Chrisrad Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Darn.. just when I thought I had the inside scoop. To be honest, I'm not too familiar with the ride or the trains as I haven't ridden it. From the tower I thought I was looking at metal brackets that are usually on OTSRs. Oh well. Regardless, nobody was working on the ride. As far as not riding it, I need more of a thrill than going partially up a 400 foot tower of steel, only tocome right back down. X2's audio...yeah... Odd..just not exciting or adrenaline-pumping. X2's standard audio does much more for the overall experience. I'm on my droid so I apologize for errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Shouldn't we be happy that there are bees? You know with the bee-pocalypse predicting the end of days and everything! We need those little buggers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 ^Does that include wasps? Cause I hate wasps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Of course the maintenance department doesn't mind, it's just one less ride they have to inspect before the day begins. That's actually not true. They still have to do all their manufacturer required inspections/maintenance, otherwise the ride won't be allowed to open when it finally is ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMountainMan Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 ^They inspect rides when they are closed? I could see them inspecting a ride that closes for a few days, but doing a daily inspection of a ride that hasn't been open in 2 or 3 months? I don't know the manufacturer's specifications or state code, but that would seem like a big waste of time. I mean, did they inspect Flashback everyday when it was closed for the majority of the year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 ^ Rides that sit idle collect dust, things that need regular lubricating get stiff, etc. I'd file daily ride inspections of SBNO attractions under "preventative maintenance." Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I'm sure Flashback got some maintenance right after it closed, but once it was determined that it wasn't going to reopen, my guess is that it didn't. Although, I would think they'd have to test the structural integrity to make sure it's not going to fall down. Same probably applies to the Metro track. They aren't testing the ride controls to be sure, but I'm sure they have to check the support beams and the track periodically to make sure they are stable. Of course, I could also be talking out of my ass and it get's inspected daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFMM fanboy Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 About bees, I had my fair share when Termy opened. One stung me by RR. Swelled up to the point where I couldn't even count to 3! 2 monts ago, one squeezed in our souvenir cup straw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calicoasters Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 My Girlfriend got stung by a Bee a couple years ago while riding Scream! Got her right on the stomach! I noticed her crying around the time we hit the MCBR, pretty funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy4 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 My Girlfriend got stung by a Bee a couple years ago while riding Scream! Got her right on the stomach! I noticed her crying around the time we hit the MCBR, pretty funny. HAHA. I have never had bee problems at SFMM, but I don't think I have ever been there at this time of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 ^^ You'd better "bee" nice to your girlfriend, Cody. I've never seen many bees at SFMM; just a lot of geese, though. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoflake15 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Better bees than wasps which are very common at Alton Towers. Wasps are pure evil - particularly later in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 WASPOCALYPSE!!! SYFY Channel, are you reading this?!?! There is gold in this thread!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 ^That's the PERFECT movie to follow up Sharktopus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmaster562 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 SFMM should get an intimin rocket that launches you multiple times. Like cheetah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericm95 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 ^ I wish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 ^^ They still wouldn't make it a terrain coaster. They would just build it on top of the mountain like Tatsu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfire Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 ^While it would be nice if they could build a nice terrain hugging coaster, building on top of the mountain isn't exactly a bad thing either. IMO, half of the reason Tatsu is so amazing is because it's so high above the park and gives stunning views throughout the whole ride (and the Pretzel loop is mind blowing, yum). So if they could build an Intamin rocket, maybe it could work out well on top of the hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupon Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Zac Spin? http://screamscape.com/html/six_flags_magic_mountain.htm Green Lantern is coming to SFMM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Just saw the video! Looks great, if it's true. I hope it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 (edited) Six Flags Magic Mountain to open 3 New Coaster Experiences in 2011 A new promotional video for SFMM’s 2011 plans has been discovered, announcing THREE (3) new coasters coming to the park in 2011. Superman: The Escape will now be called Superman: Escape from Krypton, and does indeed feature backwards trains with a new paintjob on the tower. The top third looks to be all red, with the rest blue, with yellow rails throughout. The big surprise however is next… Green Lantern is coming. Yes, a large green and black coaster is going in the shadow of Batman and Riddler that will be America’s first Intamin ZacSpin. The themeing is very appropriate and looks awesome. Along with the tentatively named “Kids Coaster” coming in 2011 (I guess it really wont be called Mr. Six’s Dance Coaster anymore.) the video ends by pointing out that The Mountain “Recaptures the Coveted Thrill Park Crown” with a record-setting 18 roller coasters. More than any other park on the planet. Go big at SFMM in 2011 for the park’s 40th Anniversary. God Bless Six Flags… they’ve done right by SFMM once again as we say hello to Project 18. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS5jyNsKIWQ http://www.screamscape.com/html/six_flags_magic_mountain.htm Green Lantern zacspin Superman Escape from Krypton Edited October 14, 2010 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMountainMan Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 All I can say is, dang, that came out of left field! Well not really, Robb hinted at a vertical/beyond vertical drop. I've always been intrigued by Zac Spins so I'm definitely looking forward to riding this! Now that I think of it, didn't we give some guy a ton of crap for posting the Zac Spin rumor on Screamscape? I guess we owe him an apology... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 HOLYMONKEYBALLS. Best. SFMM. Year. EVER!!!! That ZacSpin looks effing awesome!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaMiTsPaT Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 OH MY GOSH!!!!! Ferrari World, BGT, and now SFMM!!! This is the best week in a while as far as theme park news goes! Can't wait for that Zacspin!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Oh man, that Zacspin was out of nowhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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