Six Flags Magic Mountain Announces "X2"

[Top Thrill Dragster]

I think the tunnel is going to be at the exit of the first raven turn, where the picture is currently taken now.

[dougr]

10 million dollars for three new trains might sound a little steep, but when you consider that 1 ride/upstop wheel for X costs approximately 200 dollars and that 1 train has a total 64 of JUST those wheels on the train (not including X rails or guide wheels), it kind of puts things in perspective. Not to mention during the summer dozens of wheels are busted and replaced on a regular basis. That's right, do the math. There's over $10,000 dollars worth of wheels on X for just one train. Now, add in brand new train models, new electrical and you've got yourself a pretty accurate cost of refurbishment.

 

Some of you really need to step back and look at ALL the facts, and not just stretch the circumstantial ones to suit your own views. There is no evidence that SFMM's Deja Vu is going anywhere.

 

You're completely right. Its very easy to sway speculation to accommodate ones opinion, look at politicians and the media!

 

If they're willing to spend 10 million at MM to update a "non-family thrill" when Shapiro has promised "not many more Goliaths", why wouldn't they keep a coaster like Deja Vu that is relatively cheaper to maintain and doesn't require a 10 million dollar revamp after 6 years of its opening?

 

I can't wait to get on these new trains!

 

Big trains=Big Tunnel as well. Plus if there is any retracking done, it's entirely possible it could cost almost as much as a new ride. What did the Space Mountain rebuild cost?

[matttty]

Is it said Xtwo or Xsqaured?

[jjeerr]

X two, most people with Californian educations couldn't understand X^2

 

(or: X squared sounds too nerdy)

[neovortex2k]

I disagree.

 

I think it's X squared or more to the point X TO THE POWER OF 2!

 

If you look at the official site, when it quotes the new name it is X with a small 2 beside iton the top right, which denotes squared where as it is not a big X2 like this one.

 

I rode X a few years ago and i think it is a big waste of money.The original coaster was just fine and the money shgould have been invested in other area's of the park which really need it like staffing maybe to ensure all rides are open most days and not select one's!!!!!!!

[Flintscape]

Sweet! Cannot wait! This will be COOL!!!

 

Thanks for sharing Robb!

[Wes]

No, you're all wrong. The official title is "X Multiplied Quadratically To The Second Power". If you don't pronounce it as "X Multiplied Quadratically To The Second Power", you are a terrible human being.

[christianscoasters]

I think that SFMM should have just got new trains for X2 and put the tunnel on some other ride. X is disorienting no matter what, and it doesn't need light and audio effects. It's a multi-dimensional coaster, and that makes it unique in its own way. Why perfect a ride that is really popular, instead of improving the ones that actually need it?

[Top Thrill Dragster]

They should take the money for the tunnel and put grass under Scream.

[KingOfNynex2003]

Seems pretty cool but I wonder if we could count it as a new credit because that'll make my non-existent credit count climb a little bit higher but I doubt it will count as a new credit.

[DATman]

^To be honest, I think the only remodel that resulted in a new credit of the same coaster was with DL's complete rebuild of Space Mountain. Lots of coasters have replaced trains and never remarketed the ride as "new".

[christianscoasters]

^^All they're doing is getting some new trains, some paint, and a tunnel with effects. Where does this become a new coaster? No track is being replaced to make this a new coaster. They are putting things around the coaster, but not doing anything to the coaster track itself.

[KingOfNynex2003]

not to label anyone (no offence meant ) but Jeff Johnson will probably count this as a new credit again I mean no offence.

[RIP Psyclone]

^ X + X2 = 3 credits.

 

But honestly, if the track is unchanged, not even JJ would count it as a new credit. He does, however, count Tatsu as 2 credits since there are 2 loading stations.

 

Kidding!

[yesac519]

is is X Two or X Squared?

[RIP Psyclone]

X Two. It's been said.

[awclark]

^ it's X squared. hence the "xtreme to the SECOND power"

[Wes]

is is X Two or X Squared?

 

X Multiplied Quadratically To The Second Power

[downunder]

That's the beauty of it, they have left it open for our interpretation. Other names tossed around in the Six Flags boardroom:

 

X + Y Coldplay Coaster

XXX Vin Diesel Coaster

 

I actually think it's X squared personally.

[Scaparri]

^ it's X squared. hence the "xtreme to the SECOND power"

 

Yes, But T2 is actually T^2: Terror to the Second Power, but it's still called 'T Two.'

 

Personally, I'm hoping they rename and repaint Goliath Jr. and call it X^(1/2), or Square Root of X.

[arrowfanman]

I don't understand the need for debate--we're all going to call it "X" still, anyway.

 

 

 

-Jahan

[Sean Menefee]

I don't understand the need for debate--we're all going to call it "X" still, anyway.

 

 

 

-Jahan

 

This sorta reminds me of when they modified V2 up here in Vallejo, and everyone started calling the ride V1.5. Funny the first 1000 times no doubt, then it just started getting old.

[LiVeToThRiLl90]

Holy CRAP it's X squared.

[coasterjunkie91350]

I was just thinking about the a/v upgrades and had a good idea if sf is seeking partnerships ''Why not give george lucas a call and have his THX company rig the audio and video for not just X2 itself but the whole park''

Its just a thought its not likely to happen

[SharkTums]

^I thought you said you have a good idea?!?!