The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

[The Geek Mojo]

All I know is I went in July, and the whole time I was there the line hardly moved. I got there early and rode it early with hardly no one in line and I still waited over an hour to ride. They weren't filling the queues and sending up trains half full. The person allowing people on the ramp wasn't paying attention and wasn't sending people like they should have. I talked to guest services about this and they had no excuse. It was the worst experience of the whole day. Everything else about the park was wonderful. But I will never forget the terrible operations I experienced with X2. If they got it fixed now, then awesome. But seriously...Those kids working that ride could give a shit.

[singemfrc]

Maybe it's because I live up in NorCal and only get to SFMM once a year for 2 days, but there's very few rides I skip. Rough order of rides there from best to worst in my opinion:

Same here, but I usually end up skipping a couple each trip, then the next trip I make a point to hit whatever I skipped the last time. I haven't ridden Batman, Superman, or Scream since 2014 and I havent ridden Revolution or Apocalypse since 2013. Too bad I still won't be able to get Apocalypse this year during WCB, but I'm going to make sure to do Batman, Scream, and Superman. With all this ERT we have for West Coast Bash it shouldn't be hard to do everything with plenty of time left over. If Superman isn't on the morning ERT I'm going to hit it right when the park opens to the public, it's usually dead at that time. In fact doing Superman, Batman, and Scream at that time might be a great idea.

 

There will absolutely be a Green Lantern marathon at some point in the day!

[Eaanderson10]

I'm hearing X2 should be open for WCB. It was only supposed to be a 2 or 3 week refurb. And if TPR is advertising ERT on it, it would be kinda rude for the park to have it down just for general maintenance.

 

From the West Coast Bash page:

EVENT DETAILS AND RIDE AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE!

 

If I hear one person complain that a ride isn't open and try to use the excuse of "Well TPR advertised it" not only will you not be allowed to attend another one of our events ever again but you'll be banned from TPR for life.

 

Look, I get it that everyone is looking forward to riding stuff, but if one ride being down is going to make or break the day for you, do us all a favor and don't go.

 

--Robb "So sick of all the complaining." Alvey

 

 

HAHAHAHA! Robb just laid a smack down on us!

It's true though, if a ride is down then don't let it ruin

the day.

 

Just have a Churro, a lemon slushy and all will be well!

And put on your headphones and listen to Chicago.-Saturday in the Park.

 

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haha "Saturday in the Park" is definitely on my coaster playlist. I like your style!

[dannyboy13]

Maybe it's because I live up in NorCal and only get to SFMM once a year for 2 days, but there's very few rides I skip. Rough order of rides there from best to worst in my opinion:

 

Twisted Colossus

Tatsu

FT

Drop of Doom

Superman

Goliath

X2

Ninja

Green Lantern

New Revolution (no VR for me)

Batman

Riddler

Goldstriker

Scrambler

Viper

Apocalypse

 

All but the last 3 are must rides for me.

 

How we wish we had Gold Striker and not Apocalypse....we know what you meant...but the subtle change was humorous...

 

Yes, that should read Gold rusher and not striker. And man would a nice legit woody like Goldstriker be welcome. How in the world is Apocalypse so bad so soon?

[dannyboy13]

Maybe it's because I live up in NorCal and only get to SFMM once a year for 2 days, but there's very few rides I skip. Rough order of rides there from best to worst in my opinion:

Same here, but I usually end up skipping a couple each trip, then the next trip I make a point to hit whatever I skipped the last time. I haven't ridden Batman, Superman, or Scream since 2014 and I havent ridden Revolution or Apocalypse since 2013. Too bad I still won't be able to get Apocalypse this year during WCB, but I'm going to make sure to do Batman, Scream, and Superman. With all this ERT we have for West Coast Bash it shouldn't be hard to do everything with plenty of time left over. If Superman isn't on the morning ERT I'm going to hit it right when the park opens to the public, it's usually dead at that time. In fact doing Superman, Batman, and Scream at that time might be a great idea.

 

There will absolutely be a Green Lantern marathon at some point in the day!

 

My son and I marathon Superman first thing on one day Everytime we go. We get at least 10 rides in without getting off, then hit DC area up after, which is also usually dead.

[coasternut]

I'd also skip the VR on New Revolution and just enter in the exit and get a front row seat without waiting...It's a lot better experience. From there, either take the tram up the hill to ride Superman or go to FT or TC.

 

Single ride line for the New Revolution doesn't exist anymore as of last Thurday.

[mark549]

Yes, that should read Gold rusher and not striker. And man would a nice legit woody like Goldstriker be welcome. How in the world is Apocalypse so bad so soon?

 

My guess - the desert heat is not good for wood coasters. Rainier climates seems to be required for wood coasters to last. Are there examples of a wood coaster that has done well in extreme dryness?

 

It will be interesting to see if Gold Striker holds up, it's not as hot in Santa Clara as in Santa Clarita, and the winter rains are more abundant, but the summers are comparable.

[Lameformer]

Anyone know what time the announcement vid will be posted?

[MagicMountainMan]

Anyone know what time the announcement vid will be posted?

Usually really early in the morning, before eastern time zone news goes live so every news source can pick it up that morning.

 

Around 2-3AM Pacific if my memory serves. Maybe even earlier.

[SoCalJasonland]

https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/store/season-passes

2017 Flash Sale Special Offer Pass $74.99 each - you can add Premium Dining good at all Six Flags parks for $79.99 with 2 meals and 1 snack per visit.

 

Don’t miss our biggest, best sale of the year! For five days only (Sept. 1-5) we’re hosting our 3rd annual Flash Sale where you can save 70% off on 2017 Season Passes and Memberships. We guarantee there will never be a better time to buy!

 

Visit Free for the Rest of 2016

A 2017 Season Pass is good for the rest of 2016. Use it for admission to both Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park!

Note: Members can visit during 2016 too, but admission isn't free

 

Free Upgrade to our Exclusive Gold Level

A Gold Pass is the best Pass we sell. There is no better way to enjoy the park than as a Gold Pass Holder!

 

Free Parking in 2016 + 2017

Buy during our Flash Sale and get free parking for the rest of 2016 and all of 2017. It's a $65 value.

 

Free 2017 Hurricane Harbor Pass

You'll get unlimited free admission to Hurricane Harbor for the rest of 2016 and all of 2017.

 

Bonus Holiday in the Park Friend Ticket

Buy during our Flash Sale and you'll get a bonus Holiday in the Park ticket* for a friend.

 

You'll Also Get Much More!

You'll also get free tickets for friends on select days, $300 worth of in-park discounts, exclusive events and more!

PLEASE NOTE: To receive this incredible offer you must buy during our Flash Sale. To get the free upgrade to Gold level, free parking, free Hurricane Harbor and free bonus Holiday in the Park ticket you must pick up your new Season Passes or Membership cards at the park by October 30, 2016.

[robbalvey]

Anyone know what time the announcement vid will be posted?

5am Eastern Time.

[SFMMGeek27]

^ Also, there is a special deal if you are a current 2016 passholder. The renewal price is $71.99 and gets you all the Gold benefits. It also gets you a free ticket for Fright Fest (only valid September 17-18) and a free ticket to Holiday in the Park (only valid November 19-23). Both of those are for 2016. You also get $50 more of coupons than the GP pass. Seems pretty sweet!

 

Also if anyone wants an All-Season Flash Pass for 2017, they are only $299.99 and are Gold Level.

[coasterlvr]

^ Also, there is a special deal if you are a current 2016 passholder. The renewal price is $71.99 and gets you all the Gold benefits. It also gets you a free ticket for Fright Fest (only valid September 17-18) and a free ticket to Holiday in the Park (only valid November 19-23). Both of those are for 2016. You also get $50 more of coupons than the GP pass. Seems pretty sweet!

 

Also if anyone wants an All-Season Flash Pass for 2017, they are only $299.99 and are Gold Level.

 

i've got a membership, but got my dining pass for 2017. now i can have two meals through the end of the year. lol

[Magic Alumni]

i've got a membership, but got my dining pass for 2017. now i can have two meals through the end of the year. lol

 

I've had a membership as well since 2013 and was paying $6.75/month per pass for all three of my family's passes. Since the new flash deal was cheaper at $6.25/month, I went in the membership portal to cancel them. They provided one offer to lower it to $5.99/month per pass, I declined that so it came back with a 2nd offer of $3.99/month per pass which I quickly accepted. Now I'm only paying $48/year for my gold passes (including 2 parks and season parking) memberships. Woo hoo! Worth a shot for anyone who has a membership right now. You can try cancelling and if you don't receive the offers, you can cancel the process and choose to keep your current membership.

[coasterlvr]

i've got a membership, but got my dining pass for 2017. now i can have two meals through the end of the year. lol

 

I've had a membership as well since 2013 and was paying $6.75/month per pass for all three of my family's passes. Since the new flash deal was cheaper at $6.25/month, I went in the membership portal to cancel them. They provided one offer to lower it to $5.99/month per pass, I declined that so it came back with a 2nd offer of $3.99/month per pass which I quickly accepted. Now I'm only paying $48/year for my gold passes (including 2 parks and season parking) memberships. Woo hoo! Worth a shot for anyone who has a membership right now. You can try cancelling and if you don't receive the offers, you can cancel the process and choose to keep your current membership.

 

how far did you have to go? maybe they aren't offering me anything cause i've had mine since 2014. it was 5 dollars something and now $6.10. seemed when i just did the process it was going to cancel it if i hit the button once more. 3.99, that's awesome.

[Magic Alumni]

When I chose to cancel, it asked if I would entertain a offer to keep my membership. I said yes. The first offer was the $5.99 one which I declined and then it came up with the 2nd and final offer of $3.99. The options were to accept this offer, see first offer or something like "enough already, cancel my membership." I choose to accept. One note, if you have a dining pass on your current membership, you will lose it if you accept the offer. I didn't care due to the fact that I was just going to buy the new 2017 one in the flash sale anyway.

[coasterlvr]

When I chose to cancel, it asked if I would entertain a offer to keep my membership. I said yes. The first offer was the $5.99 one which I declined and then it came up with the 2nd and final offer of $3.99. The options were to accept this offer, see first offer or something like "enough already, cancel my membership." I choose to accept. One note, if you have a dining pass on your current membership, you will lose it if you accept the offer. I didn't care due to the fact that I was just going to buy the new 2017 one in the flash sale anyway.

 

yeah, i'm sure they didn't offer me anything then. as long as i'm still paying less than the current offer, i'm happy.

[robbalvey]

Six Flags Magic Mountain Announces World’s Most Innovative Motion-Based Gaming Attraction

JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis — The Next Generation State-of-the-Art Video Game You Can Ride — Now Featuring Spectacular New Finale and Popular DC Super-Villain, Harley Quinn

 

VALENCIA, Calif. — September 1, 2016 — Six Flags Magic Mountain — in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of DC Entertainment — today announced the newest innovation in immersive thrills, JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis — Ride. Play. Triumph. The next generation of the award-winning Six Flags ride will now feature a spectacular new finale, new game targets and the introduction of one of DC’s hottest Super- Villains, Harley Quinn. This cutting-edge attraction brings riders into the DC Universe featuring interactive content in one of the first-ever virtual 360-degree loops on an attraction, and interactive 180-degree toroidal screens that allow riders to experience state-of-the-art gaming while riding in six-passenger pitch and roll motion-based vehicles synced to custom action- packed scenes featuring the most iconic DC characters.

 

Slated to open at the Valencia theme park spring 2017, riders will become members of the JUSTICE LEAGUE Reserve Team in a multi-sensory four minute game experience with wind, fire, fog and special effects as they battle alongside the iconic Super Heroes, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Cyborg and Green Lantern to save the city of Metropolis from Lex Luthor, The Joker and his henchmen. Also wreaking havoc will be Harley Quinn, The Joker’s favorite sidekick.

 

Designed and built by Sally Corporation, the Jacksonville, Florida-based dark ride specialists, and Alterface Projects, the video interactive systems experts, the climactic interactive battle scenes between the Super Heroes and Super Villains include a multitude of special effects and thrilling ride experiences as guests shoot targets and score points against their friends and family while traveling on a high speed chase through the streets of Metropolis. Falling from a bridge, looping through Green Lantern’s construct and battling the Lex Bots in an underground subway station are all part of the interactive content action.

 

“Six Flags Magic Mountain is thrilled to once again ‘up the ante’ in Southern California’s theme park mecca and introduce one of the most state-of-the-art, innovative motion-based attraction in the world – the next generation of Six Flags award-winning JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis,” said Bonnie Sherman Weber, Six Flags Magic Mountain park president. “There is nothing like this anywhere in the world where riders are actually playing an interactive game while riding an action-packed high-intensity attraction. Leveraging the greatest Super Hero brands of all time, Batman and Superman, JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis is like a video game come to life – an immersive, multi-sensory experience with the most sophisticated technology available that is sure to deliver an unprecedented experience to thrill seekers of all ages.”

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis — Ride. Play. Triumph. will feature:

- A 23,624 square foot HALL OF JUSTICE to house the full-sensory thrill ride;

- A 4D ride experience with wind, fire, mist, fog and special effects;

- Life-like animatronic characters including Harley Quinn, Cyborg, The Joker and his

Henchmen, and Lex Bots;

- A dramatic fight as the JUSTICE LEAGUE Reserve Team travels through laughing gas

and flames in 10 high intensity scenes;

- One of the first-ever virtual loops, giving riders the feeling of going head over heels;

- High-definition 3D animation shown on the first-ever, 180-degree interactive toroidal

screens that fully immerses riders into the city of Metropolis;

- State-of-the-art Gaming elements that put the riders into the interactive content where

they compete with friends and family;

- 6-passenger pitch and roll motion-based vehicles with multi-degrees-of-freedom to

transport riders through all the exciting twists and turns without limitations, and

- Two pre-show rooms featuring larger-than-life interactive characters.

 

Located in the newly-themed Metropolis area of the park, JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis — Ride. Play. Triumph. will be part of an entire area remodel of surrounding attractions, food and retail locations as well as added entertainment. For more information about Six Flags Magic Mountain’s new 2017 attraction, including a video, visit https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/newfor2017

 

[Superbatboy]

So excited they're revamping the entire movie district

 

Also, the 2 pre-show rooms sounds different than the other versions built thus far, cant wait to see how that turns out.

Edited September 1, 2016 by Superbatboy

[SFMMGeek27]

It looks like we did indeed get a custom version of the attraction since SFMM's has two preshow rooms, a larger building, and a different finale that includes Harley Quinn, none of which is included on the SFGAdv press release or any other previous JL installments. I think this will be a great addition to the park and I can't wait to ride it! Also, the Movie District retheme to Metropolis is a great idea! I wonder if they will connect this to DC Universe in any way and if they will just combine both into one mega-land. I guess we shall see! The New Revolution and now a dark ride! This park is really turning away from insane coasters and working on rounding out the family experience. I like it.

[Santa07]

This is great for MM, it's what they really needed.

[Sportsdude360]

Looks to be a fantastic new addition!!!

[SixFlagsAstroworld]

Ooh! It's a custom JL! I can't wait to see how this stands out from the other JLBFM.

[mike932]

Six Flags unveils new attractions for every park in 2017

 

http://www.latimes.com/travel/themeparks/la-tr-six-flags-2017-20160831-snap-story.html

[SteelForceless]

Six Flags unveils new attractions for every park in 2017

 

http://www.latimes.com/travel/themeparks/la-tr-six-flags-2017-20160831-snap-story.html

...you're a bit late.

 

Giving us the link on what every park is getting after everything has been out for hours really doesn't help anyone.