Andy 24 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 ^ Funny how I too overheard a GP conversation while I was on Batman after the had ended..we were waiting for us to be moved to the station when I hear these girls talking about wooden coasters...the first one asks, "Whats a wooden coaster?"... The other girl gives her the obvisous answer and she ends up replying "Well, thats so stupid, why would they make a ride out of wood?!"... That made me chuckle a bit The audio on X2 was working fine with me though I did notice one side of the flamethrowers were working like you said... And yes I got the back row alone...I thought I was gonna kick myself in the face through that last raven turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigalyte Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Hmm closing that much of the mountain down may be the start of the 2011 addition, there is really no point for guest to be past laughing dragon with Supes down I've just never known them to block off that much area for a ride rehab. Maybe laughing dragon will become the station for a new coaster. Dreaming here but could you imagine coming down the 5 and seeing a lift hill like I305s sitting on top of the mountain  Anyways back to reality  I'd love to see a non inverting Premier launch coaster nothing but airtime crazy banked turns and sick transitions, It would make the most sense for the park IMO they need a thrilling launch coaster with an amazing layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 It could just as likely be that they broke an expensive part, or found some issues with the paperwork (example: how KBF misunderstood Xcelerator's SOP) and need to actually do rehab work to be compliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveydo5172 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 No one really knows...but one does need to think...that with all the major cost-cutting steps the new management team is doing at SFI, and being that we're still in a major recession and SFI just came out of a bankruptcy and needs to immediately cut out a huge chunk of their debt.....would this mean that corporate is really willing to spend millions at this point to have SFMM take down Superman and put up a huge, pricey coaster in its place? Who knows...doesnt really seem probable or logical, but that company doesnt always stick to logic. I myself tend to think they they have shut it down for cost cutting purposes....just about every other park in the chain is cutting back hours and operational procedures right now....this could be a way for the Mountain to save some money....though it would be a horrible habit for them to pick up. However, since the sign supposedly says they are making way for improvements or a future 2011 attraction, then maybe I am wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbrcace1234 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I think it is just a way to basically "turn off the light" for awhile, considering Superman is one of the most expensive rides to run as it is. Everytime I have gone to Magic Mountian, the lines for it are not substantial to call it an "E" ticket attraction. But then agian, the park only runs one side every 6 months really, so I can be wrong as well. I doubt it will be torn out though for a bigger coaster. That just seems wasteful, financially speaking of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Isn't the "coaster war" between Cedar Point and Magic Mountain supposed to be starting up again? Nah....that'll never happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knotts Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I also think it's down to save money. Having said that though, the fact that they would have to shut this ride down mid-summer is an obvious sign that the ride (in it's current form) is no longer a viable option long term. Especially given it's low capacity, power draining, lack of interest and inability to run as intended. Something indeed does need to be done with this ride whether it's next year, or 3 years from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericm95 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 ^ Funny how I too overheard a GP conversation while I was on Batman after the had ended..we were waiting for us to be moved to the station when I hear these girls talking about wooden coasters...the first one asks, "Whats a wooden coaster?"... The other girl gives her the obvisous answer and she ends up replying "Well, thats so stupid, why would they make a ride out of wood?!"... That made me chuckle a bit The audio on X2 was working fine with me though I did notice one side of the flamethrowers were working like you said... And yes I got the back row alone...I thought I was gonna kick myself in the face through that last raven turn Also the ride op at Goliath said enjoy the 1000 foot drop on goliath and some people actually believed it and started freaking out. It was funny. On X I was on the outside seat and my friend is way way heavier than me and sat on the inside I thought I was going to die on the last raven turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbrcace1234 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Isn't the "coaster war" between Cedar Point and Magic Mountain supposed to be starting up again? Nah....that'll never happen. Â The way Great Adventure is getting coasters and such, it is rapidly coming into that race as well. But with the dance coaster coming in 2011, It will spark intrest agian I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6flagsbrad Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 It seems like there could be a few other parks also entering that "contest". Kings Island, Kings Dominian, Carowinds, and even Canada's Wonderland are all close in competition for number of coasters. Of course, they would all still have a good amount to go before even having a chance with Cedar Point or Magic Mountain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbrcace1234 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 ^ Â I was just mentioning another Six Flags Park since this after all is a discussion thread about SFMM. Â And yes, so many parks have plenty of coasters to enter such a race, but we'll see what shall happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperShawn Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I went up to the park recently and was just curious, when did SFMM start having its employees do the high five thing? I know SFDK is all about the high fives and it works well for them, but I was kind of thrown off by it's lack luster enthusiasm and complete randomness at SFMM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcg19 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 (edited) Deleted by user Edited December 29, 2010 by rcg19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Hollibone Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Just on Superman, in Australia, Superman's Cousin the Tower of Terror is currently understandably going through a major ride overhaul, with reportedly a new Pod and launching system reconfigurations as just the tip of the iceberg. Is it reasonable to think that Superman is receiving similar treatment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liftsifter Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Would any of you folk mind giving us Great America boys Scream! ? No? Kay. (Calls a crane company.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Would any of you folk mind giving us Great America boys Scream! ? No? Kay. (Calls a crane company.) Â You can have it if you give us Raging Bull. Our current hyper coaster Goliath will be sent to some park that finds it valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Take it for what it's worth, but on SFMM's FB page, someone posted a comment asking about Superman, and whoever is in charge of the fan page said that Superman is down for "scheduled maintenance." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcp123190 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Ya I heard the same thing about superman...Read on screamscape that Six Flags closed it down after the 4th of july weekened.. Maybe the changes that Six Flags wanted to to with it are true or maybe cut backs.. Read also on screamscape that it might be down until next 2011...But who knows for sure, until offical word gets out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Of Spades Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Hey all! I'm headed down to the Mountain on Wednesday, does anyone know if they're still doing the "$10 for Charity=Early Entry" at the front gates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X2coasterfreak Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Heading up to SFMM next Sunday. I am curious to see how the crowds will be on a Sunday in the summer and if it is necessary to buy a FlashPass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Hey all! I'm headed down to the Mountain on Wednesday, does anyone know if they're still doing the "$10 for Charity=Early Entry" at the front gates? Â I was there in late June and no one approached me and my group (dad and his GF) about early entry for 10 dollars. Â However we were the first 3 in line so it didn't matter. Terminator was a walk on ride when we got in.. everyone else (seemingly all less then 35) seemed to run to X2 and Tatsu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 This appeared outside of Superman recently... Should be very interesting to see if anything will change when it comes back! Words cannot describe my excitement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce532 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Hey mabey they are finally putting superman back on the top of the tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisneyPro Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Whoah - I just had a Rocket Rods flashback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liftsifter Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 COUGh Bizarro side B COUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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