The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

^lol yeah Robb, get off your period!!!

I'm totally on that pill where I only get four per year...but my god, when I get them, WATCH OUT!!!!

--Robb "Seasonique FTW!" Alvey

[TheCoasterGuyI know quite a lot about Donkeys!]

A question for all you regulars with Discover cards --probably a stupid question, but how exactly does the Discover cardholder line work?

It's an awesome perk. I usually get in a bit before the main gate opens, allowing you a great head start to wherever you're heading. They've always just looked at my card and made sure the name matched my pass. Not sure about a group size.

[Gmaster562A zonkey is a cross between a zebra and a donkey.]

^lol yeah Robb, get off your period!!!

I'm totally on that pill where I only get four per year...but my god, when I get them, WATCH OUT!!!!

--Robb "Seasonique FTW!" Alvey

Well thank god your not bi-polar!

[RandallDuellThis B&M donkey is so smooth!]

I find it interesting that the new GM has decided to not take as obvious a public image as other mgt. Maybe she's decided to do her dirty work behind the scenes, but it seems (at least from what I have read here) that the "out in the park" approach of prior mgt teams was well appreciated by the park's customers.

On another park note, I find it interesting that Magic Mountain has neither a ferris wheel nor a drop tower. Seems like they'd be given a pass from a "big" coaster if they were to install something like that. I agree with the person that posted, however, that the eventual removal of Deja Vu will end up making room for yet another coaster down the road (can't see them burning that area for anything but another coaster.

ADMIN EDIT: Keep your posts on topic, please.

[eblTPR's Olden Goldie]

I wasn't aware that you saved 5% throughout the park with the Discover card---I just thought it was admission.

A Ferris wheel would make a nice attraction at SFMM. Their old Galaxy (where Buccaneer and Swashbuckler are now) was a good ride, though it often didn't run because it was troublesome. A good drop tower makes sense to add because it would fall in line with the thrill factor at the park.

However, because SFMM has become known for its coaster collection, I can't see them adding many non-coaster attractions in the near future. Ferris wheels are slow loading, so they're not going to get the capacity.

I hope Bonnie walks through the park on occasion. The only thing is, though, that oftentimes Jay or Neal would greet people and ask how their day was going only to get little or no answer. Many guests weren't sure what to say next because they weren't used to having people in a shirt and tie greeting them.

Eric

[gforce532Don't let this donkey melt you with its laser eyes!]

Though the chances of the park getting a ferris wheel are extremely slim. I had always thought a good place for a 100 ft odd wheel was to have it on the hill in between superman and gotham city's front plaza, behind where the basketball game and the character greet is.

[eblTPR's Olden Goldie]

The site of the old Eagles Flight station on the hill is a good spot for a ride with a view---drop tower, Ferris wheel, whatever.

Strangely, one thing I miss from the mountain is the tower with the neon that lit up. That was put up there when the Magic Pagoda was open, and I believe was removed when Ninja opened. It wasn't an "attraction," but just something cool.

Eric

[Fire2boxHoly crap you have a HUGE donkey!]

A question for all you regulars with Discover cards --probably a stupid question, but how exactly does the Discover cardholder line work?

It's an awesome perk. I usually get in a bit before the main gate opens, allowing you a great head start to wherever you're heading. They've always just looked at my card and made sure the name matched my pass. Not sure about a group size.

My dad showed his discover card when we went late last June. He got himself, his girlfriend and me in though that line despite me nor her having discover cards of our own. Of course, the attendant could of just ignored rules/protocol. But I assume unless your group is like more then 4, it should be fine. As always getting there early helps and getting there later, well it won't really matter then most of the time.

[TheCoasterGuyI know quite a lot about Donkeys!]

Did everyone see the Superman testing today with the water dummies?

[NisshokuMacaroni and Donkey]

Seems to have gotten very high with water dummies. Is this a good sign?