netdvn Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 To be fair, I'm sure Revolution and Colossus appealed to any YOLO crowd back then too. Let's just hope the park doesn't start neglecting its current flagship attractions when it adds more in the future. - Just hope MM can rehab these rides soon enough though. It would make sense for the park to convert Colossus to Mecha-Colossus (or whatever you wanna call it) and contact Gerstlauer to produce new trains for Rev and Colossus. Assuming the park wants to continue doing area rehabs (YOLO Plaza/Stage, DC Universe), we'll probably see a small rehab back there as well. - It wouldn't hurt to add a few high-end family rides/attractions either. They're pretty cheap and other SF parks seem to be cashing in on them. The park could still market them as thrill rides to attract the YOLO crowd (then again ) - Whatever happened to Hurricane Harbor's expansion onto Flashback's old spot? That could be the perfect opportunity to add some of those cool Riptide Bay-style slides or dropbox slides like the other SF parks are getting. (then again ) - Oh Magic Mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 - Whatever happened to Hurricane Harbor's expansion onto Flashback's old spot? That could be the perfect opportunity to add some of those cool Riptide Bay-style slides or dropbox slides like the other SF parks are getting. SFMM doesn't know about the perfect time to execute an expansion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I actually think that if SFMM had stuck with trying to be more family friendly it would have eventually worked. But it wasn't going to happen overnight and I'm not sure why they expected it to. It would have taken so long and cost so much money, that it made absolutely no sense. It needed to be a complete rebuild from both the inside and outside. They would have had to pay staff more, bring in a new management team, redo the training program, upgrade the food offerings, fix/maintain all the infrastructure in disrepair, and still add new family friendly attractions... Or... Make an investment in a new coaster every year and let the money start pouring in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTown661 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Looks like the movie not the ride comes on tv west coast in about a hour on Turner Classics. Its up against Game of Thrones so good luck. YOLO 1937 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 ^I set the DVR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 ^^Says "parolee" so definitely applies to the park's clientele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I actually think that if SFMM had stuck with trying to be more family friendly it would have eventually worked. But it wasn't going to happen overnight and I'm not sure why they expected it to. It would have taken so long and cost so much money, that it made absolutely no sense. It needed to be a complete rebuild from both the inside and outside. They would have had to pay staff more, bring in a new management team, redo the training program, upgrade the food offerings, fix/maintain all the infrastructure in disrepair, and still add new family friendly attractions... Or... Make an investment in a new coaster every year and let the money start pouring in. I agree it's just too late to try a family park again. Maybe in 10 years but right now their survey question is what would you rate on a scale of 1 to 10. The need for thrill rides. The next question is what would you rate the need for family rides. That's the only two questions they asked. Now if you already have a mostly thrill ride crowd... What do you think the answers will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am1500 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 ^ YOLO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Looks like the movie not the ride comes on tv west coast in about a hour on Turner Classics. Its up against Game of Thrones so good luck. Saw that too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I wonder when MM will get a Sky Screamer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11slataus Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I have a hunch that SFMM will get a SkyScreamer the same year that they turn Batman backwards there. SFMM isn't a park for slow years. Knowing the park it will probably be a gigantic model as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I thought the same thing actually, and I wondered if they would make it taller than the one they are installing at SFOT... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11slataus Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 ^ I wouldn't doubt it. SFMM likes to go big. YOLO, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 To them what would be the point if it didn't break a record? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Full Throttle Update!! Since Robb is taking a much needed vacation here are some YOLO pictures from this past weekend. Since our last update they've done ... absolutely NOTHING!!! Well, they've done some electrical stuff apparently And some YOLOscaping that should provide some shade in 12 1/2 years. That's only one in YOLO years though. The transfer track has been moved over to complete the circuit. This is the most important part of the ride to insure that 1 train is always in refurb. Temporary fences are still up around the supports Ghetto Superman Logo has also been completed YOLOOP as seen from the Superman Exit More YOLOscaping being done Due to YOLOscaping Gold Rusher was closed. Apparently the landscaping crew doesn't live the YOLO lifestyle. YOLADDER! Something very Anti-YOLO, fence has been painted. YOLAUNCH!!! Gertrude says honk, honk, hooooooonnnkkkkk!!! Jet Streams water ... the true definition of YOLO But seriously, not sure what's going on with it. The entire flume looked like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 So it looks like you are going to go over the loop and then the car just stops? Maybe I am confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 ^ That's correct. You are not confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 ^Yes, that's how it's been since day one. The second launch leads up into the top hat, and then the brakes start as the train is beginning to level out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 OK I'll say it... that looks like a single sided station... How could they do that?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 OK I'll say it... that looks like a single sided station... How could they do that?! I don't think so. If you look closely on either side of the station there are footers where it looks like the entrance and exit ramps will be. They just haven't built them yet. The exit side doesn't really need a ton of room. It just need to funnel the masses out of the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 The transfer track has been moved over to complete the circuit. This is the most important part of the ride to ensure that 1 train is always in refurb. I love your captions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 So it looks like you are going to go over the loop and then the car just stops? Maybe I am confused. The ride looks as if they just gave up during design. It should have gone on a little bit longer. Don't mind the horrible editing, but here is how I think they should have finished off the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 ^Totally agree. I think it could be much longer but it is what it is i guess... But SFMM goes BIG, not long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 But SFMM goes BIG, not long I had this problem back in High School. But, with a little bit of concentration therapy, I was cured. The Doctor told me to think of Roseanne Barr naked, eating her way out of a silo of dead babies. Uuuuuhhhhhggggggg! Still works. Guy "We need a throw up emoticon." Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 ^LOL Glad to bring joy and sick thoughts to the thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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