prozach626 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 This won't be enough to get me back to the park for a return trip, but it seems like a nice addition. I'm interested to see how the final product differs from a Zac Spin. I'd be willing to bet if delivers a much different ride experience, although it may not seem that way just by looking at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meangreen16 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 A picture Texas Thrill Seekers posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Intestinal Tract: The Ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her0ofLime Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 ^^ "Bruce, your parents just died, LET'S GO RIDE A ROLLER COASTER!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonR Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Sorry if I missed it, but do the cars freely spin or is it a controlled spin due to the magnets a la X2? I hated Green Lantern with a passion when I rode it (well specifically my genitals hated it) but I'd definitely give this a... spin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 A picture Texas Thrill Seekers posted That's....that's dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockville1312 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Wasn't able to make the preview. Anybody who went please PLEASE let us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 ^^ "Bruce, your parents just died, LET'S GO RIDE A ROLLER COASTER!" The ride represents his emotional turmoil. HOLY SHIIIIIII THE FIRST METAPHORCOASTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCF Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Sorry if I missed it, but do the cars freely spin or is it a controlled spin due to the magnets a la X2? I hated Green Lantern with a passion when I rode it (well specifically my genitals hated it) but I'd definitely give this a... spin... It's semi controlled. Most of it is based on weight and gravity. For them to say 6 flips is false advertising as it can easily be less, MAYBE could get more with the right circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 ^ Metaphollercoaster? Sorry if I missed it, but do the cars freely spin or is it a controlled spin due to the magnets a la X2? X2 has the 3rd and 4th rails that control precisely how the seats are positioned at any given moment. The Free Fly design uses magnets placed at strategic locations along the track to influence the direction of the spin. You may flip, you may not, but they're there to give you a push in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 ^ Metaphollercoaster? Sorry if I missed it, but do the cars freely spin or is it a controlled spin due to the magnets a la X2? X2 has the 3rd and 4th rails that control precisely how the seats are positioned at any given moment. The Free Fly design uses magnets placed at strategic locations along the track to influence the direction of the spin. You may flip, you may not, but they're there to give you a push in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky dude Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I went to the preview. I have pictures and a full report. I'll post as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Looks fun! Hopefully this won't try to rip your soul from your body like GL does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 But that's the best part about Green Lantern! Rolling off the mid-course and ending up upside down for the last portion of the ride is by far one of the coolest experiences I've ever had on a coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Looks fun! Hopefully this won't try to rip your soul from your body like GL does. Luckily it looks like it won't based off of the video Robb shot in the winter on the prototype. I went to the preview. I have pictures and a full report. I'll post as soon as possible. That will be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchsje Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 The pictures of the Gotham makeover posted to twitter look pretty exciting, and I hope the artists are well-funded and able to deliver. It's funny, Six Flags corporate is only advertising rides. Six Flags Fiesta Texas is the one who had to separately advertise the new themed land. It makes me think that Fiesta Texas' president wants to be in the theme park industry while Six Flags corporate wants to operate in the amusement park industry. Kudos to Fiesta Texas. I went to the preview. I have pictures and a full report. I'll post as soon as possible. Thank you in advance! I hoped to go but was caught (unsuccesfully) trying to fix a frozen A/C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega_Coaster_77 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I honestly don't understand the complaining on here about how this ride isn't what was expected. Hey, I bet all the parks that got the Larson "roller coasters" would LOVE to have this new ride. Be happy you didn't get one of those or that year round haunted house like La Ronde! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locostitch Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I spot a rethemed skyscreamer and I think iron rattler is also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaGuy Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 This won't be enough to get me back to the park for a return trip, but it seems like a nice addition. I'm interested to see how the final product differs from a Zac Spin. I'd be willing to bet if delivers a much different ride experience, although it may not seem that way just by looking at it. I think anyone who has seen your posts in the SFSTL thread isn't surprised by your response. Lol This looks like a great coaster and addition to the park. The GP is going to eat this up! It's getting lots of likes on Facebook and the comments are pretty much all positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 The Texas Thrill seekers group went to the preview tonight and posted some photos Here. It appears the new theming is just a few of the buildings. Not all of Rockville like everyone thought. It will have a indoor queue with a story before you get on the coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallyWorldOrBust Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 ^^ "Bruce, your parents just died, LET'S GO RIDE A ROLLER COASTER!" I read this and all I could think of was the song Batman wrote in The Lego Movie. (DARKNESS!! NO PARENTS!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallyWorldOrBust Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 It will have a indoor queue with a story before you get on the coaster. I don't know about any of the other Batman-themed coasters, but kind of like Batman: The Ride at SF Great America? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historyfreak92 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 My uncle said, man that looks crazy, I imagine that you would ride that, while I just sit, and watch you! Looks fascinating, didn't matter what new coaster fiesta Texas would get, but I hope this new coaster will do good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azombi Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 so whats taken over Rocking at Rockville High? they said its gone forever on sept 1 2015. Surprised nothing has been said about it. If something was said I guess I missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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