CreditCrazy Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I just registered for 4 people Can't wait for it. One thing that would be awesome though would be ERT or at least a ride on Percy's Engine I'm sure everyone (including me) would love to finally get that credit! Unfortunately it is park rules which I'm sure WCB can't break
ebl Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 ^ Not just park rules. From what I understand, it's a manufacturer's spec as well. Percy was made by Bradley and Kaye, and was not designed for adults to ride. Timberline Twister at Knott's is also a Bradley and Kaye ride, but it can accommodate adults up to 5'-9". I have that credit because I'm 5'-8". Eric
The Disneylander Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Question: are there vegetarian options for breakfast and lunch? Some of my friends are vegetarian, and they wanted to know.
Sir Clinksalot Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 ^ Not just park rules. From what I understand, it's a manufacturer's spec as well. Percy was made by Bradley and Kaye, and was not designed for adults to ride. Timberline Twister at Knott's is also a Bradley and Kaye ride, but it can accommodate adults up to 5'-9". I have that credit because I'm 5'-8". Eric I have that credit too, but from a LONG time ago. I remember trying to get into it at a Solace 5 or so years ago. And there are some quite funny pictures of me trying to do so. I know they were on WC, but not sure if anybody still has them. Gregg "Has the Percy's Railway credit from when it was called "Clown Coaster"" C.
robbalvey Posted March 5, 2009 Author Posted March 5, 2009 Question: are there vegetarian options for breakfast and lunch? Some of my friends are vegetarian, and they wanted to know. I'm sure there will be, yes. --Robb
ebl Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Regarding Percy's Railway/Goliath Jr./Wile E. Coyote Coaster/Clown Coaster, I read something recently that Newhall Land & Farming picked that ride up from some local kiddie park when Magic Mountain was built, and that it dates back to the late '40s. Very interesting, I thought. Unfortunately, I can't remember where I read that---could have been Screamscape. Anyway, I'm going to do some more research on this. Two weeks and change till the Bash...I'm looking forward to it. Eric
X2coasterfreak Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Cool I got my conformation today and I am glad to know everything is set. Oh and since I am only twelve do you think I could get the Percy the Small Engine credit? This event is going to be so cool see you there!
SanDiegoAl Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Just registered myself and the kids. Hope I wasn't too late for the shirt order. Look forward to another awesome event with good friends. See you all there!
rawrtotheargh Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 ^ Not just park rules. From what I understand, it's a manufacturer's spec as well. Percy was made by Bradley and Kaye, and was not designed for adults to ride. Timberline Twister at Knott's is also a Bradley and Kaye ride, but it can accommodate adults up to 5'-9". I have that credit because I'm 5'-8". Eric I always assumed people taller than 48" couldn't ride because the cars don't have any upstop wheels. Canyon blaster doesn't either but it has an upstop bar. I believe percy just runs on a rail. Like the side frictions in Europe. But of course I could always be wrong. Maybe the manufacturer has a better reason.
The Disneylander Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 ^ That's untrue. So far as I know, Percy's railway has both upstop and side friction wheels. And even if it had only upstop bars, many larger coasters also have upstop bars-Magnum is a notable example.
ebl Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 ^ Even the Gold Rusher at SFMM has upstop bars instead of wheels. Personally, I'd guess that the size of the cars is an issue, as is getting the bar down. Or maybe a combination of everything. Eric "still has dents in his legs from Timberline Twister's bar" L.
Rideslover Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 There you go. I'll be there and see you at the SFMM. I can't wait to go on X2 and Thomas Town. Thank you very much.
kenshinmac Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Yeah so I have been holding off posting until I was fairly sure everything was organized... I think that has happened now... Really excited about this because this will be my first Six Flags Magic Mountain trip. I'm going to be all alone so I would love to wander with some other people. Sadly I won't be able to stay for the evening ERT... Responsibilities suck... But hey I'm gonna be there... BTW should I be able to get all the credits that are open during the day? Will I want to do that? Well I'm looking forward to meeting as many people as possible. See you all there!
Scream162 Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 It should be a pretty slow day at the park. Last year most of us managed to get on all of the coasters within the operating day.
rollercoasterfreak91 Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Well, I finally registered and mailed in my check...can't wait! Looks like this will be an event to remember!
ShannonSomerville Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Bob(that's my boyfriend)got our confirmation yesterday. So,we are set. See ya soon!!!
Sir Clinksalot Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 BTW should I be able to get all the credits that are open during the day? Will I want to do that? Shouldn't be a problem at all. The two biggest lines are X2 and Tatsu, which you will get multiple rides on in the morning most likely. Plus, whatever is planned for Night ERT. But by the night ERT you will probably have all credits.
coasterjunkie91350 Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Hey guys I just wanted to know the night before the bash if anybody wanted to meet up for a beer at the route 66 resturant on soladad cyn rd "I love going there for a cold one"! let me know please 21 and over ok im not gonna get busted before the biggest party of the year lol
ajinaz Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 It should be a pretty slow day at the park. Last year most of us managed to get on all of the coasters within the operating day. I think it might be more crowded this year. Last year was before the majority of spring breaks had begun. Not that it matters too much. You can always get X2 and Tatsu at ERT in the morning and get the rest by lunch. When the gates open to the public head counter clockwise from Goliath.
ebl Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 ^ This year is also before most spring breaks begin. Daily park operation starts the day after WCB, but I don't see the park getting too crowded till more into April. Being at SFMM for up to 16 hours should guarantee plenty of rides on everything that's open. Plus we have ERT before and after park hours. Eric
SanDiegoAl Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 It should be a pretty slow day at the park. Last year most of us managed to get on all of the coasters within the operating day. It was earlier last year, this year it is at the beginning of most schools spring break(s). I would guess it will be more crowded than last year. Hopefully I'm wrong... But yes, you should easily be able to do all the coasters. Hi Gregg! Hope you are going and we can meet up...
Philrad71 Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Speaking of beer.... Where are the places to get it in the park and do they offer anything decent besides Bud or Bud Lite? With all that coaster riding, I'm bound to get parched at some point!
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