robbalvey Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Hey everybody! This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Six Flags Magic Mountain, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page. Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy! --Robb _____________________________________________________ 2006 May 12, 2006 - Tatsu Media Day Campout - SEE BELOW! Aug. 29th, 2006 - Mini-Update (smoke, Orient Express paint, and Freefall) Aug. 30th, 2006 - Mini-Update (goodbye Chinese acrobats, Fright Fest stuff) Sept. 2nd, 2006 - Photo trip around the park: Small observations Sept. 17th, 2006 - Arrowfanman's 9/17/06 SFMM update! (incl. Tatsu ops and Fright Fest prep.) Oct. 15th, 2006 - SFMM video update (Colossus racing, Circus Wheel running) Nov. 19th, 2006 - SFMM update: Tatsu's "Achilles' heel" Dec. 17th, 2006 - SFMM update: Just a short, rainy day update Dec. 29th, 2006 - SFMM update: Brought to you by your friendly neighborhood Arrowfanman 2007 Feb. 16th, 2007 - SFMM update by Arrowfanman Mar. 4th, 2007 - In Memoriam: Psyclone Mar 10th, 2007 - Update by Arrowfanman (more Psyclone and hot refurb/painting action) Apr. 5th, 2007 - Update by wrs28330 (new entertainment, people on stilts) Apr. 8th, 2007 - SFMM update by Arrowfanman (Deja Vu and other refurbs, plus other random stuff) Apr. 13th, 2007 - A short update for Friday the 13th by wrs 28330 May 2nd, 2007 - Food, Batman, and other stuff update by wrs28330 May 11th, 2007 - SFMM update by Arrowfanman (new food locations and other stuff) May 16th, 2007 - Year of a million . . . construction walls coming down by wrs28330 (Johnny Rockets revealed) July 20th, 2007 - Update by Arrowfanman (random improvements, Batman goes "oops") July 31st, 2007 - Mini-Update by Arrowfanman Sept. 17th, 2007 - Update by Arrowfanman (incl. Fright Fest stuff and the Thomas Town "rumor") October 2nd, 2007 - Thomas Town is announced Dec. 17th, 2007 - X2 transformation has begun! Dec. 21st, 2007 - Flashback Demolition Photos 2008 Jan. 1st, 2008 - More Flashback Demolition Photos Jan 18th, 2008 - X gets painted into X2! Feb. 3rd, 2008 - Freefall demolition, last pics of Spin Out & Sierra Twist - more improvements. Feb. 16th, 2008 - Lollipop Freeway Sign Refurbished Feb. 16th, 2008 - SFMM Job Fair, X2, Flashback, and more. Feb. 24th, 2008 - Sky Tower Museum & Rockin' Scream? Photos & Video Feb. 29th, 2008 - X2 Testing Photos Mar. 15th, 2008 - 3 Point Challenge, Cyber Cafe, More! March 23rd Update - Johnny Rocket's Shakes & Fries - More stuff! June 26th Update - X2 v. Thomas Town, Revolution's New Paint, and more! August 31st, 2008 - Idiot hops fence and is hit by Ninja Sept. 28th, 2008 - Fright Fest, and something by Psyclone? Oct. 5th, 2008 - Fright Fest 2008 Photos Oct. 11th, 2008 - Construction Update 2009 Jan 4th, 2009 - Update from New Years Rock N' Ride Party January 17th, 2009 - Terminator has gone vertical! January 25th, 2009 - Terminator Construction Update, Q-Bot Update, and other improvements February 1st, 2009 - Terminator Update, Bugs Bunny World, Swashbuckler. February 15th, 2009 - Terminator Construction Update March 1st, 2009 - Terminator Update, Job Fair, Cold Stone Creamery March 7th - Mr. Six is back, Q-Bot Opens, and more general improvements March 15th, 2009 - Terminator and general park update March 26th - New Mr. Six Merch, & General Park Update March 27th, 2009 - West Coast Bash 2009 HUGE update! September 10th, 2009 - Fright Fest Update 2010 March 23rd, 2010 - Mr. Six's Splash Island announced April 8th, 2010 - 'Slambang' announced August 4th, 2010 - Mr. Six's Dance Coaster to open under a new theme October 20th, 2010 - Official Announcement of 2011 additions (Green Lantern, Superman: Escape from Krypton, Family Coaster) 2011 February 4th, 2011 - Green Lantern trains arrive February 13th, 2011 - Superman: Escape from Krypton testing May 2011 - Superman: Escape From Krypton Media Day May 28th, 2011 - Road Runner Express Grand Opening June 30th, 2011 - Green Lantern Grand Opening Media Day August 16th, 2011 - Deja Vu moving across country to SFNE September 1st, 2011 - Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom announced 2012 February 3rd, 2012 - SFMM Hurricane Harbor announces adoption of Lo-Q's "Q-Band" system May 30th, 2012 - Latest Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom construction photos July 14th, 2012 - Sky Screamer parts spotted behind Apocalypse? August 22nd, 2012 - Hint connecting Premier Rides to new 2013 coaster? August 30th, 2012 - FullThrottle announced! December 3rd, 2012 - Upcharge attraction being added to the park 2013 Jan 4th - FullThrottle update Jan 19th - FullThrottle Update! Feb 11th - FullThrottle Update! Feb 27th - FullThrottle Update March 11th - FullThrottle Update March 17 - FullThrottle Update April 11th - FullThrottle Update - Loop topped off June 22nd, 2013 - FullThrottle Media Day coverage August 29th, 2013 - New family coaster for 2014, Batman and Colossus to run backwards 2014 January 12th, 2014 - Park update! January 19th, 2014 - Small park update! February 2nd, 2014 - Update of work being done at the park! February 11th, 2014 - Park announces Speedy Gonzalez Hot Rod Racers coaster! February 23rd, 2014 - Quick Update of what's happening at the park! March 9th - Park update with Batman Backwards! August 5th, 2014 - 36 hour marathon recognizing the closing of Colossus August 28th, 2014 - Twisted Colossus announced September 8th, 2014 - Minor fire during Twisted Colossus construction work October 4th, 2013 - Twisted Colossus update November 18, 2014 - Twisted Colossus ride vehicles revealed November 26th, 2014 - Twisted Colossus Hard Hat Tour! December 5th, 2014 - Twisted Colossus update! 2015 March 7th, 2015 - Twisted Colossus construction pictures March 27th, 2015 - Twisted Colossus Construction Tour September 3rd, 2015 - Revolution to get new trains with lap bars in 2016 2016 September 1st, 2016 - Justice League Ride Announced for 2017! October 28th, 2016 - Holiday in the Park 2016 details released! 2017 August 23, 2017 - announced to extend daily operations to throughout the 2018 calendar year September 31th, 2017 - CraZanity (Giant Discovery) announced for 2018 2018 March 23th, 2018 - DC SUPER HEROES Drop of Doom VR announced! July 2nd, 2018 - Fourth of July 2018 offerings announced! July 12th, 2018 - CraZanity Media Day Report! August 22nd, 2018 - Hell Fest maze announced for Fright Fest! August 30th, 2018 - West Coaster Racers, racing launch coasters announced 2021 February 20th, 2021 - The West Coast Customs Cruis’n the Park Car Show announced 2022 July 14th, 2022 - Wonder Woman Flight of Courage REAL POV! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hey everyone! Tatsu Media Day & Camp Out Photo & Video Update POSTED! http://www.themeparkreview.com/tatsumed ... iaday1.htm First of all, Elissa and I would like to thank everyone who showed up to the camp out last night. We had nearly 200 people show up and it wouldn't have been as much fun without all of you! In the end, everything worked out GREAT! The camp out was fun, Tatsu is GREAT, and we got to ride many, many times. There was even plenty of free food for breakfast and lunch. (Gotta love Vault ICEE's Wes!) I have posted 4 pages of photos along with 2 videos and an audio interview with Six Flags President and CEO, Mark Shaprio. There was some very interesting things said, so I'd reccomend checking that out! And of course, our TPR Camp Out video has some very funny moments in it. Oh, and if you have photos from the camp out or media day, PLEASE pos them! We'd love to hear everyone's comments and feedback about the event so we can make our next event even BETTER! Thanks again to everyone! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Nice photos and such of course! Camp Out looked fun, nice to see familiar faces and its a shame I couldn't make it out there. Woo Shapiro gave Lake Compounce a shoutout!! 8) // I love the Lake And the map exchange! Oh, and was he eating during the interview?? I love the man, but not as much as Elissa. Where are they? I want one!! OMG you guys watched Family Guy, I'm really sad I wasn't there :'>:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollermonkey Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Everything looked so fun! Why couldn't I have stayed in Camp Awesome and rode Tatsu with you guys? Oh yeah, $1400 plane tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 Oh, and was he eating during the interview?? Yes. As we wandered around the park he stopped to buy us ice cream. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazen_AZN Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Thanks for the update Robb! The event looked crazy fun, i wish i could've gone . Oh well, next meet up! So how mayny people ended up being tea-bagged by guy last night, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoubraStreet74 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Great stuff Robb. I wish I could have been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 ^ Did he actually pay? That would be cool, not just a "give me 2 ice creams or get fired" sort of guy, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Glad to read and SEE you all had a great time there - not to mention The Ride itself, lolol. I still hate you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifalling Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I have probably told Robb 50 times how much I appreciated the Camp Out! It was a blast! Tatsu ended up being so much more than I had anticipated! If you havn't started planning your trip do it soon! Thanks again TPR, you're the best! Chuck "I still love California Screamin', but Tatsu Rocks!" Garcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdasher Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 OMG! A B&M flyer that is NOT "forceless"! Too bad I wasn't there. And yes, I kinda expected the usual "antics" at the camp-out and media day: "Access denied! This section of the camp is for Camp Awesome members only!" "Ow, stop poking me, I'm trying to enjoy my Tatsu dream here!" "Four people per row please! Don't push! Don't push! You're all going to ride!" "I call front row! Out of my way, I called it first!" "Think we should pee when we go through the egg turn, just like the water dummies?" Stuff like that going on all the time. There's 200 crazy people there, what do you expect? Great update, looks like fun. Super "Best thing for me to do now is get down to SFMM and ride it myself, huh?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Great video and pictures!!! I wish I could have been there! I also want a Vault ICEE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Toast Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Vault+ICEE= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejenkins1 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 So after all the media day runs, is there a POV of this ride available yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I enjoyed the photos & video. It looks like everyone had a great time. I wish I could have been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 So after all the media day runs, is there a POV of this ride available yet? We are working with the park to produce a video complete with the footage they shot at the media day yesterday. Should have that early next week. --Robb "Would be sooner, but we have to head out to Holiday World and Beech Bend tomorrow!" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejenkins1 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Yeah, its a tough life! Will be at HW for Holiwood Nights next week...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollermonkey Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 ^^ No fair, Robb! Will you be riding Eejanaika and Black Mamba this year too? Sheesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bush985 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I'm pissed that I missed the event. I was all slated to go down there, but finals and school work really caught up to me. I would of been screwed if I ditched any school this week. oh well. Glad you all had fun! -RD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobitizer Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Thanks again Robb for putting this together. That was a lot of fun. Tatsu was great, and that Pretzel Loop in the back seat beat the hell out of me lol. NOt to mention Deja Vu was running, and my friends and I got to ride 12 of the major coasters. But we were wiped my 2:30 in the afternoon. But it was a ton of fun, and hopefully there will be more events like this. Charles "Tatsu's Pretzel Loop owned me" Laureano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Palooza Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Thanks for posting all of the updates and setting up this event. I wish I could have been there, but I am looking forward to riding this in a couple weeks. I really appreciate all the detailed reports from everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Yay Map Exchange! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterjunkie91350 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Hey guys I have now a new respect for you people able to stay all day and night at a park even when i was with you and never got 1 wink of sleep. I had to cut out early so i could go home and rest up for my own coastercraze in hopes that i can bring my brothers into the theme park review family. Robb Elissa thanks for bringing me into the tpr fold and i can promise you i will be hitting sfmm like a hurricaine so expect TR reports from me take care guys and thank you matthew romine and wes your the class clown man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtleggjp Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Ok, here is the first video I captured yesterday morning. I had to drop the fps to 30 so it would be small enough to post. I just finished my full quality 1280x720 @ 60fps version of this report too, but it is 145MB, so you'll have to contact me if you want that version. Matt Tatsu - ABC Live Video Feed.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Great photos and video. Camp Awesome looked, well, awesome! Liked the audio interview. Nice to see someone high up realizing that customer service is key. dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason10 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I find that all news reporters act like they know what they're talking about with roller coasters but I am not convinced. They also laugh at the stupidest things like I am on my tummy! (heee hee hee) very funny. But anyway cool photos and video. I wish I was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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