Sir Clinksalot Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 ^^ I hate to say it, but that may be the best thing for the ride if they take the time to put some work into it. I'm under the belief that SFMM should close every year after FF and reopen for Spring Break. They don't do a whole lot for the holidays like Disney and Knott's and the park is very seldom busy during that time (except for things like Key Club Day). If they had an offseason the hope would be that they'd do all of their refurbishments then that way thing would be up and running all summer and at full capacity. Yes, a lot of wishful thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_IntaMAN_ Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I sometimes think SFMM can benefit from an off season. It would do them good, and fix nook and crannies the park needs fixed, refurbish coasters, give TLC to areas in need, etc. But this is SFMM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 If they can't keep things nice with 5 days a week during the offseason to complete projects, what makes you think it would be any better with a proper offseason? The issue has never been time---tons of talented guys work at SFMM on the technical side who are more than capable of getting things done if given the proper resources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 So tomorrow... Are we looking for an announcement on the closure of Colossus, or will we just wait and see when they announce the closure in a few months or so instead? Cause if it's for 2015 they probably wouldn't announce the actual coaster tomorrow would they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Maybe they could just have like a month or two of season. Not 4 months, but 4-5 weeks just to clean up and refurb some rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) I heard that X2 won't be open until March 2014. Did the lift motor or chain break? Last time X/X2 had a unexpected closure for that long was due to the lift motor breaking and a new one had to be manufactured. ^^ I hate to say it, but that may be the best thing for the ride if they take the time to put some work into it. I'm under the belief that SFMM should close every year after FF and reopen for Spring Break. They don't do a whole lot for the holidays like Disney and Knott's and the park is very seldom busy during that time (except for things like Key Club Day). If they had an offseason the hope would be that they'd do all of their refurbishments then that way thing would be up and running all summer and at full capacity. Yes, a lot of wishful thinking. You are giving SFMM WAY too much benefit of the doubt. Back when X unexpectedly closed for 6 months back in 2006/2007, when they did manage to reopen, the ride looked as if it wasn't touched during the entire closure. Grime and dust everywhere . Here's a TR from back then. http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=337112#337112 Edited August 29, 2013 by Top Thrill Dragster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerCoasterAwesome Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 So tomorrow... Are we looking for an announcement on the closure of Colossus, or will we just wait and see when they announce the closure in a few months or so instead? Cause if it's for 2015 they probably wouldn't announce the actual coaster tomorrow would they? I wouldn't expect any mention of Collossus tomorrow but you never know If Iron Collossus is for 2015 I'd expect an announcement in earlly to mid 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_IntaMAN_ Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I'm sure we will just hear a full blown announcement of Colossus closing and reopen in 2015. Kill two Birds with one stone tomorrow with the 2014 and '15 announcements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 So tomorrow... Are we looking for an announcement on the closure of Colossus, or will we just wait and see when they announce the closure in a few months or so instead? Cause if it's for 2015 they probably wouldn't announce the actual coaster tomorrow would they? I wouldn't expect any mention of Collossus tomorrow but you never know If Iron Collossus is for 2015 I'd expect an announcement in earlly to mid 2014 Maybe once FF starts, telling everyone to get their last rides in, because it's closing after FF, and is going to be changed or whatever they want to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkkid Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) Did they ever tease what's new for 2014? Edited August 29, 2013 by themeparkkid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerCoasterAwesome Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Did they ever tease what's new for 2014? No, SFMM isn't into the whole tease whats new for this year game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Did they ever tease what's new for 2014? No, SFMM isn't into the whole tease whats new for this year game. I don't remember hearing any teasers for any rides the past 4-5 years. Green Lantern, Lex Luthor, and Full Throttle all came out of nowhere (IIRC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkkid Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 New for 2014: Full ThrottLex Luthor, the world first drop tower coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Not sure if it was ever mentioned on here but during a backstage tour of Full Throttle with several media outlets it was hinted that the old arcade building would be something to watch in the future. Guess we'll find out tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Not sure if it was ever mentioned on here but during a backstage tour of YOLOcoaster with several media outlets it was hinted that the old arcade building would be something to watch in the future. Guess we'll find out tomorrow. Which arcade building? Palace games was converted to the Dogs/Wings place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyinpeace Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Not sure if it was ever mentioned on here but during a backstage tour of YOLOcoaster with several media outlets it was hinted that the old arcade building would be something to watch in the future. Guess we'll find out tomorrow. Which arcade building? Palace games was converted to the Dogs/Wings place? Unless he was talking about the arcade next to Tatsu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Maybe a Hurricane Harbor Expansion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Alumni Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Not sure if it was ever mentioned on here but during a backstage tour of YOLOcoaster with several media outlets it was hinted that the old arcade building would be something to watch in the future. Guess we'll find out tomorrow. Which arcade building? Palace games was converted to the Dogs/Wings place? They mean the back part of the arcade building. That building is pretty large and the 2 food places and 1 store only take up the front third of it. My guess the backhalf will be used for a FF maze this year. I don't remember hearing any teasers for any rides the past 4-5 years. Green Lantern, Lex Luthor, and YOLOcoaster all came out of nowhere (IIRC). They actually teased Lex Luthor during the Go Big Updates they used to do. I remember that chick saying something is coming and then she points to the Superman tower behind her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) It’s official. Coming in 2014, Six Flags Magic Mountain will introduce an exciting season-long line-up of thrills. In spring, BATMAN The Ride and Colossus will run backwards, and in summer, the children’s area will expand with a family-friendly coaster and a new show. For a limited time next season, Six Flags Magic Mountain will intensify your ride experience and twist your view on BATMAN The Ride. The thrill ride will run backwards, giving you a whole new experience as you face the other direction. As you fly in reverse along the 2,700-foot track, with your feet dangling below, your ride is unpredictable, because you won’t be able to see the hairpin turns, vertical loops, and heartline spins coming up next. No matter how many times you’ve been on the classic Colossus before, you’re going to be completely surprised during the reverse experience that is usually reserved for Fright Fest. As you elevate up the 100-foot-tall lift hill, you’ll be staring right back down at the ground you just traveled, and unpredictably plunge down the drop. You’ll race up and down 14 hills and a triple jump before you can even prepare to scream. Bugs Bunny World is the six-acre children’s area of the park with 12 pint-sized attractions. In summer 2014, this area will get a makeover with the addition of a new coaster and family-friendly show in the Carrot Club Theater. The new children’s coaster will be the 19th coaster at the park, and will feature an action-packed adventure with drops and hills for thrill-seekers-in-training. The new coaster addition brings the total number of coasters in the children’s area to four; more than any other U.S. theme park. Next fall, the annual Fright Fest celebration will get even scarier with the largest event expansion in the park’s history, with new mazes, more scare zones, and extended days and hours. The all-new attractions and experiences are set to debut in 2014. Are you ready to take on these all-new thrills? http://content.sixflags.com/comingin2014/magicmountain/kids-area-expansion/ It’s official. Coming in 2014, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor will introduce new experiences to beat the heat. Hurricane Harbor will unveil two new thrill slides, Bonzai Pipelines, that deliver free-fall excitement when the floor drops out from side by side launching capsules. You can also cool off in the Forgotten Sea Wave Pool with our all-new Dive-In Movies experience, showing some of the hottest family-friendly films at the water park. Hurricane Harbor will also feature new dining options and extended operating hours. The all-new attractions and experiences are set to debut in 2014. Are you ready to take on these all-new thrills? http://content.sixflags.com/comingin2014/hurricaneharborla/bonzai-pipelines/ Edited August 29, 2013 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 It's nice to see the kids area getting some attention. Hopefully, the family coaster will fill the gap in between Road Runner Express and Gold Rusher in terms of intensity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Very very excited to finally try Backman, and I've always loved Backwards Colossus so much. All in all I enjoyed the way that announcements were handled this year. Aside from the dude trying to be funny at parts, it was really well done and I'm glad it all happened in one big batch. Now to wait for the individual extended renderings of the new coasters.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJnCFL Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 NAMTAB West Coast Edition! Can't wait to experience it! Also glad to see a family coaster coming and finally some love to HH. With SFMM & now SFDK officially opening year round, 2014 will be a busy year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 2014 Thrill Passes (Buy a Day, Get a Year Free) now have blackout dates. Every Saturday during Fright Fest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 ^ Can you really blame them? For an all year park those passes are super cheap so charging regular admission on Saturdays during FrightFest seems logical, for once. Continue to go YOLO next season, lmao, such bad hired aspiring model acting in the announcement video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Well, it looks like Colossus will be around at least for a little bit next year running backwards, interesting. I guess it's just wait and see with that... I'm actually VERY happy that they're still trying to update and improve their family selection, hopefully this will be successful for them! And also very pleased with new thrilling slides at HH. I may have to try those out sometime! Well done, Six Flags! Now just give Revolution some new trains and re-do Colossus already and I'll be happy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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