The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

[Jew]

Scaffolding pipe wouldn't need to be staged and built in the parking lot if it was for Colossus...

[coasterlvr]

 

 

 

If a tram driver truly did say that Colossus would close is a pretty big clue that it will. But I don't know what to believe and I think I'll just wait the few days on this. I'm not holding my breath, but SoCal DESPERATELY needs an airtime machine!!

 

he definitely said it...but, he could just be repeating some stuff he's read on a forum. so who knows. less than a week and we will find out. i'm hoping it's true.

[Locostitch]

Scaffolding pipe wouldn't need to be staged and built in the parking lot if it was for Colossus...

 

Oh I didn't see that anyways I hope iron colussus is announced

[chickenbowl]

 

 

 

If a tram driver truly did say that Colossus would close is a pretty big clue that it will. But I don't know what to believe and I think I'll just wait the few days on this. I'm not holding my breath, but SoCal DESPERATELY needs an airtime machine!!

 

he definitely said it...but, he could just be repeating some stuff he's read on a forum. so who knows. less than a week and we will find out. i'm hoping it's true.

 

Ok, cool! Well you knows how well-informed he is. I have a question though, if Colossus were to reopen in 2015, would they announce the coaster next Thursday? Or if 2015 is the case, do you guys just expect them to announce only the closing of Colossus?

[bostonlva]

What happened to the SFMM YouTube channel?

[Locostitch]

 

 

 

If a tram driver truly did say that Colossus would close is a pretty big clue that it will. But I don't know what to believe and I think I'll just wait the few days on this. I'm not holding my breath, but SoCal DESPERATELY needs an airtime machine!!

 

he definitely said it...but, he could just be repeating some stuff he's read on a forum. so who knows. less than a week and we will find out. i'm hoping it's true.

 

Ok, cool! Well you knows how well-informed he is. I have a question though, if Colossus were to reopen in 2015, would they announce the coaster next Thursday? Or if 2015 is the case, do you guys just expect them to announce only the closing of Colossus?

 

Most likely Thursday because by the time they announce it the next year it won't be a suprise

[cmullin]

Scaffolding pipe wouldn't need to be staged and built in the parking lot if it was for Colossus...

[Sir Clinksalot]

The pieces in the lot aren't for Colossus. They are for some kind of Toyota thing.

 

Going to the park again tomorrow since my daughter is getting her hair done up there, I'll see if anything is different. Although I think I'd have a better time spending 3 hours in a hair salon.

[jray21]

Thanks. I have 1 more question:

 

Are there any good fast food places near SFMM? Please don't mention In N' Out.

 

You could try Tommy's. There just down the road on The Old Road next to Del Taco and Jack in the Box. Tommy's is a local LA area burger chain that specializes in chili burgers. You could also look up Yelp on your phone to see what has good reviews outside the park. And if you hop on the freeway south for a few exits there's an In N Out which in my opinion is way better than Jack in the Box or Wendy's which are near the park.

 

Just be prepared that if you eat at Tommy's your day, or week may need to be spent no more than 2 feet from a toilet.

 

 

Hopefully slides are in 2014, and Iron Colossus in 2015.

 

They would have had to started it last year to get Colossus done by 2015.

[Sir Clinksalot]

Went up to the park today. A couple of pics now. I'll have more tomorrow.

Fire was burning near parking booths.

Not Iron Colossus

[Jello_Biafra]

Any news on X2? I heard it was down.

[gerstlaueringvar]

^It would be a news if X2 does not break down for a whole week.

[JeromyL]

Any news on X2? I heard it was down.

 

That would figure.... I had season passes back in 2001 and 2002.... I went probably 10 times in the 2 years... x always broke.... then... went again 2006/7 about 4 times.... x always broke...I swear, i'll never get to ride it... hopefully WCB its open...

[Jello_Biafra]

Any news on X2? I heard it was down.

 

That would figure.... I had season passes back in 2001 and 2002.... I went probably 10 times in the 2 years... x always broke.... then... went again 2006/7 about 4 times.... x always broke...I swear, i'll never get to ride it... hopefully WCB its open...

I never rode it. Last time I was there was a few years ago when they were upgrading the ride. Next week I'll be there and I don't think it'll be up. I don't think I'm destined to ride X2.

[rustyinpeace]

To be fair, X2 improved it's reliability dramatically since when it was known as X. It pretty much breaks down in the same rate as the rest of the coasters there presently.

[Bilby_AUS]

Hi everyone... again..

 

SFMM on Columbus day? good, bad, busy, dead? I have had to tweak my itinerary and will be hitting the park on the 14th oct instead of the last week of September

[coasternut]

Any news on X2? I heard it was down.

 

That would figure.... I had season passes back in 2001 and 2002.... I went probably 10 times in the 2 years... x always broke.... then... went again 2006/7 about 4 times.... x always broke...I swear, i'll never get to ride it... hopefully WCB its open...

I never rode it. Last time I was there was a few years ago when they were upgrading the ride. Next week I'll be there and I don't think it'll be up. I don't think I'm destined to ride X2.

 

You're not missing much except for the credit IMO. It's one of the rides I don't bother with at the Mountain.

[Sir Clinksalot]

Apparently the lift hill chain broke on X2.

[SFMMGeek27]

Hi everyone... again..

 

SFMM on Columbus day? good, bad, busy, dead? I have had to tweak my itinerary and will be hitting the park on the 14th oct instead of the last week of September

 

Columbus Day is always extremely dead! It's a really great day to go! Just watch out for all the one train operations.

[Sir Clinksalot]

Mini park update from yesterday. Overall it didn't seem like the park was very busy but the lines for FT, Jet Stream and Roaring Rapids were long.

 

Did single rider on LL:DOD and they didn't fix the grease issue as I noticed after I left the park. If you are planning on riding it during WCB best to wear a black shirt. Also rode Colossus, trying to get in as many rides as possible, just in case.

 

Permanent railings up in parking lot for the buses. If you are in the first lot, way faster to walk. Took almost 10 minutes to get to the entry using the bus.

This was the ONLY piece of Fright Fest construction I saw

Half permanent queue, half temporary. Better than nothing.

New stilt walker. You're welcome.

Scream is still running only 1 train. Better than nothing.

Longest Jet Stream line I've seen in awhile.

Even the bulldozer wants help.

Apocalypse is closed. Didn't see any work going on. Not better than nothing.

[Wes]

Those pics make me feel better about not being able to go to the SFMM day of WCB.

[cmullin]

Is there any update on why Apocalypse is closed?

[_IntaMAN_]

Regarding Fright Fest, a friend of mines who went to Scare LA said that SFMM's booth were promoting new scare zones, as well as a complete retheme of Jokester's Hideout. Anyone heard more?

Edited August 25, 2013 by _IntaMAN_

[Wes]

Is there any update on why Apocalypse is closed?

 

They must be hard at work with that late summer retracking like you said.

[cmullin]

Is there any update on why Apocalypse is closed?

 

They must be hard at work with that late summer retracking like you said.

Yeah that was a stupid thing to think. But seriously, is there?