3rdShiftCM Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 This whole thing is pretty simple. What makes more sense for SF, selling the park entirely or investing the money and it will take lots of money to bring MM up to the "NEW" SF standards? Beyond the coasters there really is nothing else to do and the locals know that. I just can't see the park leveled the cost of clean up to build houses would be staggering maybe even to high to make it worth it. So, I think the real question is, will SF really be willing to give up the SoCAl market all together? There’s no question the money and people are here if you just do things right and MM has been going in the wrong direction for a long time. So we'll just have to sit back and see what comes of this but, I would be willing to bet that when all is said and done MM will still be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazan Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 I'll take one of super strong magnets from Superman. Imagine how fun it would be to have a super magnet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmmFREAK Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 they're not going to close magic mountain, that would just be STUPID. they just got a new coaster, and then tear it down? i doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherkid17 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 i wouldnt doubt it. shapiro doesnt care they got a new coaster. he never wanted a new coaster. and if he sold it to a theme park company, thatd be a selling point i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Think of it as what you do before you put your house on the market. Six Flags: "Look, we spruced up the front lawn, brought in the Justice League, and oh yeah, check this out.....it's called Tatsu. Your young ones will love to play on this." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterjunkie91350 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 hey if it was torn down id buy a shell of one of the coasters supermans train body would make a awsome bed fame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XII Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 If every member on TPR donated their vacation money to TPR, maybe TPR could buy SFMM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 OKAY, and of all the really crazy things said in this thread, I'm surprised nobody has been like,"Why doesn't ACE buy it and save it???? There are so many members I'm sure they could do it!@!!!!" If every member on TPR donated their vacation money to TPR, maybe TPR could buy SFMM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 ^ maybe we are coming up with something. I'M IN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 I'm sure all you 13-17 year olds can pool together $20's from your mom's wallet and buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Sure why not. lets work together on this, right now the park is just open to anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 oh yea, this is more entertaining than CP07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 I heard mowing lawns and selling lemonade over the summer will easily make you $6-10 million. $10 million x the handful of you intent of buying the park = $60 million! That's like, 1/4th of 1/2th of 1/3rd of what they're asking. Woah, you're 1/4th of 1/2th of 1/3rd there, WOOO-AH, you're living on prayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Until I read this thread, I had no idea that so many junior high schools offered a MBA program... dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 ^^^ Joe, you don't really need that new car do you? Why not chip in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 ooh yea those $25 G's would be awesome!! I mean I could, like, buy the toll plaza or something with it, who needs a new car when there are more important things like salvaging MM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyBrewer Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 they're not going to close magic mountain, that would just be STUPID. they just got a new coaster, and then tear it down? i doubt it. It doesn't mean anything. It's a business. Their main goal is to make money anyway they can and to keep shareholders happy. If you think they actually care, and I mean the board members, about enthusiast, then you need to get your ass back to school. Or at least brush up on your street smarts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 If Mark decides to sell SFMM, he will have ruined my life and my dream. Quote of the century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Ever since I was seven or eight playing RCT, I've always dreamed of SFMM. My first visit after four years of waiting, was arguably the best day of my life. Since, my life has been centered around this place. If Mark decides to sell SFMM, he will have ruined my life and my dream. If it is sold, I would give anything to slap Mark in the face, and tell him he can rot in hell, along with his "family friendly policy". Just thought I'd quote this. Sometimes we forget who these business deals are really affecting. Mark Shapro: Ruining 13 Year Olds Lives And Dreams Since 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Be a good American, and help out today. Don't let a teenager's dream die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterjunkie91350 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Be a good American, and help out today. Don't let a teenager's dream die. guys if you want to kill a coaster lovers pride and joy step up and prove sfmm is worth saving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Maybe they can make a trade with CF: SFMM for Knott's, cash, and a coaster to be named later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpectralN Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 This is exactly what I feared when RedZone/Snyder took over. When a company states their exploring "strategic options" or language to the like; they're basically announcing a sale or shutdown.........Snyder is taking a page out of the KKR school of business. RedZone is restructuring the company. They're claiming to sell off certain underperforming assets (or explore "strategic partnerships for those who didn't take business speak 101 in college). They're implementing a series of cost-cutting measures (mainly at the expense of coasters). This new, "leaner and more efficient" company will be resold, once Snyder feels he stripped mined it for all he can; most likely with a significant return on investment. ................Again, read about KKR. You'll see Redzone/Six Flags all over it. Tiburon: Great post, lots of substantial information regarding the possible Snyder business model being used in his playbook. I agree with your analysis. Thanks for that post! For those who have not read the entire post check page 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpectralN Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Maybe they can make a trade with CF: SFMM for Knott's, cash, and a coaster to be named later. Aplengeist: I would think that would be a great idea for CF, I wish all this news would have came out before the Paramount aquisition. MM as a Cedar Fair property just seems to make the most sense to me. Although with all the money CF has put into Knotts would they be willing to let it go now? Would they (CF) have the money after the Paramount aquisition to purchase MM, probably not considering MM will cost some serious $$$$$$ in land value alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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