GLund Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 ^Guess it depends if you like putting both arms up on the ride like I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABW Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 You can't really be too sure. It's quite hard to tell if they did or not judging from that picture. If they were to widen it, they wouldn't have to widen it too much. I don't think you can really judge if they did or not from the picture(s) they've posted. I suppose we'll find out soon enough. Until then, fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I'm curious, anybody been on Superman yet for the "rehearsals?" I hope the rain stays away so some of you can ride and post. The suspense is killing me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trcg721 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I'm curious, anybody been on Superman yet for the "rehearsals?" I hope the rain stays away so some of you can ride and post. The suspense is killing me The park is not open yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I know a few people are headed up there today or are already at the park. Weather reports are bright and sunny, and it's the same over on this side of the hill (closer to the beach). I'm planning on going up tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 It's just after 11am as I post this...and the weather looks nice here near the coast, but I don't know how it is in Valencia. I don't know if I'll go over there today or hold off till tomorrow. It is tempting to go now, though... Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidra Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Gah, I want to go tomorrow, but I got a softball game right smack in the middle of the day. Looks like if I go at all it will be Monday for me with the tweeny bopper crowd who all have the day off of school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Gah, I want to go tomorrow, but I got a softball game right smack in the middle of the day. Looks like if I go at all it will be Monday for me with the tweeny bopper crowd who all have the day off of school. Â Ahhh. the curse of living in southern California. Baseball and other outdoor activities in the middle of February. The north and east are lucky they just have snow to deal with. Â Â <_< >_> Â Â suckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidra Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I know we have it bad dont we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XII Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I'm posting this from the Cyber Cafe and managed to get on Backwards Superman before it started to rain. First, Backwards Superman kicks ass!!! Turning the trains around really managed to make it a better ride. And yes, it does have those arm guards that are on Tower of Terror. While it is annoying since you can't move your arms, it's not really too big of a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHo OZ Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hooray for Arm Guards!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I don't really care about the arm guards very much, but my question is: Did the train go to the top like they were testing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 24 (a member of this site) Facebook messaged me saying that it was awesome, going to the top, and hitting 104mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Cant' wait to ride tomorrow. How were the crowds/lines for Superman? A lot of passholders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knotts Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Just left SFMM. I did not plan on going but some friends dragged me. Got one ride on S:EFK, and I wish I could have gotten one or two more. The arm guards were a disappointment to see, but in actuality aren't as bad as they look. I could hear the groans as people laid eyes on them though...lol. The ride backwards was a blast! The best thing about this new version is not knowing exactly when you're going to shoot up the tower. It gives the ride a level of suspense that wasn't there before. So that when you hit the tower it litterally takes your breath away. I'm not sure how they managed to do it, but we heard that the ride is now hitting 100mph+ again and at least so far, is getting very high up the tower. Â Yes, it's still a one trick pony, but I think they have a winner with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdaddy Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Rain kept everybody away, long story short, no lines all day and we got to ride twice. Arm guard will be a issue for bigger people, not much, but if your a bigger person try to sit in the middle or the back. Front seat is awesome on the way down. Oh and yeah Neil said 104mph and it did go all the way to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Gregg, if I go tomorrow, maybe we can hook up. Â Over 100 mph, huh? I don't think I've ever ridden it that fast. Hopefully they can keep it going like this. Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLund Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Guess I was wrong about the tunnels being widened, sorry! It ain't the first time and it won't be the last! But seriously, I don't even care about the arm guards, THE RIDE IS GOING 104MPH WITH RIDERS!!! Â I am SO stoked that they went the extra mile (unlike the Australian version) and are running the ride this way. Â Did normal guests in the park get to ride, or did they limit it to pass holders? What time did they open/close the ride? Â Thanks ahead of time for any answers/information! Way to go Magic Mountain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I rode this about 10 years ago and it did nothing for me, now that it's going 104 MPH and facing straight down it sounds like they turned a "meh" ride into an awesome ride. Who cares about the arm guards? This ride kind of seemed forgotten by everyone and now it's become a world class thrill ride again. I'm really jealous of everyone that got to ride it. It's doubtful that I'll ever get back to California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster-crazy Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 JEALOUS! Â To the people that went: Did any of you take pictures or videos? I wanna see how high this baby is going @ 104 mph! Â ~Nicholas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayzle Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 It's sad that Robb is in the Carribean the day they open the ride to the public Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdaddy Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Pretty much it was going about as high as it possibly could. Didn't get any good pictures (my camera sucks), but here's one that wasn't too bad. It was getting way up in the red, almost into the brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Funny thing...I've only seen pictures/video of the car on the left track. Are they running both tracks for this preview? Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmaster562 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 ^ Can't wait for WCB! BTW, does anyone know if they were racing at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks for the reports everyone; I'm eager to hear more! Sounds like this really will be a much improved ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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