Gmaster562 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I could actually see this being "The Green Hornet". It's not green but for some reason iI feel like it would fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I got it. Perfect new name for TS:TR: Machine Hunt. It'll start off with the park announcing the new name and theme to the press, followed by machine enthusiasts everywhere crying foul and saying the park is supporting the hunting of machines, even though machines are an endangered species and part of the park's mission is to educate and help protect the machines. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 "And sports fans' money isn't good?" (Bolliger&Mabillard) Â There needs to be someplace on this green earth where you can escape the obsession with sports in this country. Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisrad Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 "And sports fans' money isn't good?" (Bolliger&Mabillard) There needs to be someplace on this green earth where you can escape the obsession with sports in this country.  Eric  THANK YOU!!!  I was beginning to think there was something wrong with me because I don't care for sports.  I am into cars.. there's my sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I think they should call it Triassic Attack! The Ride. Hahaha (Hope everyone watched that gem over the Holiday weekend on SyFy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calicoasters Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I think it's time to remake that 2011 video! This time with 4 new coaster experiences! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 ^LOL! Good point! Â And because no one else has said it yet...do you think Jeff Johnson will now count this as a new credit!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 I got it. Perfect new name for TS:TR: Machine Hunt. Oooh! Even better! Name it after a little known PSOne game that I worked on that I'm sure absolutely no one ever heard of or bought! Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 ^Perfect theming right there. They could take X2's little flying saucer thingy and put it somewhere along TS: TR's track or line, and boom, you have a flying alien enemy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I think it's time to remake that 2011 video! This time with 4 new coaster experiences! Â 5 if you count Percy's Railway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 The park is getting so many new experiences next year! Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 I think it's time to remake that 2011 video! This time with 4 new coaster experiences! Â 5 if you count Percy's Railway Holy crap! You're right! Someone needs to contact their PR dept right away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zingoman Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I couldn't resist they do look similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**McFly** Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 "And sports fans' money isn't good?" (Bolliger&Mabillard) There needs to be someplace on this green earth where you can escape the obsession with sports in this country.  Eric  That is soooooo True!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metrock Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 ^^ HAHA! Â I was thinking the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeoplemoverMatt Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 It would be beyond awesome for SFMM to install an In-N-Out somewhere in the park in the wake of this, but I can think of about 5,298 reasons why that can't or won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 It's understandable why parks need to make a profit on food, but they haven't yet seemed to figure out that if you provide good quality food, more people will buy it. And...*SURPRISE!*...more profit! Â Amazing concept, huh? Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 It's understandable why parks need to make a profit on food, but they haven't yet seemed to figure out that if you provide good quality food, more people will buy it. And...*SURPRISE!*...more profit! This is a "Frequent Visitor Season Passholder" way of thinking though. Most people come to the park for an entire day and they are a captive audience. When you have 15,000 - 20,000 people in your park that have to eat at some point during the day, they don't really have any place to go other than to eat in the park. Â So if you are going to make a choice for them, might as well make the choice something that brings in more revenue. Â I don't disagree with your logic at all, but when the company isn't in the best financial position, I'm sure they want to squeeze every penny they can out of that $9 burger. Â --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelizeIt Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 ^This 'quality' of food issue continues at most parks. Â When I'm at a Theme Park (aka Disney or Six Flags) I have no issue with paying $10+ for a burger and fries (no drink) But, is it really to much to ask for that the food be decent? Â I mean come on, your making a hugh profit on that meal, at least deliver a product that meets or hopefully exceeds our expectations. If your at a chain restaurant (TGI Etc...)and spend Ten Dollars your going to get a decent product. Why theme parks often come up short is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Preparing food for 20,000 people every single day is no easy task. You can't just hire a gourmet chef, throw him in the kitchen at Waterfront, and expect everything to magically improve. Â Here's an article on how USH does it: http://articles.latimes.com/2010/aug/12/business/la-fi-0812-universal-kitchen-20100812-74 Â While not all parks centralize everything like USH does, the idea is still the same: your kitchen needs to be set up to be able to handle a high volume of food to be prepared and ready to serve in a timely manner. Over and over again. That's not cheap. Even something as simple as a higher quality hamburger patty may require more refrigerator space, more prep time, a different cooking method, etc. etc. that all add to the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I think the better food offerings can certainly be done. Sea World and Busch Gardens both offer decent food options from BBQ to fresh baked and sliced turkey sandwiches with leaf lettuce, not that iceburg crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce532 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I understand that they are trying to make as much money as they can on food. But it is just frustrating to see whenever I go to the food place at a Costco, and I can get fast service with good tasting food for very little money. All ask for is that the park does at least one of those three, because all three are horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I'm convinced that Six Flags and CF food options only exist to make places like Dollywood, SDC, Knoebels, Kennywood, IB, Holiday World, etc. look that much more impressive. Food - it's really not that difficult to figure out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceospades1250 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Or just know that the food is sucky and expensive beforehand and pack some sandwiches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I really don't understand the issue with theme park food here. You go to Magic Mountain and Disneyland for the rides and experience, not for the food. So what if its crappy? It's not like your local fast food restaurants are any better :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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