robbalvey Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 ^ Yes, but when they say "Working with Intamin" that could mean anything from getting new wheels for Superman to building a 500 foot tall looping suspended woodie. I wouldn't read TOO much into that statement. --Robb "I sent Intamin some footage for IAAPA, so technically I am "working with Intamin!" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I took a run out to SFMM this evening after taking Metro's new Gold Line extension for a spin out to East L.A. Arrived at 5, so I only had three hours to do anything. The park was fairly empty, so I got on Tatsu in about 10 minutes, Terminator in 15 (and, yes, had to watch the pre-shows), Ninja in five, Riddler in 10, and X2 in 15. Left the park at about 7:30 to beat the crush out of the parking lot. Noticed the "FLL" thing and wondered about it, too, but there were no activities going on at the time relating to it. Checked at Canyon Blaster about an upper height limit. There is none, so even Lakers players can ride, provided they'd fit... I wasn't aware that Season Pass Processing has moved...unless that was just speculation because they were closed today. But if they did move it somewhere else (and I think the original location was just fine), then that would be a nice chunk of space to give to Hurricane Harbor, along with the adjacent former Flashback space. I did stop by where next year's coaster is going. It was already dark, but I hadn't realized that the old building in that spot was as big as shown in Robb's picture above. Maybe there's more space there than we thought, and the new "family ride" will be significant. Finally, something funny happened at Tatsu---the ride op tried to get the crowd to chant "Tatsu" while waiting. Here's the exchange: Ride Op: "OK, everyone, repeat after me...TAT..." Crowd: Silence. Ride Op: "FAIL!" Kinda made my night. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 ^Concerning Hurricane Harbor's expansion, how much would it cost to build a water coaster? Because it would be nice to have a water coaster out here on the west coast I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alomar Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I had longhorns BBQ while I was there last weekend. It was surprisingly good. Its not Famous Dave's or anything. But it was pretty good, Got 3 mini sandwiches (1 pulled pork, 1 brisket, 1 spicy sausage) and a side of cole slaw for $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 ^Concerning Hurricane Harbor's expansion, how much would it cost to build a water coaster? Because it would be nice to have a water coaster out here on the west coast I think That's what Journey to Atlantis at Seaworld is for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 ^ I suppose, but I mean the type of water coaster like Master Blaster or Wildebeest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Personally, I'd love for SFMM to blow Knott's Puny Express out of the water with a fully realized Vekoma or Intamin Motocoaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreditCrazy Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 ^ But they have a 48 inch height reqirement (at least Pony Express does) which completely takes it away from being a family coaster... SFMM has plenty of rides with a 48 inch height reqirement, it's just below that that they need more of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 What's really sad is that Revolution HAD a 42" height requirement till they installed the OTSRs of Death. I am glad that Ninja is still 42". Do all Arrow suspended coasters have that same limit? All I've ridden is Ninja. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterPrince Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I can see a Blackbeard's Lost Treasure Train like that of Gadv coming to MM. It's easy to theme and there is one laying around America somewhere because Geague Lake still has theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPmaverick Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 What's really sad is that Revolution HAD a 42" height requirement till they installed the OTSRs of Death. I am glad that Ninja is still 42". Do all Arrow suspended coasters have that same limit? All I've ridden is Ninja. Eric Iron Dragon at CP is 46'' and Flight Deck at KI is 48'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 ^ But they have a 48 inch height reqirement (at least Pony Express does) which completely takes it away from being a family coaster... SFMM has plenty of rides with a 48 inch height reqirement, it's just below that that they need more of. It doesn't have to be for 2010. I'm speaking generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 I can see a Blackbeard's Lost Treasure Train like that of Gadv coming to MM. It's easy to theme and there is one laying around America somewhere because Geague Lake still has theirs. That one has been sold to a park in France: http://www.rcdb.com/4288.htm --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterPrince Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Oh. Then I have no idea what you guys may be getting. Zamperla? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 What's left at SFNO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 What's really sad is that Revolution HAD a 42" height requirement till they installed the OTSRs of Death. I am glad that Ninja is still 42". Do all Arrow suspended coasters have that same limit? All I've ridden is Ninja. Eric Demon at Six Flags Great America has a 42' height requirement. It is pretty insane! I first rode the ride when I was like 7 or 8, but I could have ridden it earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 ^ A 42-foot height requirement, huh? That's a tall order. That is odd for an Arrow looper to have such a requirement. But the restraints are basically the same as on the suspended coasters, so if Ninja can have such a limit, so could Demon. I'll have to see what the height limit is for Demon at CGA. Being an identical ride, I'd think the same, but then it's Cedar Fair... But as Arrow loopers go, Viper at SFMM has a 54" height requirement. While it's usually the manufacturers who set the limit, it appears that the parks can tweak them depending on the intensity of the ride. Apparently SFMM has decided that someone 42" tall might not be ready for such an intense ride as Viper. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 If we're talking 42', how about something like this: Looks fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartnz Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 ^Now that would be a great addition. A kiddie-coaster that isn't TOO kiddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCLcoasters Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I used to do FLL Twas a sad sad program. Now I do robot wars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Thriller Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Robotics club boys trying to joke with robotics club girls... "A neutron walked into a bar and asked, "How much for a drink?" The bartender replied, 'For you, no charge.'" I love this! So corny but so true. --James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGA_88 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 ^^^^^The height requirement for Demon at CGA is 48". Paramount actually had that height requirement in place before Cedar Fair took over. I'm actually surprised the Demon at SFGam is 42". Speaking of height requirements, how come Viper at SFMM has a 54" height requirement when compared to Vortex at KI which has a 48" requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 ^ I hope the neutron didn't give the bartender any static. Something like Vapor Trail would be fun, too. But I think it's too much like Gadget's Go-Coaster at Disneyland and SFMM wouldn't add that. I still say spinner of some sort. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disney4me2001 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 So I'm headed to SFMM this Saturday...which should I head to first? X2, Tatsu, or Terminator? If I don't do X2 first, is there a good time of the day where there'll be minimal lines? Only have one day there this time around, so I'm just trying to maximize the number of rides I get in...thanks for any tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy98 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 ^ In my recent two visits I started at the back of the park and worked my way to the front. I got to avoid a lot of lines that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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