hectordelbano Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I'm fed up with always going to these type of sites and hearing people rag on SFMM for various baseless reasons. I've been there eight times over the past 3 years and I have never had a single problem with any of the following: Lines longer than 45 minutes Gang Violence Inept ride operators The only complaints I have are that they don't run both trains on Colossus, and that occasionally there will be only one train running on a less-than-popular ride, thus slightly increasing wait time. When Tatsu opened, the response was enormous, but this is something that you should know. If you go to ANY theme park on Spring Break weekend, you should expect long lines for every ride and not whine about them. If it really means that much to you that you have to go on every ride in the park three or four times, buy a 3-day park pass for only like $15 more per person. And as far as expensive food, it's like that everywhere too. Churros are supposed to cost $14.00, that's just how they are. Anyway, tell me what you think about SFMM, and what your favorite parts of it are. I love the simpler things that are unconscious parts of the park experience, such as the odd taste of the Coke in those big plastic bottles, the deafening roar of Superman as you walk underneath, the oddity that is sushi in a theme park, the idiotic screaming for your life as Goldrusher leaves the station, and above all, the funnel cake. The park has freaking redwoods in it, too! Have you ever actually looked at the hill in the center of the park? (especially pre-Tatsu) Or realized how funny calling the bathrooms Fort le John really is? What about wondering what they'll do with Flashback? (Where is all that rerouted power going, anyway?) What about the midway games? You can always win something from the person who has to guess your weight, because they don't want to be insultive so they always guess low. How about the view of the Santa Clarita valley and the San Gabriel mountains from the skytower? What about the tunnel on Goliath that goes by in a split second but is over 70 feet long? What about that giggly feeling you get when you get to the top of the lift hill and start yelling NIPPLES! at the top of your lungs? What about the glitched techno music loop that plays while you're in line for Riddler's Revenge, and why is it so darned catchy? (You can find an mp3 online, search "Ecuador RR Mix by Sash!" What about that feeling you get when Superman finally launches and you drop the penny at the top of your ride? What about the quaintness of Revolution and how it was the most innovative coaster in the world when it was built? What about X? It doesn't need all that much explanation, it's just really freaking awesome!!! This is why I like SFMM, and I want to know what this community has to say. Thanks, Hector del Baño Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianscoasters Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Excellent point. I was going to post the same thing! I wish I knew too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 BEST POST OF THE DAY! And a first time poster at that...well if this isn't a troll or a joke, I don't know what is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 To sum up my feelings on SFMM, it's the largest collection of poorly run roller coasters. SFMM is one of the worst Six Flags parks I've ever visited, IMHO. And I went with the SFMM expert, Elissa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P!glet Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The only thing that i don't like about Magic Mountain is the fact that it is not run up to its full potential....i love this park, and i hope sometime in the future it will get back the glory it once had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefitness Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Amen! I've only been to the park twice(pre-Tatsu) but I agree with many of your points.One of the biggest Things I agree with is the small things in the park that really make it special,for example like you said Fort le John or even having a roller coaster in the freaking parkinglot!My personal favorite are the bears that sit near Log Jammer Anyway Great Post I thoroughly enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Del Baño = Of Bathroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 ^^You enjoyed the post!?!? $12 Churros...did you actually read any of it? Or are you just appeasing the world as a SFMM Fanboy! The park has way too many issues to even be addressed here. I've always been the one to say that it's a very beautiful park, but it needs a completely new staff from ticket takers to Directors, Managers and Owners. Plus the coaster selection is less than stellar. It's basically the Cedar Point of the West Coast, but with inferior operations, staff, and value! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 BUT ELISSA, the bathrooms are named FORT LE JOHN!! THAT TOTALLY MAKES UP FOR ANY BAD OPERATIONS!! Fort LE JOHN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The bestest part of SFMM is the fountain with all the dirt and plants in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I can't believe that someone just said having a roller coaster in the parking lot is a good thing?? Scream looks like a portable carnival coaster. It's probably one of the ugliest coasters I've ever seen. I can let it pass say for a park like Coney Beach, but not a park which is supposed to be Six Flags flagship park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I went on a coaster trip this year in June, Cedar point, guaegua lake, kennywood, sf stl, sf great america, holiday world. I can say the only park's there to top sfmm were Holiday World and SF Great America, the other ones had more problems than what I hear about SFMM. I visit SFMM throughout the year and have yet to have a bad experience. All has been good to me. I guess everyone likes to pick on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefitness Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Well. I geuss not many others agree?!?!haha Um.now I feel dumb.Maybe I should edit my first post.All those things make SFMM what it is...an awesome(yes I agree poorly run)Gehetto Park. And yes the bathrooms being called Fort le John are worth every penny of admission!(sarcasm) Anyway back to the point.I am an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Yeah, you know, the more I think about it, this thread is just trouble for trouble's sake. Mr. Bathroom, we have plenty of threads on front pages right now detailing Six Flags, and Six Flags Magic Mountain. I'm not going to let this spiral out of control into a why this park sucks, or this park is god, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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