mike932 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Anyone here ever go to the MM private party for Discover card members? If so, how were the ride lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 That "private party" isnt really private, at least not the one this Friday. KROQ and other radio stations are giving away tix, or you can buy them through SFMM if you got the email about it. As for the lines, the last one I went to a few years ago, the lines were ok, not amazing TPR ERT status, but a normal off season day at the park. Walk on to the lesser rides, and 10-15 for the bigger ones. Tatsu and Salvation weren't built when I went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike932 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 ^ Thanks. How about the AAA private event on May 20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 ^This was posted several pages back. We had a discussion about the 'private events'. Google the date and see what other organizations are also having a 'private' party that night. We've all been to private parties that were empty, and ones that were more crowded than during the day. You really don't know unless you do the research and see who will be attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Regarding Panda Express in Baja Ridge.... Do you think they will ever move it to Samurai Summit? Perhaps then, they can open a Mexican Restaurant in Baja Ridge? And then, only then, they can move the Pizza Place to the DC comics area? It all just seems to fit the theming better. I have been thinking these thoughts for a long time...does anybody else agree? EDIT-----Regarding AAA night, as I remember people posting in this very thread, it was completely DEAD last year. Perhaps somebody that went can chime in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 ^^Yea went to a Boeing private party 3 or 4 years ago and the line for X was down by Panda Express. All the more reason to reap the benefits of ERT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmaster562 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Today, screamscape posted some issues with Green Lantern. "I don’t know the exact truth, but the basic gist of the story is that a major sponsor for the new Green Lantern movie is PepsiCo. (Who didn’t see a special Green Lantern Mt. Dew can on the way to stores this summer?) Well, Six Flags theme parks are Coke branded, so apparently anytime Six Flags want to run an ad for Green Lantern and mention special offers like 2-for-1 tickets with a Coke Can, or even offers for coupons at your local McDonalds or Wendy’s (also Coke chains) Warner Bros. has informed Six Flags that they can not use the name “Green Lantern” at all to promote the new coaster. For example, in the New York / New Jersey area I’ve been told early ads have been seen simply telling you to come to SFGAdv to ride their “new Stand Up coaster”. Similar problems will crop up for Magic Mountain as well. If they just run a simple ad for the coaster and nothing else, they’re good… but add in anything else, and proof… Green Lantern vanishes. This is despite the fact that technically, Six Flags isn’t using a license connection to the movie at all, but simply to the comic character. The problem is, Warner Bros. has final say as the owner of the movie and the comic franchise… and their deal with PepsiCo is more important and valuable to them than any deal with Six Flags." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooksta77 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 ^This is why Pepsi sucks. In all seriousness I don't know why this would affect construction just marketing. -Cookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Der Dongt Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Well I will be visiting the park in mid August and hope they have the coaster up and running by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 ^^ I think Lance also said that there were some permit issues regarding the delayed construction of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike932 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Just got a Discover card for the sole purpose of using it at Six Flags. Kinda feel like a sucker, but what the heck. Maybe it will allow me to ride X2 two times before everyone else runs to the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Private Party's held on Friday: KROQ (of course) Local 721: http://www.seiu721.org/benefits_programs/SFMM%20Private%20Party%20April%2029%2C%202011%20web.pdf Some dating thing (at least that's what it looks like to me): A Church: http://www.cornerstonescv.com/event/2011-04-29-souled-out-to-magic-mountain/ Not sure what other radio stations are doing it ... but doesn't seem like it would be too bad. The combination of KROQ and a church is interesting though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Just got a Discover card for the sole purpose of using it at Six Flags. Kinda feel like a sucker, but what the heck. Maybe it will allow me to ride X2 two times before everyone else runs to the ride. This is a great perk - trust me! I've been a cardholder for 20 years. You enter via a very short line, plus get in 5 minutes early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike932 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 ^ Cool. When I went last week, they let the Discover holders in about 15 minutes earlier than everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagelsandwhich Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Am I the only one that ranks S: EFK above TTD on their top 10 Steel coasters now? S: EFK being at #10. The launch is better, the drop is straight and feels bigger. Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I haven't ridden TTD, but I rank S:EFK above Kingda Ka so I think it's safe to say the same would apply to TTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 ^Don't say that just yet Gregg. I'm pretty sure I ranked Kingda Ka like 25 spots lower than TTD! Kingda Ka shuffles, tries to kill you, and has OTSR's. TTD does none of those which makes it much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) I'll be in California in May and will visit MM on Wednesday the 25th - hopefully it'll be not too crowded.... Plus doing Disney on Monday and Knotts on Tuesday... And a question: Is it okay in US parks - and MM - to keep sitting when no one or only a few people are waiting when the train enters the station? In germany - specially Hansapark and Heide-Park there was never a problem with this.... Edited April 28, 2011 by simon8899 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike932 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 ^ It's a school day, but a popular week for school field trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 You do field trips to amusement parks??? I've grown up in the wrong country - we always went to museums.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I'll be in California in May and will visit MM on Wednesday the 25th - hopefully it'll be not too crowded.... Plus doing Disney on Monday and Knotts on Tuesday... And a question: Is it okay in US parks - and MM - to keep sitting when no one or only a few people are waiting when the train enters the station? In germany - specially Hansapark and Heide-Park there was never a problem with this.... It's usually not a problem, but it depends on the ride ops that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 You do field trips to amusement parks??? I've grown up in the wrong country - we always went to museums.... You've just identified one of our education problems. When I grew up, field trips to the amusement park was a reward for getting good grades, now, in many parts, it's just expected. You should have a good time at MM, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I have a hard time believing that a 6 second, 100 mph launch with OTSRs is better than a 4 second, 120 mph launch that also takes you higher and drops you further. But, as is the case with all "new" rides or ride experiences, a certain level of hyperbole is expected (see: NTG, Boomerang at Hershey). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I found that accelerators are mostly boring except for the launch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) ^^I agree. SFEK was a much needed improvement and I'm happy that it was made, but TTD still trumps it in my opinion. Edited April 28, 2011 by chickenbowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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