harper83087 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 ^The sky loop my bad, Superman at SFDK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I'll be going to the park for a bit tomorrow while our house is being fumigated (have to go somewhere right?). Â I'll ask the Dippin Dots guy when Deja Vu's last day is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Alumni Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 4.2 earthquake hit 5 miles SE of Santa Clarita 20 or so minutes ago. The park is open today, always wondered what it would be like to be in the Sky Tower during an Earthquake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 ^ I didn't feel it, but was on the phone with somebody in Woodland Hills who did. Â My guess, it probably wasn't a big deal at the park, they may have shut a few things down just to check, but 4.2 isn't much out here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metrock Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 ^The sky loop my bad, Superman at SFDK Ah, okay. Yeah, it's nice to see SFDK get something new. Â Â ... but 4.2 isn't much out here. I wonder if it knocked over any lawn chairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonskeep Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I agree about Skyloop and Lex Luther stealin the show . Six flags really rolled it out today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 ^^ My fan was shaking a little bit, but I didn't physically feel it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrumjaz Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Its a great Six Flags day, and as i mentioned prior to the announcement two towers were going to be built i just didn't get the full details on how or where. So with that being said I'm going to trust my source and say we are all going to be happy in the near future for Deja Vu's spot, i'll post what i know and can reveal later in the week. Six flags is on the rebound despite the economy and i'm gladd MM is my home park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Its a great Six Flags day, and as i mentioned prior to the announcement two towers were going to be built i just didn't get the full details on how or where. So with that being said I'm going to trust my source and say we are all going to be happy in the near future for Deja Vu's spot, i'll post what i know and can reveal later in the week. Six flags is on the rebound despite the economy and i'm gladd MM is my home park. Â Hmm, so how near is the "near future" and when can you reveal this? haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurglemuf Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 If you're on this ride while SM:EFK launches, you'll go deaf in one ear (depending on which side you're on). It does look sweet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) ^^^Really no sense in the "I know something but won't tell" statement cause it's annoying. Just saying....... Edited September 1, 2011 by DJeXeL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schotcher Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 S:EFK leaves a good 30-50 feet between it and the actual top of the ride (Where the drop towers will be located) so unless the car is rising and S:EFK is running (Which I doubt it, they'll probably have a schedule or put mufflers on) when you're at the top it won't come close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bejackso Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 as i've said in the other threads, this attraction looks great. 400ft drop tower is just plain nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurglemuf Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 S:EFK leaves a good 30-50 feet between it and the actual top of the ride (Where the drop towers will be located) so unless the car is rising and S:EFK is running (Which I doubt it, they'll probably have a schedule or put mufflers on) when you're at the top it won't come close. God I hope they do. And it's not the top of the ride where it's loud, but that @!@$ bend! So if you're getting towed up when that happens your ears will bleed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bejackso Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 S:EFK leaves a good 30-50 feet between it and the actual top of the ride (Where the drop towers will be located) so unless the car is rising and S:EFK is running (Which I doubt it, they'll probably have a schedule or put mufflers on) when you're at the top it won't come close. God I hope they do. And it's not the top of the ride where it's loud, but that @!@$ bend! So if you're getting towed up when that happens your ears will bleed. Â this is a very good point. i imagine SFMM/designers thought of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurglemuf Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 ^^ If They didn't think of this they better start. Now, SM:EFK did get new carts recently and a fresh paint job. I would think that this has reduced the noise but I can't say since I haven't been to SFMM In around 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Noise is not reduced ... at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurglemuf Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Noise is not reduced ... at all. I hope the engineers thought of this. This ride still is an awesome idea and I love the fact that it uses an existing structure, but I like my hearing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Great announcement! I was definitely in the 'never gonna happen on the Superman tower' party. I hope the entrance to the ride ends up in the Scream/Colossus plaza to bring some life to that part of the park! At the very least, the curse of that corner will help reduce wait times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykolbeta Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Is it really that hard to bring ear plugs people, seriously? I always bring ear plugs whenever I go, and I have a great time, every time. Â Having said that, Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom looks siiiiiick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 If everyone will look on google earth, there is already an existing path to the new ride. Follow the path towards colossus and Scream and its right before the restaurant on the right. Its partly paved and already cleared for an entrance queue and exit. Â Isn't that a backstage service road? Â Â Â Noise is not reduced ... at all. I hope the engineers thought of this. This ride still is an awesome idea and I love the fact that it uses an existing structure, but I like my hearing more. Â No, the engineers did not take anything into consideration, they just threw this together in about ten minutes with the help of some kid they pulled off the street, they don't know what they are doing and they don't even know if it will work... Â Honestly, that's a silly thing to say. Wouldn't you think that they have considered and thought of every possible situation or anything that could affect this ride? Â Trust them, they know what they are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 They could always give you ear protection like they used to do on Sonic Boom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 If I had to "guess" - DROP TOWER! ^Let it be that, and Magic Mountain would be my #1 amusement park; hands down; no questions asked. (As long as it's an Intamin). Once it's done, they will have fulfilled my prophecy! That, and being able to ride the WORLD'S tallest drop tower now makes my fingers slightly tremble. I looooooooooooooooooove (Intamin) drop towers because of the same reason everyone else loves (Intamin) drop towers; they scare us before and during the ride! Â Watching that video does not help by the way! Cannot wait! Â FYI, I'm going to Cedar Point in October for the first time. I'll finally be able to choose between two parks that seem to have some friction going on between them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I've got an idea! Why don't we ask the people on the Australia Trip how noisy it was riding Giant Drop while Tower of Terror was running? That should answer the question. I'm assuming both rides have similar noise levels since they are built by the same manufacturer and are the same type of attraction. Â In all honestly, while I find Superman loud, I don't find it unbearable (I've stood under the thing while it ran without plugging my ears or anything). However, I think people on Lex Luthor are more likely to be worried about how high they are getting and won't be paying too much attention to the noise of Superman. I'm sure that the designers have also measured the noise levels and determined that they aren't loud enough to cause ear damage, or they are coming up with some type of sound shield. Maybe we'll get California Screamin' style tunnels on Superman or something (they are both Intamin, after all, but I do think that would look hideous). If its a big deal, bring earplugs or don't ride. If not, enjoy the Drop of Doom. Â I'm also hoping the entrance is over by Colossus as that path indicates. It would give more room for a longer queue line, and wouldn't cause the whole thing to be a giant cattle-pen. Although I doubt we'll be seeing X2 length waits for this thing, it will no doubt be very popular its first year or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueFireCoaster Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Superman's noise CANNOT be reduced. The sound you hear is the lateral metal wheels on the car rubbing up against the center rail of the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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