ANJLOVER14 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 ^^^ SFMM is used to some rain, so the rides don't shut down in a drizzle. I have even been on Colossus when it's hailing, pouring, and 50 Degrees outside (Hurt like hell, BTW)! That was only when it started pouring DURING the ride. Normally, almost all of the rides shut down when it's pouring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Be careful though, especially if you're driving from far away, as SFMM has been closing quite easily now with rain forecasted on days when they're not expecting large crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeistdude321 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Be careful though, especially if you're driving from far away, as SFMM has been closing quite easily now with rain forecasted on days when they're not expecting large crowds. Â That is very disconcerting to hear. I may switch my trip to Thursday when it is dry because I don't want to drive 3 1/2 hours in rush hour traffic (in the rain too) from the San Diego area just to find out the park is closed. Better to be safe than sorry. I also want to ride Superman: Escape From Krypton, which apparently is closed at any sign of rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ728 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Be careful though, especially if you're driving from far away, as SFMM has been closing quite easily now with rain forecasted on days when they're not expecting large crowds. Â That is very disconcerting to hear. I may switch my trip to Thursday when it is dry because I don't want to drive 3 1/2 hours in rush hour traffic (in the rain too) from the San Diego area just to find out the park is closed. Better to be safe than sorry. I also want to ride Superman: Escape From Krypton, which apparently is closed at any sign of rain. It will close if there is water on the track since most of the track is completely horizontal. They would have to wait for it to dry. They don't seem to have any particular policy for this ride in the rain. In all likelihood, it will be open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 That is very disconcerting to hear. I may switch my trip to Thursday when it is dry because I don't want to drive 3 1/2 hours in rush hour traffic (in the rain too) from the San Diego area just to find out the park is closed. Better to be safe than sorry. I also want to ride Superman: Escape From Krypton, which apparently is closed at any sign of rain. Â Easy, just run across the street, buy a bb gun pistol, punch Mr. Six, and shoot a maintanence worker in the rear end. Have fun riding all the rides by yourself....LMAO JK, Vacation was on earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I don't think there's anything wrong with Collusus's trains. Though I only been on it maybe 4 times, about twice per side. Â Anyways, with a plan to go to SFMM with 4 VIP tickets coming up in a few months. Does anyone have suggestions on how to spend the day or preferably have any experience with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 They don't seem to have any particular policy for this ride in the rain. It closes whenever the rain becomes uncomfortable for riders. Of course this was the policy with forward trains, could be different now (but I doubt it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Coming back to the station and moving to a horizontal position, you'd still get pelted by rain in your face at 100mph. I can see them having this kind of policy stay. Â I like your story Takedown! I wish I could go out to a major park one day and marathon major coasters. Though you didn't do that, you still got better wait's than the times I've been to SFMM (Tatsu: 2 hours, Apoc: 1 hour, X2: 2 hours...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalyte Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Green Lantern's track is now complete. There is a video on Facebook showing the last piece being installed at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) Here's the video. So 13 or 14 days after Vertical construction of the track and supports started, SFMM has finished initial trackwork on this coaster. 2 weeks? Not bad, SFMM!  EDIT: More pictures posted on Facebook  Edited May 19, 2011 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooksta77 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 So I wanna ride this beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 FYI, I've been hearing June 16 Media Day with a public opening Friday or Saturday June 17/18. Plan your visit accordingly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidra Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Cant wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce532 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 FYI, I've been hearing June 16 Media Day with a public opening Friday or Saturday June 17/18. Plan your visit accordingly! Â Darn, if those happen to be the dates then it looks like I will miss it by five days when I am in so-cal in early june. Then again I will be down there again in late August. But anyway, I wonder if a season passholder preview would be too much to ask for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 This ride went up fast! I've always thought this looked like a cool ride, but after seeing pictures I really want to try it. June 17th is the day the movie comes out, so I'm guessing that will be the day the ride opens as well. I'll be going the last week of June to ride this and Road Runner Express. I was going to go in early June, but due to the delay that wouldn't work so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdaddy Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Now if they can just finish up the station and queues just as fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XLRBR Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I just made a mess in my pants. Â I absolutely cannot WAIT to ride this thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrutchfield Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 FYI, I've been hearing June 16 Media Day with a public opening Friday or Saturday June 17/18. Plan your visit accordingly! Â Woo! I'm going the 20th so thats close enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveydo5172 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Never having ridden one of these coasters and hearing about how the capacity will be on it, I have a question...I know there will be several cars, but is there only one car sent out at a time? or does the coaster have the ability to have several cars in motion on the track at any given time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ728 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Robb's footage from Insane shows multiple cars on the track (one on the lift, one making its way through the course). I'm assuming this is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveydo5172 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 cool, will have to check on that footage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X2coasterfreak Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 So excited to ride! If what Elissa said is true, it will be right in time for my birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenA07 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I just made a mess in my pants. Â Remind me not to ride next to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ27 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 CANT WAIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Never having ridden one of these coasters and hearing about how the capacity will be on it, I have a question...I know there will be several cars, but is there only one car sent out at a time? or does the coaster have the ability to have several cars in motion on the track at any given time? Â My understanding of the larger versions of this ride (like this one) is it is blocked and I believe there might also be a MCBR, I think on the 3rd level from the top where the car rides on top of the track, there is a straight section that looks to contain emergency/block/trim brakes. Never ridden one just going from the pics and video I've seen. If they can run multiple cars on it then it has to be blocked somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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