harper83087 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 ^^He said: We do need a good 2-3 minute intamin on the west coast though. What is there currently, just Xcelerator and California Screamin? California Screamin' is a 2-3 minute Intamin on the West Coast. That was my point - he said the West Coast needed something, but then gave an example of that exact thing that already exists. Haha I clearly forgot a "more" somewhere in my statement. I know CS is a decent length but why not have more Intamin on the west coast? It's kind of odd if you think about it, all of the Intamin in the US and they're cluttered in the North east/Midwest with a few scattered about for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knotts Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I think SFMM may surprise us again next year as they did this year by throwing in a Zac spin along with backwards Superman. A drop tower, along with a compact coaster and a kiddie ride of some sort. I like the idea of multiple mid-range additions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 ^Yeah, it is a bit odd. Granted, there's a lot more "large" parks out here than there are in through SoCal region - past Knott's and SFMM, the West Coast is lacking in true coaster-oriented parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I'm still going with a drop tower. (Not in DV area.) And the Rocky Mountain treatment on Collosus. Guy "This would make me very happy." Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I'm still going with a drop tower. (Not in DV area.) And the Rocky Mountain treatment on Collosus. Guy "This would make me very happy." Koepp I like Colossus the way it is. At least the way it was this spring after it's renovation. It's too much of a classic to turn into a steelie. I never rode the Old Texas Giant, but I love NTAG! I've visited this park SFOT twice this year. I've never considered visiting it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noregrets Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 ^^ remember this is company that was basically bankrupt and has what I'm sure is a very large amount of debt from the build tons of coasters years. I'm not surprised they are shuffling less popular rides around and retrofitting old ones into new experiences that are fully marketable while they continue to sort things out. I suppose that makes sense. I'm not an economist but they probably do get a much higher rate of return from moving an existing ride to a new market than they would building something entirely new (or not doing anything at all). The GP doesn't know the difference. From an enthusiast's standpoint it's crumby though lol. When will SF get back on it's feet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisrad Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I like Colossus the way it is. At least the way it was this spring after it's renovation. It's too much of a classic to turn into a steelie. Honestly, Colossus is boring - just a giant kiddie coaster; it's not necessarily rough, but seems to really slow down around the curves. With a makeover, it can be re-marketed, and will bring life to that area of the park. I never rode the Old Texas Giant, but I love NTAG! I've visited this park SFOT twice this year. I've never considered visiting it before. See.. this is how the GP would respond; make Colossus worth riding again, and SFMM can draw people from out of the area, which is what they desperately need to do (cough, drop-off the kids for cheap babysitting, cough) So honestly, I'm perplexed by your response.. Knott's Ghost town is a 'classic', but doesn't cater to the demands of today's crowds. Same with Colossus.. it used to be so awesome that people were ejected from it; now, it simply provides views of the parking lot to see how busy the park is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harper83087 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I believe I've said it before but I'll say it again. A "NTAG" makeover on Colossus would be very good for the park. I understand the classic status and it's a decent ride on it's own. But imagine a dueling/racing NTAG... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonlva Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) It's official! Deja Vu is moving east! By Brady MacDonald Los Angeles Times Staff Writer August 19, 2011, 2:07 p.m. Well, that didn't last long. Six Flags Magic Mountain will relinquish sole ownership of the coveted title of "Roller Coaster Capital of the World" later this year when the Valencia, Calif., amusement park removes one of its record-setting 18 coasters. Magic Mountain boasted of nabbing the coaster title when the Green Lantern: First Flight spinning coaster officially opened in July. The removal of Deja Vu will move Magic Mountain back into a statistical tie with Cedar Point in Ohio, which also has 17 coasters. > Coaster showdown: Cedar Point vs. Magic Mountain > Top 10 coasters: Cedar Point | Magic Mountain Deja Vu is expected to close in October, meaning Magic Mountain will have held the uncontested coaster crown for a mere four months. Built in 2001, the Vekoma boomerang-style Deja Vu coaster with suspended cars features a 102-foot-tall loop and a 110-foot-tall cobra roll, with riders traveling along the 1,200-foot-long track twice, once forward and once backward, according to Roller Coaster Database. Prone to down time and rough rides, Deja Vu is one of my least favorite coasters at the park and will not be missed. Similar versions of the outdated ride have been disappearing from bigger parks around the world, finding new homes and extended lives at smaller parks. Deja Vu is expected to be relocated to Six Flags New England, with an official announcement anticipated in early September. The local planning board recently approved plans for a giant inverted boomerang coaster at the Massachusetts amusement park. The move is a curious one, considering Six Flags New England already has an older, smaller, shorter and slower model of the Vekoma boomerang-style inverted shuttle coaster called Flashback. Deja Vu will replace the Shipwreck Falls shoot the chutes water ride at Six Flags New England. The park has no plans to remove Flashback. Deja Vu is expected to open with a new name at Six Flags New England in summer 2012. Expect to see Six Flags relocate more old rides to new parks within the amusement chain for 2012. http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-deja-vu-six-flags-new-england-08201119,0,2637256.story?track=rss&dlvrit=70653 Edited August 19, 2011 by ernierocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumbarider1993 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Wtf? Just Wtf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncolon91 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) They were waiting for the CW announcement for confirmation on a Giga/Hyper combo so SFNE could do a Boomerang/GIB combo, isn't it obvious? Edited August 19, 2011 by johncolon91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumbarider1993 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 They were waiting for the CW announcement for confirmation on a Giga/Hyper combo so SFNE could do a Inverted Boomerang/GIB combo, isn't it obvious? Lol! I Guess that's true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 ^^LOL! It's true. I guess 2012 is going to be one screwed up year for theme parks doubling up on rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Page 2000! Hopefully the relocation of Deja Vu will open up space to build something fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcoffeytime Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 WoW... Not happy at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schotcher Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 The last thing SFNE needs is another Vekoma. I think SFMM is getting the better side of the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 They were waiting for the CW announcement for confirmation on a Giga/Hyper combo so SFNE could do a Inverted Boomerang/GIB combo, isn't it obvious? Lol! I Guess that's true! Six Flags just always has to be a step ahead of Cedar Fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbill245 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I think it would be awesome to have an inverted boomerang on the east coast. Too bad we will be getting 2 of them next year, this and invertigo at dorney. Other then that is deja vu just as rough as the regular boomerangs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Alumni Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Does anyone think that SFMM will get some other coaster moved in to keep the "crown" as part of this ride rotation program? Wasn't there rumors the "Pandemonium" was leaving SFDK? Perhaps there moving that to SFMM to go with this rumored drop tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 ^^Deja Vu is way better than the other types of boomerangs. It's less rough than the Invertigos, which are less rough than the originals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaMiTsPaT Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) Wonderful . Even though SFNE is my home park, I prefer the ride at Magic Mountain. Edited August 19, 2011 by BaMiTsPaT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbill245 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Good now im even more excited for deja vu to come to the east coast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietcokevan Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 When is the closing date? I need to get a last ride in before it goes to SFNE. Never thought I would be sad to see a Vekoma go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saber Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 ^^Deja Vu is way better than the other types of boomerangs. It's less rough than the Invertigos, which are less rough than the originals. Agreed. Deja Vu has got to be the best boomerang out there (made by Vekoma at least). And now Six Flags New England will have 3 lovely Vekomas... Awesome-not. Also total article fail from the LA Times, pretty sure he said that SFNE already has a boomerang inverted car ride... As much as we'd all love to combine Boomerang and Mind Eraser into one giant pile of steel gunk, I just don't think that's realistic. We also should send him to ride one of the other Deja Vus and ask him which one he prefers. Now the sitting/waiting for what SFMM decides to do with this plot of land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Weird that as soon as they get the coaster title for most coasters that they would give it up so soon. They must be planning to put something in its place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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