laqueefa Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Oh and by the way, I have confirmed with the park that X2 will be down for the next 2 weeks for general maintenance. So if you're visiting, don't expect it to be open. Just in time for WCB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xstech25 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I don't know why Six Flags likes doing these corporate ride announcement videos when so many of the rides are the same. This year there are how many Justice Leagues and how many S&S flippy coasters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freestyle23 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Any chance X re-opens by the 24th? And is Apocalypse closed for that long too or just X? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDown Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 ^Sorry bud, I wouldn't count on it. I have this terrible feeling we're going to be getting one of those stupid box rides...UGHHHHHH OH DEAR PLEASE GAWD NO! Oh and by the way, I have confirmed with the park that X2 will be down for the next 2 weeks for general maintenance. So if you're visiting, don't expect it to be open. Yeah I guess it makes sense to do a general maintenance now during the last 2 weeks of the Summer Schedule instead of from November through April when they're only open 2-3 days a week This fuggin' park mang. From what I remember X2 was coated with a very expensive military grade paint, which is why it still looks pretty good considering how long ago that paint job was. I believe it was something similar to this: http://www.texcote.com/commercial.php I did notice Superman was starting to fade a bit on my last trip, which is too bad I really like the paint on that ride. As for Tatsu it just looks horrible. I'm guessing it won't be painted for atleast another season or 2 because they will probably have to close Revolution to repaint it. It's just so ridiculously high up they're probably going to have to use a crane to get to some of the areas. Kinda funny when you install something like this you don't really think long term like "well what about 10 years down the road when we have to repaint it?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFMMGeek27 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Apocalypse will be down for quite a while too. They are retracting, and as we know, pretty much the whole coaster needs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Corn Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I acutally don't think we'll see a JL:BFM, I could acutally see a custom dark ride. The competition is extremely stiff in the SoCal dark ride department, and while its super good at parks like SFstL, its mainly due to the fact that their isn't a ton of stuff to compare it too. So I could see them customizing it (maybe removing the shooting part) and giving it a new name, possibly Justice League: Battle for Gotham City. Just my thoughts. I originally thought we'd see a custom dark ride and some flats, but since they said RIDE (not rides) I'm now leaning towards a Movie District retheme with a customized dark ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I could acutally see a custom dark ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Wow, people are going to have a hard time excepting a Justice League clone at SFMM lol. Almost as tough a time as Great Adventure fans had with the S&S spin clone. I myself am looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Wow, people are going to have a hard time excepting a Justice League clone at SFMM lol. Almost as tough a time as Great Adventure fans had with the S&S spin clone. I myself am looking forward to it. The fact that it's a clone doesn't bother me, I just feel the ride doesn't fit SFMM's core demographic which is thrill seekers. Especially since attendance is down this year, I don't think Justice League will get people through the gates like Twisted Colossus and Full Throttle did. I'm also extremely worried that in 2-3 years, only half the effects will work, the ride cars will be vandalized beyond repair, and they will only have half of the vehicles operating at any given point. Looking forward to see if the Movie District gets a complete overhaul though. The last 3 area revamps (Full Throttle Zone, DC Universe, Steampunk) have been pretty good. Hopefully next, Cyclone Bay will get some MAJOR love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 ^ I don't completely disagree with any of this. But you know this is a one off don't you? Just like Drop Of Doom was. SFMM will be back to building bare ass coasters right after this, so I'm going to enjoy this dark ride, which has gotten nothing but stellar reviews where ever it goes. I'd much rather have a small stable of flats, honestly. But this was my second choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djackson Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I acutally don't think we'll see a JL:BFM, I could acutally see a custom dark ride. The competition is extremely stiff in the SoCal dark ride department, and while its super good at parks like SFstL, its mainly due to the fact that their isn't a ton of stuff to compare it too. So I could see them customizing it (maybe removing the shooting part) and giving it a new name, possibly Justice League: Battle for Gotham City. Just my thoughts. I originally thought we'd see a custom dark ride and some flats, but since they said RIDE (not rides) I'm now leaning towards a Movie District retheme with a customized dark ride Battle for Gotham city. If it were to be custom it would probably just be a little longer and would Probably just be called JL the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshfreund Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Dark ride is a waste of a nice size chunk of real estate at the mountain...what happens in a few years when JL is irrelevant.....if were not getting a new coaster, a few flats would be better than a clone in a box, plus every other park down here has one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTown661 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Oh and by the way, I have confirmed with the park that X2 will be down for the next 2 weeks for general maintenance. So if you're visiting, don't expect it to be open. Might need to bring back Stan Winston to help with this one. I will see your 2 weeks and raise you 3 months. X-2 is and will always be my my top 3 fav and love the sound as it seems to glide in the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarFlags Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Dark ride is a waste of a nice size chunk of real estate at the mountain...what happens in a few years when JL is irrelevant.....if were not getting a new coaster, a few flats would be better than a clone in a box, plus every other park down here has one. The justice league characters will never be irrelevant (Batman and Superman are American icons), and the interactive aspect of the ride will help keep people coming back. I would love to see a solid dark ride at SFMM. My biggest dream is a terrain giga through the hills in back, but I know it's just a dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Dark ride is a waste of a nice size chunk of real estate at the mountain...what happens in a few years when JL is irrelevant.....if were not getting a new coaster, a few flats would be better than a clone in a box, plus every other park down here has one. The justice league characters will never be irrelevant (Batman and Superman are American icons), and the interactive aspect of the ride will help keep people coming back. I would love to see a solid dark ride at SFMM. My biggest dream is a terrain giga through the hills in back, but I know it's just a dream. Agree with This! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshfreund Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Yeah, i agree that superman and batman will hold value but im not so sure the ride will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknottsville Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Is it just me or are people not grasping the size of the plot of land SFMM has opened up, even with a complete Movie district refresh or retheme it just makes absolutely no sense for this to be for only a clone in a box. With the size of the plot of land SFMM is working with they could add a clone in a box, flat ride package, S&S free spin, Star Flyer, and a larsen super loop and would still have space lol Unless SFMM plans on using a small plot of the area for the clone in a box and blocking the rest off for a future coaster this project is just not adding up imo. Closing the entire backside of the park razing buildings all for a clone in a box and a re-theme or refresh has me scratching my head, Did they even close down the entire Gotham city backlot to transform it into DC Universe I could of swore B:TR was still open during the transformation so why does the entire backside of the park need to be closed down for a clone in a box and re-themeing it just makes no sense. SFMM has prided itself as never resting on it's laurels, so for 2017 they open up the biggest plot of land they could only for them to rest on their laurels with a clone in a box WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 The then gotham city was entirely closed off while it was converted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshfreund Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Justice league dark ride...*facepalm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknottsville Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 The then gotham city was entirely closed off while it was converted. Oh ok thanks I couldn't remember I thought I had went during that time and B:TR was open. Anyways it still seems like the scope of this project is way bigger than what the outcome is supposed to be of nothing more than a clone in a box and a re-theme refresh of the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshfreund Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Justice league dark ride...*facepalm What kind of name is Sally Coorperation for an amusement park ride manufacturer. That alone makes it sound, mmmm, how do i say....... Lame!...thinking Sally should sit this one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 ^Right. One of the most respected companies in the industry should sit this one out because of it's name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshfreund Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Well thankfully, they are not. No matter what a few people on the internet think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshfreund Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 You dont know...we could all be way off and maybe its gonna be a new log ride of ferris wheel...your guess is no better than tge next guy...a rumor is just a rumor...no solids clues for anything so far...unless of course, you work in upper six flags management Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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