fictionalxxfiend Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I will miss it! LOL I might be one of a billion that will though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazen_AZN Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 ^^ Maybe Golden Kindgom wasn't a good example, im just talking about a thing that doens't revolve around ONLY little kids, but somthing that appeals to little kids as well as the rest of the family. Â Looney Toons is a good example. Eveybody loves them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerC Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Do you think they will start taking out more high maintence coasters? I would love to see Superman go. It's so ugly and every trip report and video shows it as being down or running one side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouse Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Well, with flash back being torn down. It really did sucked. I am hoping for a new flat ride, that will bring some people into that area of the park. No one knows that area, well general public doesn't, but it would be very nice to see a decent flat at magic mountain for once. also with the woodie, hopefully they can get a new woodie in their, since they are family friendly, but you never know. I personaly I'm hoping for a kid land, some good flats, a euro fighter, or even a small but good woodie, for the family. Just a thought, o well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy618 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Well its about time they take them down. Although it would be cool if Flashback was redone and reopened but that would never happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraxleRIDAH Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 ^^ Maybe Golden Kindgom wasn't a good example, im just talking about a thing that doens't revolve around ONLY little kids, but somthing that appeals to little kids as well as the rest of the family. Looney Toons is a good example. Eveybody loves them!  Why shouldn't there be play areas revolved around little kids? The biggest criticism shrouding Magic Mountain is that it is completely revolved around and too narrowly focused on thrill rides for young adults and teens, with hardly anything else for other age demographics to do. I do understand what you're trying to say, but you need to see things on a bigger perspective.  For most parents, the joy from watching their 6 or 7 year old have the time of their life with entertainment characters brought to life from the screen is worth the admission ticket to a large amusement park.  By bringing in Thomas & Friends as Wiggles World themed areas IN ADDITION to Looney Tunes areas, Six Flags is capitalizing on the most important thing that drives a family-oriented theme park business...attention and focus on the younger set. Why should mom and dad stick around and spend lots of money on souvenirs, cotton candies, stuffed animals, and custom-made apparel if their little tykes are bored because they rode everything in Bugs Bunny World within 20 minutes? These new themed areas prolong the stay of families with younger children, which is extremely vital and important to developing Six Flags as a family-brand.  Once both ends are evened out at Magic Mountain...I can see Six Flags begin to work on the "ENTIRE-FAMILY" spectrum with what they're doing at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Six Flags Over Texas --- a family spinning-coaster or a Cirque-style show. Because at this point, Magic Mountain is completely geared at the thrill-seeking community, and a Wiggles World and Thomas & Friends may just do the trick to level things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazen_AZN Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 ^ I don't really want to start an arguement or anything, all i was saying is that i think there could be different themes that have the same appeal to little kids, but at the same time don't allienate everybody else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiburon503 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Actually, The Golden Kingdom would be awesome for Magic Mountain. I'd say take out Baja Ridge for it. A re-theme of X, coupled with an jungle-themed "Curse of the Dark Castle" would be spectacular. This section would have something for everyone. X could serve as an anchor coaster, with a ton of kid rides, some non toddler swatting tigers (take that Disney!, ours merely maul you to death!), and a dark ride. I think would be a huge step in this park's turnaround. I'd say they should scrap the Viper and Flashback together and recycle the metal for a new coaster elsewhere (mmm...Dive Machine). Â I'd also look into buying the flats Disney plans on gutting from DCA. The Orange Stinger and Sun Wheel would be nice additions to the former Psyclone Bay. Slap a GCI there and make a Paradise Pier-lite. Disney may even sell them cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraxleRIDAH Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Robb! You should change the frontpage link to this thread from RUMOR to NEWS. Â One of the park's PR reps - Sue Carpenter, confirmed the dismantling process of the two coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awclark Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 It always kinda sucks to see coasters go. These one's i don't care about at all, so i don't really find it all that sad. Â Flashback was obvious. It's been SBNO for almost 4 years now. If they wanted to do something, it would've been done a while ago. As for Psyclone, it was getting around that time to scrapping it. It just sucked. On top of that, there was poor maintenance on it and it had incredibly low ridership (along with Flashback when it was open). Â It's a smart move on their part because it creates space for expansion. It also proves that the park IS turning around and that Shapiro really does want to transform every park. I guess he does see potential in this park after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I wonder if these two rides deserve a last day event? (i.e. Great Gasp at SFOG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 ^ I'm sure both of the people who show up would have a good time! Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fictionalxxfiend Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 ^ I'm sure both of the people who show up would have a good time!    I would have a blast!!!! But more than likey if that was to happen I wouldn't be able to make it. So there probably would only be one person there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGAm Shock Wave Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I haven't been on Flashback, but taking out Psyclone is definitely a good idea. The only rides I have found more painful then Psyclone are the Vekoma Boomerangs. Â Obviously, Flashback has already given its last rides. What is the current status of Psyclone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic70 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I remember when Flashback was Z Force in Georgia, it was ok when I was a kid back then. But Now as an Adult, it is quite lame so I have no hard feelings for it............ Psyclone is total garbage and way too rough, I just don't understand that huge un-comfortable jolt leading into the 4th hill around that fan turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Sadly, Psyclone was a lot of fun when it first opened, but between the wear and tear of too-heavy trains and some earthquake damage, it just got worse and worse. Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterviper Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Finally SFMM is gona get some needed action!! I do agree that SFMM has to many coasters for its own good. I think this is a great move and will help improve SFMM! Definetly a step in the right direction. As much as my heart was for Flashback I am glad to see it finally get put to rest instead of seeing it sit there rusting away! Like an old dog with severe arthritis and many other problems that would be better off put to sleep. With Psyclone and everyone saying how much it sucks and how unpopular it is, I think they will be better off tearing it down then giving it a major overhaul because one thing I know.. change is good!!! Plus in the long run I do think this will be more profitable for Six Flags! It will make room for something better that will attract a new crowd with a fresh new look! Good move Shapiro!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USRoadTripper Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I think this is definitely a step in the right direction for the park. While I didn't think Psyclone was *that* bad...it definitely wasn't *good*...I'm sure that the land could be used in a much better way. And it's great that they're finally getting Flashback out of there, instead of letting it sit there and rot. Â And I agree with Mark regarding a family area that appeals to more than just little kids. The Nickelodeon area at Carowinds comes to mind. There were plenty of things that appealed to very little kids, like little boats or cars that go in circles, a little swing set etc. Then they had stuff that appealed to lots of people, like a small woodie, a set of flyers, the cycle helicopters, the Flying Dutchman's ride, the samba balloons...rides like that keep little kids in the park as well as give adults and teens quality rides that aren't coasters. That type of area is what I think Magic Mountain sorely needs....an area that is geared to *families*, not just *children*. Â -Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterviper Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I can just see it now! New coaster going it at SFMM.... A VEKOMA XLC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arneil_SFMM Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Actually, The Golden Kingdom would be awesome for Magic Mountain. I'd say take out Baja Ridge for it. A re-theme of X, coupled with an jungle-themed "Curse of the Dark Castle" would be spectacular. This section would have something for everyone. X could serve as an anchor coaster, with a ton of kid rides, some non toddler swatting tigers (take that Disney!, ours merely maul you to death!), and a dark ride. I think would be a huge step in this park's turnaround. I'd say they should scrap the Viper and Flashback together and recycle the metal for a new coaster elsewhere (mmm...Dive Machine). I'd also look into buying the flats Disney plans on gutting from DCA. The Orange Stinger and Sun Wheel would be nice additions to the former Psyclone Bay. Slap a GCI there and make a Paradise Pier-lite. Disney may even sell them cheap.   Ahh a good old B&M Dive Machine. We need one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savemagicmountain Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I agree with USRoadTripper, SFMM is in desperate need of a family portion of the park. I think that it is good to focus on kids but everything can't be the wiggles or Thomas. They need an area that there can be rides that the whole family will ride together. I was never able to get a ride on Flashback but Pysclone is a mess. In my opinion it needs to go and it is a great move by Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenium Man Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I am definately happy if this is happening!I am very happy about Flashback coming out, but if they take Phsyclone out I hope they would replace it with a great woodie, even though i'm sure that won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapseofreason Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Whoa! What weird news to hear in 12 hours! Â First off, I agree with kraxleridah... I think reutilizing Metro will work best. I mean, they already have the stations and everything. Cool, another easy way to get halfway up Samurai Summit! Â Psyclone... thanks. You're toast. I got the credit... my husband got the credit and broke his neck... good riddance. Â As for Flashback... I still had a little hope that I could still get the credit someday, but... I was about a year too late. At least it won't sit there and torture me anymore. Â It'll be good to see something new in both areas. I don't care what they put by Flashback, anything will make the area better. Â It would be cool for the kids if the Thomas area went in Cyclone Bay, but... Â Â Psyclone's area.... hmm... BRING BACK SHOCKWAVE!!!! ROFL!! ; Â Â -Amanda "Whatever they do, I'm glad to finally see change at SFMM" V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayjay719 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I guess this is a good move by Six Flags, but I never got to ride. Which I don't know if thats a good thing or bad thing but I've heard from people that they weren't that great of rides. Monorail sounds good to me. I just hope I get up there to the Mountain as soon as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenDen Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I thought Flashback was fun. Oy Vey! But at least I got these 2 creds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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