Ace Of Spades Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 ^^I figured it was, just wanted to hedge my bets so I didn't make a statement only to get proved wrong if a miracle occurred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoasterGuy Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm pretty sure that's a photo of it from when it was installed at Six Flags New Orleans. The track and support column colors match a photo on rcdb.com, but the train is a different color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoasterGuy Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 FYI, I don't think RRE will be opening with the park on Saturday. Â The ribbon-cutting ceremony is at noon and the ride will open to the public after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I have a question, how much land (surrounding areas) does SFMM own? Can they still expand in any directions ie: South of Raoring Rapids and Viper or West of Riddler's? Just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoasterGuy Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 The western boundary is the road behind the park, including the bump out in the northwest corner for the overflow parking lot. Feedmill Rd/Knudson Pkwy is pretty much the northern boundary. The entrance roadway, from Magic Mountain Pkwy north to Feedmill is the eastern boundary. The southern boundary is pretty much where Magic Mountain Pkwy ends and continues west to the very southwest part of the park, behind the old building just south of Apocalypse. The only real 'open' space they have is the parking lots, but they have tons of space hidden within the park that can be used to add new rides and attractions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) ^ Interesting. That not too much land, but they can definitely expand within the park if they need to. They're nowhere near Knott's situation yet. Edited May 27, 2011 by chickenbowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBJ Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I am quite impressed with the location of Green Lantern, and the keeping of the facades. Pretty much a perfect spot for a coaster GL's size. I would expect future attraction construction possibly requiring the removal of an existing structure, like the monorail stations. Or if the rumor of Tidal Wave's removal comes true sooner than later. Knott's I have to give credit to as well, they are doing the best they can with their available space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I've heard many bad things about this park beforehand but last Wed I had a great day. Moderate waits on the popular coasters like 20 mins for X2 and 15 mins for Tatsu. No wait at all for Vortex, Revolution, Riddlers Revenge, Scream, Colossus and Goliath - did all those 4-5 times. All coasters with the exception of Superman running 2 trains despite the little audience. Â Much better than Knotts the day before. Attendants very swift and friendly, except for X2 you could bring and store loose articles in the station areas - also no fuss about sunglasses onride as at Knotts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I like the new sign, and looks like some more theming in the backgroud. Posted of SFMM's Facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 ^You JUST beat me! I was just about to post it and say how much I loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Vortex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanic Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I think simon8899 means Viper. He seems to have a touch of coaster dyslexia, also referring to Ghostrider as Goldrusher. I knew what he meant though. At least I think I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Alumni Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Went by the park with my wife and daughter for a quick hour after work today. I was actually pleasantly surprised by the RRE site. They have added a ton of themeing to the site since the last pictures posted online. They have more Wiley and RR figures throughout the area and on top of those fake rock piles. They've also added a ton of fake wood cactus (and real) and wood desert mountains along the back fences and throughout the ride. The cars now have ACME stickers all over them and there is Acme signs on the old Yosemite queue house and what I'm assuming will be the photo house for RRE next to the Magic Flyer coaster. Looks great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takedown Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 We went out to the park tonight, got there around 7:00 and met up with my nephew. My little one played in BBW with my wife while we went on other rides. Hit up Colossus, Scream, Riddler and Tatsu before the park closed. We are going to go back tomorrow first thing in the morning and see if we can't get on X2, Tatsu, Apoc and Goliath before calling it a day. RRE was looking great. They had a bunch of ride ops getting trained and testing it out when we got there. We rode Tatsu at night, wow is that a neat feeling in the dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Tatsu is FREAKIN' AMAZING in the dark!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Looks like we're heading out today for the ribbon cutting ceremony and to get KT her 116th Jeff Johnson Coaster Credit (or 89th actual credit!). Â Tyler and Robby are out as well, but they already have the credit (same as Robb and I) from New Orleans. So we'll just go support KT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 ^ See you guys there. I get the credit today as well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Â Tyler and Robby are out as well, but they already have the credit (same as Robb and I) from New Orleans. So we'll just go support KT! Aw come on, it's another credit when you ride it somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 ^Whore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFMM fanboy Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Anyone know when the media day for GL:FF will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Check out TPR's Facebook page for pics from today's Road Runner Express opening: http://www.facebook.com/themeparkreview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgamguy Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Great Pics, Looks like Six Flags did great with this one. Have Fun KT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I heard some people complaining that the shoe train didn't match the theming of the coaster, but they're ACME Rocket-Powered Roller Skates, so it does! Props to SFMM for building a decent kiddie coaster, the theming looks great, better than half the coasters there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanic Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I think the theme worked out great, even the shoes as coaster cars. I remember the old Road Runner cartoons where Wile E. Coyote strapped on the rocket roller skates, so it makes perfect sense. This is a great addition to the park. Thanks for the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Photos coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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