ebl Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 "Maybe it was called the atom smasher at one time or another?" (WFChris) The Sierra Twist (Bayernkurve) was called "Swiss Twist" from its installation in 1973 till 1993 when that area was rethemed to High Sierra Territory. Atom Smasher has always been a Himalaya, though possibly a different unit than what is there now (I don't believe so, but someone at the park might have a better answer). The Himalaya arrived in 1974 and was called...drum roll, please..."Himalaya." It was renamed "Subway" during that area's days as Back Street (1987-1993), right before it became Gotham City Backlot. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoogleMickey Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 The fright fest line up this really disappointed me. It's pretty much a carbon clone of last year's event with the exception of the new scare zone my Terminator, which was most likely only put there to promote the new ride. I really was hoping the funds from last years event with the bracelets would allow for this year's event to host some new mazes. I believe fright fest is a great event the first time, but having attended the event now 5-6 years in a row with the same mazes year after year gets pretty boring. I can pretty much point to every possible hiding place for the actors before they scare me, so I think for magic mountain to increase on there ability to bring people back yearly they really need to mix things up yearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcroques Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I will be there tomorrow at about 3:00 - 3:30 P.M. wearing my WCB t-shirt, so if you see me, feel free to say hello. I think it should be a pretty cool event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrs28330 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I really was hoping the funds from last years event with the bracelets would allow for this year's event to host some new mazes. Please read more into the quote below than you may have during your first read. •Johan Willoughby’s Brutal Planet – Six Flags Magic Mountain’s largest maze is currently going through “Fright-struction”. More information will be released soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trcg721 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I will be in Jokesters again this year. I'm already thinking way ahead, But I think they should do something awesome for 10/10/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 ^ Bring a friend for $10.10. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itnotfair Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 ^How about 10 friends for $10.10? But seriously folks, have fun at the annual passhole's event today. I'd be there, but sadly, I have to work. I wish you all walk-ons and re-rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trcg721 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Did anyone hear a sonic boom when they where at Magic Mountain today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 No at the mountain, but I heard it loud and clear in Sylmar Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rba13 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 That was the Space Shuttle landing at 'nearby' Edwards AFB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disneylander Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Off topic, but what exactly is the difference between a Himalaya and a Bayerncurve? They both look pretty much the same to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haiderodes Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 ^A "himalaya" involves a circular ride path with two "hills" to the left and right (if looking from dead center). Usually the back end is behind some kind of false wall or tunnel and is elevated higher than the front. Its cars are all linked together and are attached to a center post with the main support wheels running along the outer left edge in between each car. Himalayas have been made by a few companies such as Bertazzon and Wisdom (under the name Music Express). A "bayern kurve" has the only "hill" being at the back center of the ride path. The track tends to be highly banked toward the inside of the structure. Its cars form more of a train. Bayern Kurves are classic Schwarzkopf attractions. As for operation, a himalaya stays level in relation to the track so it produces extreme lateral forces. A bayern kurve train starts the cycle right side up, but then due to the magic of a motor under the train, lowers toward the center of the structure so that the entire train is banked through the high speed turns. As the cycle ends, the cars lift back up to the horizontal position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Coasters! Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Bravo SFMM, Bravo!!! This was probably one of the best days ever at the mountain for me. Can you believe me and my girlfriend were the only two on one train on X2!!!!! If you want proof just look at the picture below. But again I must may again that SFMM went all out with this event. Mostly all the food places were open, games were full force and the coasters were pretty much "stay on if you want to re-ride" with the exemption of Terminator because it was only running one train when I rode it. Other than that this was a day to enjoy to the fullest. Did the park in 3 hours and that's just because we were taking our time. THANK YOU again SFMM... Just Simply Awesome! Can you say you had X2 all by yourself... I can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 So I definitely just watched Travis Pastrana and some other dude base jump off of Superman. When did that happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 ^^ Nice seeing you, Josh! And, yes, walk-ons were plentiful at SFMM all day. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Coasters! Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 ^ Same here Eric. It was nice meeting your daughter and her boyfriend too. It was really an EPIC day for SFMM... by the way Eric was Terminator feeling faster than usual because I felt it hauling major booty today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itnotfair Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Man, I'm so jealous, guys! That empty station brought tears to my eyes. Glad a good time was had by all. I'll definitely have to go next year. Just curious, how long was the wait for Terminator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Coasters! Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Buddy when I was leaving the station I yelled "It's mine, X2 is all mine!" (Plus my girlfriend of course) And the wait for Termy was about 10 mins. It was running one train when I got there. I saw they were fixing the audio box in the back of the other train in the final brake run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexinla Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Here is the video of that base jump from Superman. Certainly something I would never do-.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 ^ Whoever that second guy was, his landing...ouch. ---Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I marathoned it on X. 7 rides back to back in row seven, not such a great idea. My shoulders are paying for it right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooksta77 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I had 13 rides on X2 last night awesome! I thought I saw Eric on Terminator but I wasn't sure. That was by far the best day at Magic Mountain I've ever had. Hopefully SFMM does this again because it was awesome. My final ride tally X2-13x (Going for 15) Terminator-5x Goliath-2x Everything else-1x. Andrew "Thanks SFMM for a GREAT EVENT!" Iorio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawrtotheargh Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 FML. I should have gone. Guess there is always next year. Must have been nice to be the only one on X2. I would imagine it would be quite quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Coasters! Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 ^ You are correct sir. Seriously no one came into the station for a good 10 mins! I'm really looking forward for next year now, too sweeeeeeet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 If I hadnt gone to the KROQ event, I'd probably be emo all week for missing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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