robbalvey Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Hey everyone! This just in from SFMM: X launches into a new galaxy, becoming X2. X, the world's first 4th dimension thrill ride, is once again pushing all limits and taking extreme to the next level in 2008. This $10 million investment features completely redesigned, sleeker trains and introduces all-new, innovative state-of-the-art visual, audio and sensory effects. X will move from the 4th dimension to the 5th and become X2! With its 360° rotating seats and head-first, face down drops, X has been one of the most popular thrill rides on the planet. With the redesign, X2 will take you on a journey to a unique and unchartered dimension of extreme only Six Flags Magic Mountain can deliver. Unlike traditional coasters where trains only parallel the track, X2 sends riders screaming around its 3,600-foot maze of steel track aboard massive wing-shaped trains where the seats extend off of the track to the sides of the vehicle, allowing them to independently rotate you head over heels, forward and backward creating a one-of-a-kind "don't know what to expect next" sensation. X2 launches the extreme thrills of X into a new dimension with the addition of a unique new tunnel and light experience that changes with every ride. In order for the transformation to take place, X will close in late 2007, and X2 will launch in spring 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 ^That sounds so awesome! but X2?...Eh whatever. 10 Million is a lot! Im guessing a lot of money went towards the new trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct2wizard360 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 lol @ X2. new paint job sounds nice though. I like Eejanaika-ish colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 To be honest I don't know what to make of this. Why is SixFlags marketing a new tunnel and trains as a new ride? Are the rotations going to be changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Wow! That sounds really cool! I have a feeling most of the 10 million is going towards the new trains, but if those new effects and stuff actually pay off, X2 will be pretty sweet! ---Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 Are the rotations going to be changed? I doubt it. I don't think they'll replace parts of track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles17A Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Well I for one am glad for the change, I mean those trains were needed BADLY! As for the paint job: I know its not a new ride, but its a new experience, and Id rather have that over just a Thomas Town and the same X next year, wouldn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 ^ Same here. As for your statement about the paint job, I think it looks good. I mean, the one it currently has is faded from sitting in the sun all day, so I think this new coat will look impressive. ---Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I gotta be honest here... I rode X 10 times yesterday (don't ask!) and it wasn't nearly as rough as Eejanaika with the 'new trains'. I worry that these new trains won't make any difference and the ride will still be as rough as it has been. I guess maybe the new trains will help make the ride more reliable and cost less in maintenance and that's why they're going for it. But don't expect to go ride Son of X and expect it to be smooth like the opening few months. Oh, and I HATE when parks market old crap that sucks as new and great, when in reality the stuff sucked and needed to be fixed. I hated it when Disneyland did it for the 50th and I hate it just the same that SFMM is doing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmmrules! Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 The tunnel sounds cool. I have never been on X. Can't wait to go on the new X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIP Psyclone Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I really like the Eejanaika colors and the black trains. I wonder if they will be 20 or 28 person capacity. I rode X on Tuesday, and was pretty much swearing like Robb on the Eejanaika video. So, like Elissa, I'm concerned new trains won't make much of a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 ^It said on the Six Flags web site 28 people per train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreativeForce Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Hopefully this will make the ride smoother. I really don't think that adding a tunnel and some lights will make the ride experience any different, but X has really gotten violent lately and if the new trains help with that, then I'm all for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastn07 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I just saw this an hour or so ago...It sounds pretty kick ass if you ask me. I think the new paint job is going to do a lot for the coaster, I've always thought the pink was a little out of the ordinary. Hopefully the new trains will bring life back to the coaster because I also agree that the ride was pretty violent the last time I rode it as well. Hopefully this overhaul will do a lot for the coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaparri Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I'm just impressed that Shapiro is spending so much money trying to improve the ride. Whether it works or not, the fact that he's doing that instead of just throwing up another major coaster or ride to deteriorate is quite the statement. Plus, the fact that he's done dirty work like getting rid of Pscylone, two of the Deja Vus, and soon to be Flashback also makes a big statement. Then there are the little things like ordering a paint job for the hideous looking Chang. Personally, I will go without major ride additions for a few years if he's keeps this up. I'm hoping he won't mind throwing a few million around to get the updated trains for the Vekoma SLCs. I know people have been a bit disappointed with the new additions that have been coming to SF parks, but peronally, I'm really excited about what the future holds. In a few more years, I think quite a few of these will be really nice parks. Anyway, I was going to try and make it out to SoCal in March, but I'm not sure if I should since there's a chance X might not even be open. I'll have to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 X2 will take you on a journey to a unique and unchartered dimension of extreme only Six Flags Magic Mountain can deliver. Does this mean Guy's floating head will become a reality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Well all I can say is good luck to them. After inheriting such a torrid mess from the previous management, it must have been a big decision to keep the ride at all. After my Eejanaika experience (which was supposed to have been the big improvement after all the problems with the original), this comes across as damage limitation for a flawed ride. But on the positive side of things, they still have a big flagship ride within their arsenal, and it will still get huge crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Nicky Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I am hoping I can get out to MM sometime next year. I have been to the LA area 2-3 times within the millennium and never gotton a chance to visit Velencia. I will try my best to get out here next year. Back on topic, the new colors, trains, and effects sound really cool on X and hopefully an improvement. BTW, How come so many annoucements come on Thursdays? Maverick Renegade X2 All of CF's usually Six Flag's 2008 plans Hershey Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterviper Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Eh sounds kinda neat but I know it is not going to live up to its hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyblakbelt Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Somehow I think the new coaster will be like Eejanaika with the new S&S trains and the color (if the track would even look that way). But it is cheesy that they would call it X2 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURE Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Even though we knew this would be happening, its really nice to see the official announcement. The question of whether or not these new trains will make the ride more bearable I'm sure is still up in the air for everyone, especially the park. But x2? I dunno, i guess if you're gonna be dropping ten mill, you might as well try to make the most of it, right? So a new name and some new paint are in order, which I'm fine with. Lol, the fifth dimension, who are they kidding. Maybe we'll get a new logo at the entrance too. Hopefully this special effects tunnel will be a couple hundred feet long, but something tells me that these special effects might not be workable after a year or two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterviper Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Also "maze of steel track". I cant stand how they try to hype out a coaster or ride when it isn't what they say it is. But the GP is going to eat this up like a starved castaway that just been saved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I doubt that this will make X smooth. After seeing how bad the vibrations on teh windwalker trains were, I think that cantilevering seats off the track on a high-speed coaster is just not stiff enough to prevent these vibrations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowfanman Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I think this is good. It should be interesting to see the park market next year with its double threat--Thomas Town for families and X2 for thrill seekers. I'm amazed to hear of "effects" the ride will be getting. Even if it's a tunnel--it goes beyond new paint or a reprogramming and becomes an actual addition of some sort to a previous ride. Very interesting. Anyway, this pleases me. Perhaps just because I'm guarenteed something to go take pictures of. LOL. What I'm more interested in is what will happen with Dejavu...I mean, if X gets Deja's color scheme....*shrugs* -Jahan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Upsidedown Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I cant ever understand the over theming of a roller coaster. I mean its a roller coaster. If I want lights and special effects I go ride a special effects ride. Plus where on X do you really have time to enjoy any type of light display aint the ride disorinting enough. X was great the way it was a tunnel just doesnt make me want to run out to SFMM to ride it. Plus I bet the special effects will be in the station house so you have something to do as you wait in the long 90 minute line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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