dunkfan9 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I don't care too much for Viper, never really had a good experience on the ride I would highly suggest you go ride it. Ever since the ride got its repaint, its been running incredibly smoother. Im here in the cyber cafe, took your advice and went on Viper. I sat in the third car. It was really rough still and barely enjoyable. I'm headed for Goliath again.It's pretty crowded today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trcg721 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I don't care too much for Viper, never really had a good experience on the ride I would highly suggest you go ride it. Ever since the ride got its repaint, its been running incredibly smoother. Im here in the cyber cafe, took your advice and went on Viper. It was really rough still and barely enjoyable. I'm headed for Goliath again.It's pretty crowded today Try the front seat of Viper, its alot better then the Back. I should be at Viper around 3:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURE Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 During Viper's downtime, the track was repainted and all of the cars were refurbished. Precisely. It has to do with the refurbishment of the trains, not the paint. You could feel when you rode the wheel gap was much tighter and the bogie's weren't tugging. It really helps when the wheels aren't slamming between the rails like an older, worn-in train would be. ^The metro as far as I know has been around from day 1, it's old and doesn't meet the required codes to be operational. The park doesn't want to invest in it because they say there's no way to market it, and the profit to debit margin really isn't profitable. But like they said at WCB, they have a 5 year plan, hopefully down the road a transport ride will come into the picture. It would really make the park a nicer place to visit for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upfrontjwash Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I hope thats in their five year plan also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroworldfan1 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Where are the Metro trains now? How many did they have? And, was the Metro ride enjoyable? -Tatum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upfrontjwash Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 don't take my exact word on it, but their were tree trains. It was a nice change of pace, and i believe their in a warehouse, or out side some where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Take it for what it is worth, but Tim Burkhart said that Metro is no longer up to code and that it was far too cost prohibitive to rehab it. However, they didn't rule out some sort of park transportation for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdsmartdude911 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 They're still right next to FB's spot. Pic taken a couple days ago on the 19th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upfrontjwash Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 aah,thanks for the visual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 I'll be very happy if that land is used for Hurricane Harbor. I hope the extended queue area also gets allocated to HH as well. In fact, you could take the whole strip all the way down to Sierra Falls, turn Sierra Falls around so that it's pat of the water park and that's quite a large HH expansion! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhcbiinoc Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 That area would be ideal to expand HH. In re Metro not returning, I think the comment they made at WCB was something along the lines that for what it would cost them to get Metro running they could get a B&M coaster, so apparently they would be looking at a substantial investment ($15 million+)to get it up and running again. One thing I find interesting: if there is supposedly a new coaster addition for 2009, and it won't be going in Psyclone's old spot (and I feel pretty certain that it would not go in Flashback's old spot, either), where would it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upfrontjwash Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I had that same question, where would the next coaster be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucket Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 In re Metro not returning, I think the comment they made at WCB was something along the lines that for what it would cost them to get Metro running they could get a B&M coaster, so apparently they would be looking at a substantial investment ($15 million+)to get it up and running again. It would really cost that much for the Metro to be up and running again? I guess that is really a pity. They should do something with that I think... tear it out and build a more reliable transport system. I've been to parks with and without trains (and maybe it's just me and I'm lazy) but I always stay longer if I know I don't have to walk a mile and back from one area of the park to another when I can just take a train to the front of the park. Also, having a train or a metro type of attraction is kind of relaxing and fun as well! Take Disney for example! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 I had that same question, where would the next coaster be? I always answer the same way whenever someone asks this question - "Where ever they want to put it!" No matter where you think a coaster may or may not fit. If the park has an idea in mind, they will MAKE it fit! Think about when X was built. Did anyone here expect a new coaster out in the old bus parking lot with a new bridge to extend that area? Before Tatsu was built, did anyone expect a new coaster that spread across the top of the mountain? Did anyone think that Knott's would be able to build *TWO* new coasters in the area where Bullet and Sidewinder are now? The moral of the story always is: If they want to build it, they will find the room! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhcbiinoc Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 ^Very true.....parks will always find room. Knott's continues to amaze me with their creative uses of space (which in some places make me think of a real life RCT park). I know they will make room at SFMM for whatever 2009 brings, I'm just curious as to where they will be making room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 There are a number of spots that I saw during WCB that would fit a small to medium coaster. Remember most coasters go up and out of their central location anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rba13 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I know it won't happen, but I'll like SFMM to have a indoor rollercoaster like Space Mountain or Rock N Roll Rollercoaster at Disney/MGM studios. Maybe they can dig into the mountain and put it inside it. Also, maybe they can tunnel through the mountain so you can walk from one side to the other saving some time off the walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIP Psyclone Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 ^An indoor roller coaster or even a dark ride would be a bonus, I think. Unfortunately the budget for a decent dark ride has to be very high, or else it will seem cheap, or "crappy." Something like a Sally dark shooting ride works better for a smaller park, I think. There already is a tunnel thru the mountain, but it was for the Metro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rba13 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 There is a tunnel for the Metro, but it's to one side of the Mountain between Superman Escape and Ninja next to that Restaurant. I don't think it's usable for a shortcut to walk through. I do remember getting off the Metro. They would announce, "Stay clear of the opening doors. And enjoy your stay at Magic Mountain" I always got a kick out of that for whatever reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upfrontjwash Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Thats sounds like its welcoming you to the park, like something that should be said when your at the front gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rba13 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Thats sounds like its welcoming you to the park, like something that should be said when your at the front gate. "enjoy your stay at Magic Mountain" was said just before you got off most of the rides at the park. I don't remember anything said this last time around. Maybe it was, "please exit to your left" and that was it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upfrontjwash Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 yeah I realized at the last minute I read that wrong. Who thinks the new bluetooth areas in the park are going to work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunkfan9 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Well I had a pleasant day today. Really crowded but that's friday for ya. "six flags magic mountain, The Xtreme park!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rba13 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 CBS is going to have a CSI interactive show. What if CBS also sponsored the Orient Express and turn it into a Scandinavian theme ride based on the "Price is Right" As the re theme Orient Express ascends the Mountain yodeling is played and flags pop up as in the TV show. Of course you couldn't have the ride go over a cliff. Originally the Orient Express was I think called the Funicular. It would add some branding that Americans of all ages can identify with. Maybe the Price is Right could tape a week's worth of shows there. This would also be a cross promotion on CBS television to advertise the new CSI interactive show. Far fetched, but I have ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIP Psyclone Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I couldn't resist posting this since the man himself--Tim Burkhart is in it. If X2 is one of his babies, here he is talking about the other--Superman: The Escape. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jo980xZVPw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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