Bolliger&Mabillard Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Oh no, no, no. Let's hope they don't paint the brakes...Kryptonian ponies don't like paint inbetween their hooves. But I'd Imagine they're hauling through the paint to get the trains testing as quickly as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4rturo Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 That is simply beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 wagnor power painters sure get the paint sprayed on fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericm95 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I just got on facebook and they had this weird status. Which 2011 comeback are you most excited for? NKOTBSB or SEFK (Superman Escape from Krypton)? Anyone know what nkotbsb means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 ^New Kids on the Block & Back Street Boys...they're doing some concerts together. And I'm much more excited for them than Superman!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XII Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I didn't the Back Street Boys were still around. Glad to see that they'll be playing at SFMM next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 ^They will not be playing at SFMM...the facebook status just means which 'comeback' do you like...not that they're both 'coming back to SFMM'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Mad_Hatter Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Sorry for interrupting the Superman discussion... but how busy will the Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday be? And which will be least crowded? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaMiTsPaT Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 The new colors are a tremendous improvement over the boring gray color from before. I can't wait to see this thing in action, and Green lantern . Has any construction been started on that ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 ^I would guess Thursday would be the lightest crowd day, but weather may come into play. Right now Thursday is scheduled to be windy and cold which could result in some rides being down...but from what I've seen of the weather forecasting out here this will probably change twice by then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTAH FREAK Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 At least if you go on thursday you won't find any acers in the park.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 ^Good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce532 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Alright 1500 pages! Â Anyway when I first saw the superman colors on the anouncement video, I was a little unsure if I like it. But now looking at it almost done and I love it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I would imagine that it won't take long to erect the Green Lantern (Sorry, couldn't resist). With such a small footprint construction could begin even as late as March and still make it for a Memorial Day weekend opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Force! Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Glad to see Superman getting the attention it deserves. I'm really hoping this whole thing isn't just a grand paint job with a side of flipped cars, but in all fairness, here's to Superman finally obtaining that "must ride" classification again after so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metrock Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 The new color scheme on Superman doesn't look bad by any means, but it seems like am the only one here who is a fan of the old one. Silver/grey worked for me. It made the ride look like a tower of steel. A perfect fit for the Man of Steel. Â But if new paint, new cars and going backwards is what it takes to bring life to an older ride, then it's all good. I hope this trend of refreshing older rides continues. Slowly, all the faults of Magic Mountain are being removed or fixed. I like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 ^I never had a problem with the way it looked before, but I am certainly excited about the new color scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedarpointfangirl Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Me likey!! Can't wait till WCB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I was at "The Mountain" today. It was very cold and had a lot of people. Here are a few things of note: Â - X2 (I don't ride it anyway) was not operating because of the wind???? - Riddler only has 1 train. The wait times are outrageous. Good thing I'm a single and used that line. The other 2 trains missing. - Scream operation was occasional because of the wind. The line was out the entry. - Goliath line was out the entrance with all switchbacks open. I waited 1 hour to ride. 2 train operation. - Deja Vu down for maintenance. The train was missing. Â I didn't have a good visit . Not their fault - just too many people, cold and windy and not enough resources. Sometimes "you just pays your money and takes your chances." Â Yes, Superman does look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6flagsbrad Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I just watched a commercial for their toys for tots thing in December. I never knew they did that. Knott's has always done that, which I unfortunately took part in last year. It was so crowded because everyone knew about it. Does it get crowded with Magic Mountain doing this event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 (edited) ^Yes. Â ^^That sounds pretty bad. I didn't think it was that windy today, I mean, I could understand no fire effects, but shutting the whole ride seems odd. Sometimes you get screwed going on a holiday because they're often short staffed. Edited November 26, 2010 by SharkTums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Sounds like I'd better rethink my plans to visit tomorrow...especially if the weather is going to be about the same. If SFMM was that crowded today, imagine what tomorrow could be like, even if it's Black Friday. Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 ^Yes. ^^That sounds pretty bad. I didn't think it was that windy today, I mean, I could understand no fire effects, but shutting the whole ride seems odd. Sometimes you get screwed going on a holiday because they're often short staffed.  I hear what you're saying about staffing. I don't have a choice, I came here from South Florida to ride. I had the same line experience the previous 2 days at Knotts. I thought you "So Cal" folks stayed home when the weather wasn't perfect.  I'll be back for the next 3 days before I fly home. I'll try to control my complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 ^No one told you to control your complaining, I think you'll find a lot of frustration with SFMM in this thread. As long as you state facts and constructive criticism there's nothing wrong with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLund Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I was at "The Mountain" today. It was very cold and had a lot of people. Here are a few things of note: Â - X2 (I don't ride it anyway) was not operating because of the wind???? - Riddler only has 1 train. The wait times are outrageous. Good thing I'm a single and used that line. The other 2 trains missing. - Scream operation was occasional because of the wind. The line was out the entry. - Goliath line was out the entrance with all switchbacks open. I waited 1 hour to ride. 2 train operation. - Deja Vu down for maintenance. The train was missing. Â I didn't have a good visit . Not their fault - just too many people, cold and windy and not enough resources. Sometimes "you just pays your money and takes your chances." Â That one Riddler train being sent to Six Flags Great Adventure for Green Lantern is going to be a disaster for the Magic Mountain unless they eventually purchase a new one. As soon as one train goes down or is in rehab you have 1 train operation, and with a long cycle time and slow dispatches, the ride is always going to have a long line. Yes, I strongly suggest using the single rider line. Â If there are high winds X2 can valley, so a shutdown is understandable. I don't wait an hour for Goliath anymore, I just don't think its worth it. It is out of character for Scream to have such a long line. But as SharkTums said low staffing on a holiday, nonetheless one like Thanksgiving, will lead to a tough visit at the park. Sometimes there are good days, sometimes there are bad. Â I've been there on bad days and it can be rather miserable. Better luck next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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