The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

[Sir Clinksalot]

^^ I hear ya ...

[Mechanic]

SFMM posted a picture of Viper and the caption "Stay in the LOOP....BIG news this week!". Everybody assumes it's YOLOcoaster (it is) but the best comment so far:

 

"The second half of YOLOcoaster is going to be announced?" I hope the person is a member of TPR.

 

Sometimes the internet is full of awesome.

While it IS funny - I do want to say that I hope the person isn't a TPR member... here's why - these kinds of jokes and humor are fine on TPR, because that's what TPR is all about, but I honestly don't think it's appropriate to write that on an official park page.

 

TPR humor belongs on TPR - Meaning on the website, forum, our FB page, a TPR event, etc.... the same jokes don't always carry over to other places, and it may come off as insulting or obnoxious.

 

Thanks for hearing me out!

 

--Robb

 

In all fairness, he did call the coaster its real name.

[TopThrill182]

SFMM posted a picture of Viper and the caption "Stay in the LOOP....BIG news this week!". Everybody assumes it's YOLOcoaster (it is) but the best comment so far:

 

"The second half of YOLOcoaster is going to be announced?" I hope the person is a member of TPR.

 

Sometimes the internet is full of awesome.

While it IS funny - I do want to say that I hope the person isn't a TPR member... here's why - these kinds of jokes and humor are fine on TPR, because that's what TPR is all about, but I honestly don't think it's appropriate to write that on an official park page.

 

TPR humor belongs on TPR - Meaning on the website, forum, our FB page, a TPR event, etc.... the same jokes don't always carry over to other places, and it may come off as insulting or obnoxious.

 

Thanks for hearing me out!

 

--Robb

 

I don't know; I actually find that comment pretty benign in comparison to some of the stuff I've run across on company FB pages. I'm not saying the park will necessarily like it, but then again the Internet would be pretty boring if positive feedback were all that were ever posted!

[robbalvey]

SFMM posted a picture of Viper and the caption "Stay in the LOOP....BIG news this week!". Everybody assumes it's YOLOcoaster (it is) but the best comment so far:

 

"The second half of YOLOcoaster is going to be announced?" I hope the person is a member of TPR.

 

Sometimes the internet is full of awesome.

While it IS funny - I do want to say that I hope the person isn't a TPR member... here's why - these kinds of jokes and humor are fine on TPR, because that's what TPR is all about, but I honestly don't think it's appropriate to write that on an official park page.

 

TPR humor belongs on TPR - Meaning on the website, forum, our FB page, a TPR event, etc.... the same jokes don't always carry over to other places, and it may come off as insulting or obnoxious.

 

Thanks for hearing me out!

 

--Robb

 

In all fairness, he did call the coaster its real name.

I mean, the part about the second half of the ride being announced, not the name.

 

I don't know; I actually find that comment pretty benign in comparison to some of the stuff I've run across on company FB pages.

I agree. But I just ask people to "think before they post", that's all. Something that is totally appropriate for this forum, may not be the most appropriate to post somewhere else. TPR has a very quirky sense of humor. Not everyone "gets" our jokes. Just keep that in mind when you post other places.

Edited April 10, 2013 by robbalvey

[Jerome]

I wonder how probable the RMC project for Colossus really is?

I just run into some people from ACE at the park today. They seemed to think it's a done deal. But who knows if they have any better sources they anyone else.

[GayCoasterGuy]

Does anyone have good information on where the trains (99 Train + Railroad) were located in the park? Stations, paths, etc.. Just curious, working on another RCT2 game I've only found a couple old pictures on little info online.

[robbalvey]

I wonder how probable the RMC project for Colossus really is?

I just run into some people from ACE at the park today. They seemed to think it's a done deal. But who knows if they have any better sources they anyone else.

They don't.

[bostonlva]

Though it would not suprise me if the announcement IS about COLOSSUS since doing the refurb involves closing the ride..

[robbalvey]

Floater is not airtime. Floater is like having a non-alcoholic beer. It tastes like beer, sort of, but its not the real thing.

 

I knew there was a reason I married you.

[minifang]

Maybe new trains for viper? 2nd half of YOLO?

[mr. cockblock]

Maybe we will all get to ride "The Vaper, in reverse." Like Stoney and Linkovich Chomofsky did it in the 90's classic "Encino Man."

[deathbydinn]

Thought this was a pretty cool concept that never went forward.

 

Before SIX FLAGS' management turnover in mid-2010, we were in the process of developing a variety of show concepts for the chain's 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2011.

 

The signature show was to be called the MAIN EVENT, and would be featured at Six Flags' top attended parks.

 

As shown here, the set was to be comprised entirely of historical relics from each individual park's storage "boneyard", and here we used PIECES FROM LOST ATTRACTIONS at Six Flags Magic Mountain to get across the idea.

 

Do you recognize any of these elements?

 

Link

 

It's too bad that the new management cancelled this and that the 50th anniversary went by pretty much unnoticed.

[bostonlva]

Six Flags MM ‏@SFMagicMountain 1m

Revolution's LOOP....more BIG loop news tomorrow! #morefirsts #gobig #gosixflags #gofullthrottle pic.twitter.com/dtbboY5C2x

 

 

Pics of completed loop?

[chickenbowl]

^I'm sure it will be the completion and topping off of the vertical loop/top hat.

[Wes]

^ But the hints are so subtle in those tweets...

[SFMMGeek27]

Loop completion AND opening date? I doubt it.

[TyRush]

Knowing SFMM they will probably forget to announce this announcement

[dippindotsguy8]

I'm pretty sure it's completion of the loop. I was at the park yesterday, and they had the top piece all lined up for a good half hour, but then for whatever reason, they decided not to connect it and lowered it back down. My guess is they probably got it done today or will finish it this week, but I don't have any solid info about that.

[Wags]

The top hat looks tame for SFMM.

[thrillseeker4552]

^^ Looks great! They really topped off that loop pretty fast. Can't wait to ride it!

[dippindotsguy8]

^Again, as of yesterday night, it was NOT topped off. They never attatched it. It was taken down after about a half hour. I just want to be clear on that. But yeah! It looks nice, and the drop out of the tophat looks very steep. I'm excited to ride it at WCB, if not this spring.

[OrthoMan]

The top of the loop looks very "circular"...I like it!

[cmullin]

The loop looks huge and awesome! Hopefully construction will be complete soon!

[chickenbowl]

The top hat looks tame for SFMM.

Yeah okay... As compared to what?

 

I think it looks great!

[Angry_Gumball]

Wow, that's a huge loop! I can't wait to see it this Sunday when I head down there! Also agreed, interesting that's its more circular though it is still somewhat elliptical. Going over the top of it should be pretty interesting as well and can imagine some nice graceful airtime and some great tummy tingles going up and over it. I definitely don't see as sudden or intense airtime as S:UF at SFDK but I'm definitely going to have to check this one out this year (WCB?)