GLund Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) I believe that red circle is an elevation marker that's used as a "control point" to map out the hight of the land in different areas surrounding the rides location. It helps to measure and level the land to the ride specifications where Green Lantern will be built. Nice update, kinda ended ubruptly though... Edited February 7, 2011 by GLund
coasterlover420 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Is the red dot a reference point for surveying equipment?
SharkTums Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 I believe it means that Green Lantern is married?
robbalvey Posted February 7, 2011 Author Posted February 7, 2011 Random question: Is Thrill Shot ever open at Magic Mountain? Funny you mention that. I actually asked Neal that very same question when we walked past it today. He said "Nope! We are done with Thrill Shot."
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 ^It will serve well, melted down and molded into Coke cans...which ironically may have Six Flags coupons printed on them. Circle of life continues...
JJ728 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Random question: Is Thrill Shot ever open at Magic Mountain? Funny you mention that. I actually asked Neal that very same question when we walked past it today. He said "Nope! We are done with Thrill Shot." And now that Freefall's gone....... [Cue subliminal zen message] [Edit]: Wasn't Thrill Shot built (somewhat) recently and they are already done with it?
ebl Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Actually, Thrill Shot has been at SFMM for awhile, but it hardly ever operates. I think it was already there by the time the one at Cedar Point collapsed in the freezing weather. I am glad that once it's gone there will be a spot open for something else. Eric
JJ728 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Actually, Thrill Shot has been at SFMM for awhile, but it hardly ever operates. I think it was already there by the time the one at Cedar Point collapsed in the freezing weather. I am glad that once it's gone there will be a spot open for something else. Eric Just looked it up, it was built in 2001. So I guess it isn't THAT recent, but still within the decade.
atem122 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 ^Errr...close, but not quite. The decade started last year! But I will agree that ten years for a ride isn't very long, but sometimes, that happens.
JJ728 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 ^Errr...close, but not quite. The decade started last year! But I will agree that ten years for a ride isn't very long, but sometimes, that happens. August of 2001? Wouldn't the decade mark be August of 2011?
ebl Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 I'm sure he meant "within the last ten years." Eric
robbalvey Posted February 7, 2011 Author Posted February 7, 2011 STOP IT!!!! Stop your stupid arguing over pointless crap! Reality check... NO ONE CARES!!! End of the day - the ride has been around for about 10 years. It's been plagued with problems since day one and rarely operates. I'm actually shocked it's been there this long....
atem122 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 ^Didn't they get it working again like a few-couple years ago? Any idea how long that lasted?
John Knotts Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 STOP IT!!!! Stop your stupid arguing over pointless crap! Reality check... NO ONE CARES!!! End of the day - the ride has been around for about 10 years. It's been plagued with problems since day one and rarely operates. I'm actually shocked it's been there this long.... Yeah, everyone else who added one has already removed it. It's not like it was a good ride anyway. ***Crosses fingers for a giant frisbee***
JJ728 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) Post deleted by user. Edited February 7, 2011 by JJ728
DefinitiveDetour Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 ^^^^ ====> The emoticons just summed up whats about to happen. Not to be rude but I've learned never to question authority in public... you do so privately.
Crazy4Coasters! Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Will that red dot be the location of where the loading station might be? Thanks for the update Robb, by the way Superman looks awesome!!!
robbalvey Posted February 7, 2011 Author Posted February 7, 2011 Post deleted by user. Grow some balls people, seriously... If you don't like the way we moderate the forum, you don't have to post here. Simple as that. You post stupid crap to our forum, you're gonna get your ass handed to you. Can't take it? Post somewhere else. Don't waste our time.
Tmcdllr Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 The red dot marks the center of where the entire ride will be built around?
MattyD Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Is the red dot the point from which all measurements for the ride are taken? I'm sure I've seen that on plans etc before that you measure all distances from one point so that everything lines up nicely. Nice dirt piles and another good report, cheers Robb! Matt
SFMM fanboy Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Here are a few more things the red dot cold mean: 1: Geologic center of the ride. 2: Placement of that statue that was torn down. 3: Measure for some electric wires.
willh51 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Thanks for the information Robb and John, those things were just stellar investments. I always wanted to ride the one at Great Adventure, but it was always closed as well. I actually thought they'd removed the MM one until I saw Robb's picture from over the weekend. During that period when MM added Thrill Shot, X, and Deja Vu, I bet the poor maintenance guys did their fair share of cursing corporate.
tmhuber Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 The "secret" red dot is the marker for all that is important in the universe. For it is, in fact, the CENTER OF THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE!!!! Everything that has ever been created revolves around this single point in the universe. It is the spot in the world that God is aiming to take a crap. And his holy crap will produce an awesome scream machine that we will dub The Green Lantern. I don't know what it means. I am just being creative. I hope you all enjoyed.
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Probably a point for the surveying tools.
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