The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

[805Andrew]

Twisted Collosus is looking great! Can't wait to ride! As for Scream, I'm glad it got a new paint job - that's something. As for its parking lot, they could just put some cheap Steampunk props and call it a day.

[Mater]

Courtesy of Our Mountain-

 

 

 

 

Goodbye, trees.

[PVA62]

wow, had to do a double take and check which thread I clicked.

[gardyloo!]

Unfortunately when TC will open, SF MM wil make TC only available with an platinum flash pass (+$15), so prepare to wait in line for 2 hours (however six flags is kinda bound to use 3 trains, so that will help).

[COASTER FREAK 11]

Courtesy of Our Mountain-

 

 

 

 

Goodbye, trees.

 

Though they did clear cut most of the trees, they did plant new ones as well. No clue how big the new ones will be, but the mountain side will be covered in trees again eventually.

[Mater]

Awesome. Can't wait to ride Ninja again in thirty years.

[COASTER FREAK 11]

LOL, well we dont know what type of tree. It could look nice in just a few years.

[singemfrc]

Unfortunately when TC will open, SF MM wil make TC only available with an platinum flash pass (+$15), so prepare to wait in line for 2 hours (however six flags is kinda bound to use 3 trains, so that will help).

That was expected though. It's standard procedure that the newest ride will be a FP upcharge for the first year or two due to popularity.

When YOLO was added as a Platinum upcharge, X2 was downgraded to Gold and Lex Luthor was downgraded to standard. Perhaps now they will either put X2 on regular flash pass or downgrade YOLO to Gold. My guess would be the latter.

[Superbatboy]

Ninja looks so naked now

[cfc]

^What do you have against naked ninjas?

[lbeeler]

may have to make a trip to the west coast, this is looking pretty awesome!!!!

[Jew]

While it will probably make the ride less interesting (to be honest, after riding Eagles Fortress, all suspended coasters are boring!), it at least creates a nicer visual for the ride.

[Manic Monte]

I am grateful for every year Ninja continues to run.

[singforfood]

Awesome. Can't wait to ride Ninja again in thirty years.

 

This.

[nicman]

[attachment=2]11024652_865000016876572_2499888836458668112_n.jpg[/attachment]Here are some new pics courtesy of OUR MOUNTAIN. Its really looking good!

 

 

Those photos look amazing!

[Jew]

Ninja was always a mediocre ride that was a good family friendly "big" ride for kids. Now it's just easier to tell that's the case without the trees.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Guess we won't have to wonder how Ninja will get removed with all the trees in the way anymore...

[vedved82491]

I always found Ninja had a slight thrill factor due to the trees obstructing your path, but that factor is now gone. A lot of the trees have already been missing for some time since the accident, so it's not that shocking. Before they recently returned the second train, it made riding it almost pointless.

 

Anyhoo, I'm ecstatic to see them put up the first inversion. At this rate, we'll see it in the next week or so.

[singemfrc]

While it will probably make the ride less interesting (to be honest, after riding Eagles Fortress, all suspended coasters are boring!), it at least creates a nicer visual for the ride.

Interesting (Not saying youre wrong, I say that with no sarcasm). I always thought the thick greenery made for a better ride, owing to the whooshing through the trees. Kinda the same effect as feeling like go karts are faster than they are because of how low to the ground you are.

Ninja was always a mediocre ride that was a good family friendly "big" ride for kids. Now it's just easier to tell that's the case without the trees.

Agree with you there. It was never really a thrill ride, I always viewed it as a relaxing break since it is (or was) shaded.

[TM3988]

I am grateful for every year Ninja continues to run.

 

Agreed.

[jedimaster1227]

Twisted Colossus looks amazing... It is just a shame this thing looks good enough to make me want to revisit Six Flags Magic Mountain!

[Wes]

Courtesy of Our Mountain-

 

 

 

 

Goodbye, trees.

 

Depressing.

[Password121]

I really don't get why this had to be done. I understand trimming around the "danger zones" very close to the track, but this just seems like overkill.

[Nrthwnd]

omg

 

I never knew there were large hills over there!

 

 

Pretty stark, in a not great way.

[Wes]

I really don't get why this had to be done. I understand trimming around the "danger zones" very close to the track, but this just seems like overkill.

 

I guarantee it was dictated by their lawyers. Classic over rreaction.