SFMM fanboy Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Yes! My first WCB! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooksta77 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I'm going to try and make it because this seems like an awesome idea. Andrew "March!!!" Iorio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 This was quite an interesting post on SFMM's Twitter. Granted, its Twitter, and of course nothing official has been announced, but I'd thought I'd post it anyway: "Critter Canyon's Animals are now at Acton Santuary, Animal Acres! Critter Canyon's last day was Sunday making room for a future attraction!" And I say it might be interesting because if its true, might this be a possible site for Wiggles World? Or a new coaster if the site next to Deja Vu turns out to be for something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, I liked the petting zoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 ^ http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=11548337549994407379&q=Acton+Sanctuary+Animal+Acres&gl=us&hl=en&cd=1&cad=src:pplink,view:text&ei=mlogS4XoK4SItQP91Ny3BQ There's the directions so you can still visit the animals. I'm sure they'll miss you too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexinla Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I will miss the Animal Farm. News made the local paper aswell http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/21825/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeoplemoverMatt Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 ^ Thanks for that! ]Park employees also took some of the animals home after the Valencia theme park's Animal Farm attraction closed Sunday to make room for an expansion project, Magic Mountain officials said All Animal Farm attractions are equal, but unfortunately this one found out that some Animal Farm attractions are more equal than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiyoh1984 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Aw, I liked the goats and sheep. I am happy that all the animals were relocated to places where they will be taken care of as well as they were at SFMM or better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBJ Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Glad to see the animals were moved to a sanctuary. Good move. I just couldn't imagine the animals actually enjoyed their small plot of land and the noise coming from the park. The land there would be a good fit for the small coaster if the spot by DV is marked for something else at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 The area could be for a future expansion of Thomas Town. I'm not sure exactly how big the area is, so I don't know if just a new ride or more will go there. But I'm sure it'll be tied into 2011's plans. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBJ Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I also see this a chance to expand Thomas Town. If the right attraction is installed and marketed, it would be a "re-launch" of the land into the minds of the kidde/family socal market. On a side note, when I saw the "Barnyard" attraction from Zamperla, I immediately thought of the barn area at SFMM. http://www.zamperla.com/en/product/131/barnyard.html?category_id=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 You know, it actually does make more sense to add more to Thomas Town than to put it a Wiggles World. Since our Thomas Town has, what, two rides, whereas SFA's Thomas Town will have ten, I think with more attractions in Thomas Town the busier that area of the park will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metrock Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 In order to be come more family friendly, Magic Mountain removes the petting zoo. Huh? Well, with the smaller area since the development of Thomas Town, I am not surprised. But it is disappointing to see the petting zoo disappear. As a kid, I enjoyed it. As I did with the one at Knott's (also removed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 ^It really depends on what they replace it with. Hard to judge the decision at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreditCrazy Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 You know, it actually does make more sense to add more to Thomas Town than to put it a Wiggles World. Since our Thomas Town has, what, two rides, whereas SFA's Thomas Town will have ten, I think with more attractions in Thomas Town the busier that area of the park will be. I agree. I would much rather have SFMM add more to the nothingness that is Thomas Town than add another pointless kiddie area with a couple rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 At this point I'm torn on the whole 'adding Kids Stuff' to SFMM. Obviously as a park enthusiast with a child who lives 5 minutes from the park it would be great to have them get more kids stuff. BUT...from what I've seen and heard I just don't think it makes sense. No one in Santa Clarita wants to bring their children to the park, they didn't do anything with Thomas Town (really could have marketed that one a lot better!), and a lot of the kids area is just dirty. I do believe if they were going to do ANYTHING to try and get more kids to come to the park they need to expand the Thomas Area and not add another half ass small kids area. Just look at the Thomas Areas at other Six Flags Parks and even Drayton Manor and Fuji Q internationally. Those areas are reasons to bring your kids to a park. Thomas 'Cul de Sac' Town at SFMM is just not enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metrock Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Thomas 'Cul de Sac' Town at SFMM is just not enough. But cul-de-sacs are always family friendly! ^It really depends on what they replace it with. Hard to judge the decision at this point. Well, true. They could add another family attraction in its place. But to me, it's not the same. I mean, what other family attraction in the park can eat your clothing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreditCrazy Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 ^ Roaring Rapids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metrock Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 ^ Roaring Rapids can eat your clothing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 ^You'd be surprised how hungry some rides can get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Or how dirty and acidic that water is... ---Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeoplemoverMatt Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 No one in Santa Clarita wants to bring their children to the park I wouldn't say that...I know at least one family 'round here that brings kids to the park! They have a great time every time too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenA07 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 ^I'll chime in on the people in Santa Clarity not wanting to bring their kids to the park. When I was growing up my entire family had season passes for several years. We'd occasionally do dinner out, and then head over to the park for a few hours prior to closing. They used to have a deal where if you got there in the final three hours of the day parking was free. I had numerous friends whose families also had passes. So, unless things have changed, I would assume that there are still a lot of families that enjoy going to the park together in the area. However I do agree that in terms of small children (which is what I'm guessing Elissa was talking about) there really isn't much to do at the park. As a family we didn't really start going a lot until I was a bit older (10 or so). I also agree that the answer is not building a bunch of small, subpar kid areas, but rather cleaning up and really improving the ones they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 ^Exactly! I can tell you all the mom's at Gymboree and Preschool won't go to SFMM. And THIS is the prime age for Thomas the Tank Engine. I've tried to convert some of them, I mean, tons of them didn't even know that a Thomas Cul de Sac had opened. But the park has a bad reputation and these moms are used to taking their kids to Legoland and Disney which are cleaner and more small kid friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 From SFMM's Facebook page: Six Flags Magic Mountain: Hey everyone, Six Flags Magic Mountain is closed today due to weather. How bad is the weather in Valencia today if it's enough to warrant the closing of the park? Or are they pulling a Cedar Fair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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