GLund Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 ^What?! I would never wait a line that long for Riddlers...it would be SO SLOW! ^^I also have to question how much better Revy would be without OTSRs (even though I would love to experience it without them, just for the fun of it). The ride didn't really hurt me, but I found it fairly tame. Still a classic, though. I dunno, I had a pretty good ride on it a couple weeks ago in the very front seat. It's no Tatsu or anything, but it seems to be running pretty well. The loop is awesome and both the helixes are fun as well - especially the one after the loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 "Sure it would be easier to ride with comfortable restraints, but I doubt ridership would increase enough to warrant the funds spent." (John Knotts) I agree. Revolution even with lap bars only would be more comfortable, and that's it. There are too many brakes on it now, and it would never match the rides in the late '70s. Very sad, too, because in its heyday, Revolution was quite a ride. Its layout is still good, but with the brakes, never again. I'm going to have to look into this S:EFK thing on Six Flags' Facebook page... Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Of Spades Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 For all those who say no-one cares about Revolution in its sad-current state, I don't remember talking to a single person (gp friends etc) who has ever ranked Revolution higher than second to dead last at Magic Mountain (usually trumped by Viper or Scream). Hell, in tenth grade when a group of us went to the Mountain, we formed the club of the "Metal Trash Can Rolling Down the Hill", our most accurate description of Revolution's ride experience (this coming from people who thought Goldrusher had more merit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 "Sure it would be easier to ride with comfortable restraints, but I doubt ridership would increase enough to warrant the funds spent." (John Knotts) I agree. Revolution even with lap bars only would be more comfortable, and that's it. There are too many brakes on it now, and it would never match the rides in the late '70s. Very sad, too, because in its heyday, Revolution was quite a ride. Its layout is still good, but with the brakes, never again. I'm going to have to look into this S:EFK thing on Six Flags' Facebook page... Eric I think the new trains mentioned, which looked like they could have been designed for THIS ride, would work nicely and be more comfortable. MAYBE then it would't be trimmed so much. Just looked at that picture again, that trains are sweeet! Are those lights in the front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 The reason the ride is trimmed so much is because the trains are so much heavier now than what the track was designed for. Lighter Train = less need for all of the trims = better ride. Honestly, I would have MUCH rather them spent the $$ on Revolution than on Superman. But they couldn't have sold it as a "new ride experience". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAL Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Today at 10:35 Viper open Tatsu train parked at brake run. ? X2 held at station split; open 10:40. Trains 2 & 3. No audio; maybe later Edit: Tatsu testing. 10:42. 2 trains, left station. Station wait at 11. Warm sunny day. Apocalypse 2 trains no effects. Ohhh the preshow (shakes head). Ninja doing it's swoopy thing. Riddler: one stinking train. Hope GrAdv enjoys it's recycled ride. Noon: Goliath still a walk-on. 2 trains The park looks good today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAL Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) Superman test shot !!! Left side, and that sucker was screaming loud just like old times. I *think* it hit the red. Appeared empty / if there were water dummies, I didn't see them. Hoping for another shot. Cool - again! Definitely hit the red 3-4 frames from the top. Got the cell phone pic. Any tips on how to upload from the park? Edited January 15, 2011 by PAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooksta77 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Technical rehearsal? Technical rehearsal?!!! Technical rehearsal?!???!???????????/ Technical rehearsal?!!!!!!!!!???????????? What's that? Test runs? Yes you will get to "watch" the test runs. ^Wait it's done a test run?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAL Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Short shot! Yes, testing has commenced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Screamscape said that there may be issues with the new trains being to big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooksta77 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 ^That had to do with the riders arm clearance I believe so they could test just to see how the new trains are. ^^Great to hear. -Cookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 West Coast Bash 2011 Tickets ON SALE NOW! http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?categoryID=22 Saturday - March 19th - Six Flags Magic Mountain Sunday - March 20th - Knott's Berry Farm Pricing: $53 - Six Flags Magic Mountain (Everyone pays one price) $32 - Knott's (Cedar Fair) Season Passholder $45 - Knott's KIDS & SENIORS Non-Pass $60 - Knott's ADULTS Non-Pass $10 - Event T-Shirt (The shirt is not included this year) Event Includes: Six Flags Magic Mountain: - 2 Hours Morning ERT on select coasters - Breakfast - Catered Lunch - Q&A Session with park management - 2 Hours Evening ERT on select coasters - Free parking until 8:30am - Free Kodak Photo Voucher - FOUR HOURS of total ERT! - Many more surprises and extras that will be announced soon! Knott's Berry Farm: - 2 Hours Morning ERT on select coasters - Backstage tour of Timber Mountain Log Ride - Backstage tour of Xcelerator - Construction Tour of Windseeker - Group Lunch - TPR Quest Game at Lunch - Presentation at Good Times Theater - Q&A Session with park management - 1 Hour Evening ERT on select coasters - Free parking until 8:00am - Many more surprises and extras that will be announced soon! - ERT is planned for Xcelerator! THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE! A final event schedule with more details will be emailed to you prior to the event. Get your tickets NOW before the sell out!!! You must have a Knott's Berry Farm for a Cedar Fair pass that is good at all Cedar Fair properties to purchase the Knott's Berry Farm Season Pass price. If you are registering for more than one person, please complete a separate registration for each member in your party. Choose your options and click "add to cart" for the first person, and then come back to this screen again and choose your options and click "add to cart" for each additional guest. Event Rules & Additional Details - You MUST be a registered member of Theme Park Review or Club TPR to purchase tickets for this event however your guests do NOT have to be a registered member. *NOTE* If your guest is a past member that has had their account/membership deactivated or banned, they will not be allowed into the event and your account/membership may also be subject to being deactivated or banned and you may also not be allowed into West Coast Bash 2011. - Cameras are not allowed on any coasters or rides at Six Flags Magic Mountain or Knott’s Berry Farm. - All event participants MUST abide by ALL park rules and Theme Park Review’s/Club TPR's code of conduct and terms of service. Violation of park rules is subject to you and your guests removal from the park and your account being banned. - Q: What do I need to do to attend West Coast Bash 2011? A: Simply register online and your event packets, tickets, and other information will be available the morning of the event. - Q: Do I have to attend both days, or can I attend just one or the other? A: You do not have to attend both days. You can register for one or the other. If you have registered for BOTH days, you will receive TWO event packets in the morning at Magic Mountain. - Q: Will you have onsite event registration? A: sorry, but no tickets available during morning check in. TICKETS WILL BE LIMITED so register NOW. In 2010, this event SOLD OUT! - Q: I cannot make it to the park before check-in ends or I need to leave before evening ERT, can I still attend West Coast Bash if I cannot make the entire day? A: Yes, you may arrive after check-in ends. Your event packet will be left at will call or guest relations under the name of the person who registered. If you need to leave before evening ERT, you may do so, but we hope you can stay because it will be amazing! Please note there are NO REFUNDS given if you cannot make the event. - Q: How old do you have to be to attend West Coast Bash 2011? A: There is no age limit for this event. We will have members as young as KidTums and as old as Jeff Johnson! - Q: What does "ERT" or "Exclusive Ride Time" mean? A: ERT means that the rides and attractions listed during those times on the schedule are open ONLY to attendees of West Coast Bash 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) Look up in the sky! It's a bird? It's a plane? NO! It's Superman TESTING!!! Backwards!!!! Thank you coolrider for the video! Thank you to Paul (PAL) for sending these in!!! They've made some progress on Green Lantern...looks quite different from the photos I took last week! Thank you again for the photos Paul! Edited January 16, 2011 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boywholaughed Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 It looks like its getting pretty high up to the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcoffeytime Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 HOLY CRAP!!! Look too its at full speed??? Woo HOO!!!! Looks great!!!! Have not seen it go that high up in a long time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 So glad it goes as high as the red section! The ride colors look stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boywholaughed Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 From back in the day... Yeah, it's going full speed alright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooksta77 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 SWEEEEEEET! Love the train colors too! Well what you can see of it. -Cookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SETGO Guys Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Great to see it running again! I can't wait to see the Zacspin construction begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Wow, that definitely looks full speed, but I really don't want to get my hopes up. It's looking pretty awesome, regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) HOLY CRAP!!! Look too its at full speed??? Woo HOO!!!! Looks great!!!! Have not seen it go that high up in a long time!!!! Keep in mind, it always would go a lot faster with less people in the car. It would go pretty much that high early mornings if you were one of about 5 people in the car. That's a totally empty car... AND .... it's "testing." I wouldn't look at those pictures and "expect" it will always go that high...I'd hope it does...but you never know.... --Robb Edited January 15, 2011 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalyte Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Superman is looking SWEET with its new trains and paint job, hopefully they might start testing the other side at the same side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boywholaughed Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 ^^Aw fudge-nuts. But doesn't more weight = more speed? Oh wait....wut. ^^ Doesn't my post of the old-school picture prove that with a fully loaded train it still goes up that high? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 How is the noise level? Can you still hear it all over the park? Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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