cooksta77 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 ^Since TPR likes to kill things at WCB (Termy's Audio) I hope it isn't. We might have S:EFK going forwards after the event. -Cookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 ^ Terminator's audio was going LONG before WCB came along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 This should give you a VERY nice sneak preview of what Green Lantern is going to be like: Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6flagsbrad Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 For anyone who has been on Insane, which side do you prefer to face on the coaster, like comparing the two different POVs in the video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 ^^ After watching that, I think Green Lantern is going to be more popular than we can imagine. Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knotts Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 ^ Yes. It's got that shared experience thing that reminds me of the Intamin first -gen Freefalls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 For anyone who has been on Insane, which side do you prefer to face on the coaster, like comparing the two different POVs in the video? Â I wouldn't really use Insane as a guideline, as I prefer to sit facing the water for the gorgeous view! Perhaps you might want to sit facing backwards so you don't know when that first drop is coming? But depending on the weight distribution I've been facing the drop but still unable to see it due to heavier people behind us. Just another reason this ride is so awesome as you can get a totally different ride everytime you go on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 You'll probably get a different ride every time you go on Green Lantern if Insane is anything to go by, which means grand ol' Jeff Johnson will need a scientific calculator to count the credits. I have to admit, on Insane when I was on the outside swinging out, I really copped it in the guts. Â I hope they have an interesting queue because the lines for this will probably be huge, it's such a different ride experience, and unique for the USA. Boy SFMM has such a varied coaster line up now - Zacspin, 4D, Arrow looper, floorless, stand-up, invert, GI boomerang, GCI, flyer, reverse freefall, hyper, dual track woodie, suspended, schwarzkopf, mine train... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knotts Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 ^ I'm thinking if people go to GL first thing, they'll have a better shot at a couple of rides. The lemmings are still going to run to X2, Viper and Tatsu. I'm also hoping for an entertaining, interactive queue for GL, because mid day lines are going to be outrageous. Otherwise, thank God we live in the era of the q-bot and smartphone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 ^Hopefully, they'll include this one on the Q-bot, not an upcharge like X2 after you get a gold or higher q-bot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A113 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) I think Insane is cooler than Green Lantern because of the height above sea-level; the pov segment when you hit the brakes facing downward at the water looked freaky, kind of how the drop is like on X2. I wonder how the views will be like on GL Edited February 6, 2011 by A113 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooksta77 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 ^Hopefully, they'll include this one on the Q-bot, not an upcharge like X2 after you get a gold or higher q-bot. I think it will only come with Gold or Platinum but not as an upcharge. -Cookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Personally, I think they should hold off on adding Flash Pass to Green Lantern till it's been open awhile. Otherwise, if it's popular, there will be a lot of FP holders waiting to ride and the regular line will barely move, if at all. Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Zacspins look like fantastic rides! I can't wait to ride Green Lantern this summer! Using Q-bots of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therooboy Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 ^Hopefully, they'll include this one on the Q-bot, not an upcharge like X2 after you get a gold or higher q-bot. I think it will only come with Gold or Platinum but not as an upcharge. -Cookie  I hope either of these turns out true. I was thinking for sure they would use this to get more people to pay for a platinum flashpass & then still charge it as an extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I noticed a couple of places on the track where the cars get very close to each other. Of course they're not going to hit, but depending on which way the riders are facing, it could be an unnerving sight. But that will just add to the thrill. Â It would be nice if all coasters with inversions could adapt the ZacSpin-type OTSRs. Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Personally, I think they should hold off on adding Flash Pass to Green Lantern till it's been open awhile. Otherwise, if it's popular, there will be a lot of FP holders waiting to ride and the regular line will barely move, if at all. Â Heh, tell the guys at Lo-Q how you don't want to include the brand new ride that everyone will want to buy a Flash Pass for to NOT be included on the system! I'm sure that will go over well.... Â As a customer, the #1 ride I would want on the Flash Pass is going to be the most popular one with potentially the longest line! Â --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 ^Hopefully, they'll include this one on the Q-bot, not an upcharge like X2 after you get a gold or higher q-bot.    Well, according to the Green Lantern official website, Flash Pass access is available for Gold and Platinum Flash Pass only. No mention of a upcharge yet.  http://www.sixflags.com/magicMountain/rides/GreenLanternLA.aspx   Let's see what happens once the coaster is open for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Personally, I think they should hold off on adding Flash Pass to Green Lantern till it's been open awhile. Otherwise, if it's popular, there will be a lot of FP holders waiting to ride and the regular line will barely move, if at all. Eric  Don't they let the fast pass users on in groups? Like say there's 50 fast pass users in the fast pass line for a ride. They let a train fill with flash pass users, then they let the next train be general public. Or at least something to that effect. Also if not, shouldn't they offer flash pass holders change to a diffrent ride. Like say if your in line for Riddler, but SFMM let's you change your thing for tatsu, but you don't have to wait. But rather just walk over to it.  Anyway's if people want in front of the line so badly on new riders, they could cough up the 299.99 for the VIP tickets which grant front of line access all day some free food... and apparently a private hut or something in the water park. Though yeah I'll admit that's a lot. 299.99 per person.. good god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefinitiveDetour Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I've never seen them load an entire train with just Flash Pass but that would be ideal on a super busy day if the scheduling software worked out that way. Â The VIP route would alienate a lot of people at the $300 per person. Â I like Q-Bot but I do prefer USH front of the line pass more + you get a cool lanyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLund Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Ugh, one of my issues with the Flash Pass type systems is how much it substantially effects the GP line - especially on rides with such low capacity. Â I probably won't be waiting in line to ride this when it first opens anyway, so I won't have to worry about it. But I still have sympathy for my fellow coaster enthusiasts who have to wait in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefinitiveDetour Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Saw Robb chatting it up with Neil today... Didn't say hello because they were in conversation. Â Was going to check if I could see the GL track from the skytower for EBL or Sir Clink but it closed right as I got in the elevator due to winds. Â There are some giant mounds of dirt where GL is going to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) Went to go check out the park today... It's kind of funny to think that just one month ago there was snow covering the mountains behind the park... And today...bright, sunny, and blue skies! (This is where I parked, BTW, so I wouldn't forget where the car was!) Looks like one of the trams was attacked by the Skittles! Translation... "It runs on farts." Just in case you forgot what park you're at...they put up a sign! Hooray! Today's theme at SFMM is dirt...lots of dirt. The Roller Skater is actually underneath that giant dirt mount. When it opens, it will be called "Dirt: The Ride." (Not making this up!) Everyone will have to wear a hard hat to enjoy "Dirt: The Ride".... they cost $8 each. I'm told they are taking out this ride and putting in a B&M Wooden Pirate Ship. I wouldn't lie to you! Thomas Town is now re-themed after the very popular Damon Wayans Super Hero flick, "Blankman" New signs is the most exciting thing going on here. More Blankman theming. It's pronounced "Dee-pot" What a great shot of that palm tree! And another great palm tree shot! Oh, this one's not so good. Gotham City Backlot has been renamed "Backlot" ... or at least until they sort out what it can be called since I hear that in the DC world of comic book wackiness, Green Lantern is not allowed to live in "Gotham City." "Ladder: The Ride" was getting a very extensive rehab. The statue has been replaced by an orange spray painted wooden stake. I'm a fan! I'm told by Neal that this dot is actually VERY VERY VERY important to Green Lantern. Can any one guess what it could be? The right guess will win a TPR Bag-O-Crap! The old facade is STAYING! So all of you old dudes who can remember dancing here to The Go-Go's in the 1980s.... ROCK ON! I just filled out the Mitch Hawker dirt poll and this one is my new #1 mound of dirt! Is it just me or do you also see the silhouette of Queen Elizabeth II in that mound of dirt? This mound of dirt was rougher than The Voyage. I ranked it dead last. Anyway, facade staying...GOOD! Green Lantern on it's way...even BETTER! The gates were added as part of the agreement to get their alcohol license. You can now get beer at Mooseburger lodge! I'm down! Some improvements and clean up has been taking place as Tidal Wave. All the queue has been pressure washed and touched up... And a few bits of theming have been added. Awesome! KidTums plastic slide is considered an exotic vacation! WANT! Mmmm....100 flavors of Coke! Spot the difference! Before.... After! It has been confirmed...this sign is only temporary. Awww...it had really grown on me! Deja Vu needs to kick the habit man...not sure who's in rehab more...Lindsey Lohan or Deja Vu! "Epic!" New hotness on the Carousel! Can you spot it? You will be about 30 minutes after the park closes! This is the closest we could get to the Green Lantern track. You can't see anything from the guest areas, but you can see it while on Apocolator. It's green. Shocking, huh? ...and it looks like this. (Photo courtesy of someone else...) Edited February 6, 2011 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Beer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankanboy101 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Lemmie Guess... The dot is a marker for one of the six supports needed to support the green lantern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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