

"And sports fans' money isn't good?" (Bolliger&Mabillard)

 

There needs to be someplace on this green earth where you can escape the obsession with sports in this country.

 

Eric

 

That is soooooo True!!!

[metrock]

^^ HAHA!

 

I was thinking the same thing.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

It would be beyond awesome for SFMM to install an In-N-Out somewhere in the park in the wake of this, but I can think of about 5,298 reasons why that can't or won't happen.

[ebl]

It's understandable why parks need to make a profit on food, but they haven't yet seemed to figure out that if you provide good quality food, more people will buy it. And...*SURPRISE!*...more profit!

 

Amazing concept, huh?

 

Eric

[robbalvey]

It's understandable why parks need to make a profit on food, but they haven't yet seemed to figure out that if you provide good quality food, more people will buy it. And...*SURPRISE!*...more profit!

This is a "Frequent Visitor Season Passholder" way of thinking though. Most people come to the park for an entire day and they are a captive audience. When you have 15,000 - 20,000 people in your park that have to eat at some point during the day, they don't really have any place to go other than to eat in the park.

 

So if you are going to make a choice for them, might as well make the choice something that brings in more revenue.

 

I don't disagree with your logic at all, but when the company isn't in the best financial position, I'm sure they want to squeeze every penny they can out of that $9 burger.

 

--Robb

[BelizeIt]

^This 'quality' of food issue continues at most parks.

 

When I'm at a Theme Park (aka Disney or Six Flags) I have no issue with paying $10+ for a burger and fries (no drink) But, is it really to much to ask for that the food be decent?

 

I mean come on, your making a hugh profit on that meal, at least deliver a product that meets or hopefully exceeds our expectations. If your at a chain restaurant (TGI Etc...)and spend Ten Dollars your going to get a decent product. Why theme parks often come up short is beyond me.

[Jew]

Preparing food for 20,000 people every single day is no easy task. You can't just hire a gourmet chef, throw him in the kitchen at Waterfront, and expect everything to magically improve.

 

Here's an article on how USH does it: http://articles.latimes.com/2010/aug/12/business/la-fi-0812-universal-kitchen-20100812-74

 

While not all parks centralize everything like USH does, the idea is still the same: your kitchen needs to be set up to be able to handle a high volume of food to be prepared and ready to serve in a timely manner. Over and over again. That's not cheap. Even something as simple as a higher quality hamburger patty may require more refrigerator space, more prep time, a different cooking method, etc. etc. that all add to the cost.

[chadster]

I think the better food offerings can certainly be done. Sea World and Busch Gardens both offer decent food options from BBQ to fresh baked and sliced turkey sandwiches with leaf lettuce, not that iceburg crap.

[gforce532]

I understand that they are trying to make as much money as they can on food. But it is just frustrating to see whenever I go to the food place at a Costco, and I can get fast service with good tasting food for very little money. All ask for is that the park does at least one of those three, because all three are horrible.

[BeemerBoy]

I'm convinced that Six Flags and CF food options only exist to make places like Dollywood, SDC, Knoebels, Kennywood, IB, Holiday World, etc. look that much more impressive. Food - it's really not that difficult to figure out.

[aceospades1250]

Or just know that the food is sucky and expensive beforehand and pack some sandwiches

[coasterking2981]

I really don't understand the issue with theme park food here. You go to Magic Mountain and Disneyland for the rides and experience, not for the food. So what if its crappy? It's not like your local fast food restaurants are any better :/