Six Flags Magic Mountain | "Full Throttle" | multi launch
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Re: Six Flags Magic Mountain | "Full Throttle" | multi launc
I'd much rather watch Epic Meal Time.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87YJ5t2JQaM[/youtube]
The timing of Full Throttle simply feels completely off.
GateKeeper has opened, Gold Striker has opened, Iron Rattler has opened, Outlaw Run has opened, Smiler has opened, the Six Flags Sky Screamers are opened, and even SFStl's Boomerang is about to open.
... Yet Full Throttle is still testing!? My attention has simply been spent on ride openings.
I'd much rather watch Epic Meal Time.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87YJ5t2JQaM[/youtube]
The timing of Full Throttle simply feels completely off.
GateKeeper has opened, Gold Striker has opened, Iron Rattler has opened, Outlaw Run has opened, Smiler has opened, the Six Flags Sky Screamers are opened, and even SFStl's Boomerang is about to open.
... Yet Full Throttle is still testing!? My attention has simply been spent on ride openings.
Re: Six Flags Magic Mountain | "Full Throttle" | multi launc
I would imagine that since SFMM operates throughout the year, unlike seasonal parks, there is less incentive open rides "on time" with other parks.
Even if Full Throttle opened in July, it would still be able to operate throughout the winter, ultimately seeing more operational days than new additions to seasonal parks. For instance, GateKeeper will only operate from May 13 to October 27 - just over 5 months.
I would imagine that since SFMM operates throughout the year, unlike seasonal parks, there is less incentive open rides "on time" with other parks.
Even if Full Throttle opened in July, it would still be able to operate throughout the winter, ultimately seeing more operational days than new additions to seasonal parks. For instance, GateKeeper will only operate from May 13 to October 27 - just over 5 months.
rollermonkey
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Re: Six Flags Magic Mountain | "Full Throttle" | multi launc
^Not really. MM drops to Sat/Sun only on September 2nd. They add Fridays in October, and a couple holidays to the total, but they've really lost a lot of days considering that daily ops started in March.
^Not really. MM drops to Sat/Sun only on September 2nd. They add Fridays in October, and a couple holidays to the total, but they've really lost a lot of days considering that daily ops started in March.
rollermonkey
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Re: Six Flags Magic Mountain | "Full Throttle" | multi launc
The loop looked huge in person, but that picture certainly reinforces the notion.
The loop looked huge in person, but that picture certainly reinforces the notion.
Re: Six Flags Magic Mountain | "Full Throttle" | multi launc
I know there are lots of concerns about operations and stuff, but I think the ride looks really cool. It's very different and actually quite impressive for a "smaller installation". I really like the idea and look of the ride.
I know there are lots of concerns about operations and stuff, but I think the ride looks really cool. It's very different and actually quite impressive for a "smaller installation". I really like the idea and look of the ride.
Nemesis of oblivion
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Re: Six Flags Magic Mountain | "Full Throttle" | multi launc
It's looking good. Although I still haven't got very high expectations for the ride, I'm sure it'll be fun.
It's looking good. Although I still haven't got very high expectations for the ride, I'm sure it'll be fun.
Xpress
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Re: Six Flags Magic Mountain | "Full Throttle" | multi launc
My initial assumption is that they are saving the opening for the peak of the season which occurs June-August to draw in the most crowds possible. Sure as hell seems like a mid July opening is certainly possible considering the scale of theming they tend to do (which, lets be honest, is just going to be the Queue, an exit path, and a block of concrete with tin roof sheeting and some lights/TV's at the most).
I'll wait to ride it in september.
Sanchezmran said:
My initial assumption is that they are saving the opening for the peak of the season which occurs June-August to draw in the most crowds possible. Sure as hell seems like a mid July opening is certainly possible considering the scale of theming they tend to do (which, lets be honest, is just going to be the Queue, an exit path, and a block of concrete with tin roof sheeting and some lights/TV's at the most).
I'll wait to ride it in september.
Re: Six Flags Magic Mountain | "Full Throttle" | multi launc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vR0s9w-p_g This shows the train going over the top hat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vR0s9w-p_g This shows the train going over the top hat.
Nemesis of oblivion
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Re: Six Flags Magic Mountain | "Full Throttle" | multi launc
I believe it hasn't got the soft wheels on yet or that they're not launching at full speed yet. If it's neither of those two then this ride is going to be pants.
And God dammit, those bleeding brakes down that hill just...fudge off!
I believe it hasn't got the soft wheels on yet or that they're not launching at full speed yet. If it's neither of those two then this ride is going to be pants.
And God dammit, those bleeding brakes down that hill just...fudge off!
Screaming Coasters
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Re: Six Flags Magic Mountain | "Full Throttle" | multi launc
This thing looks visually stunning. What an enormous concept! Love it <3
This thing looks visually stunning. What an enormous concept! Love it <3
tomahawk
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Re: Six Flags Magic Mountain | "Full Throttle" | multi launc
Am I allowed to say this looks like a pile of ****? Since I've been saying it since it was announced. Any "shock" potential this had is ruined with those **** brakes all the way up. What an absolute garbage ride.
Am I allowed to say this looks like a pile of ****? Since I've been saying it since it was announced. Any "shock" potential this had is ruined with those **** brakes all the way up. What an absolute garbage ride.