The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

I want to go to THomas Town!!!

^ I've been already. The train ride is fun and it's a well themed area, but there isn't much else to do there. Hopefully that'll change in the years to come.

Eric

Man, this makes me want to go to the Mountain... So much stuff going on up there!

I was wondering if any of you guys down around there could tell me what a better weekend would be to come down there?

We're either going the 10-12 or 17-19 with actually going to the park on the Saturday. It's a 13 hour drive on Friday and 13 hours back home on Sunday. Any way of knowing or guessing which weekend might be better?

Used to do it about 3 times a year until children came and haven't been there since Oct. 2004. DYING to get back and finally have a chance. Been on everything including Psy and Flashback, but obviously not Tatsu and X2 technically.

Everyone hates on Psy but Flashback just about killed me!! $5 for fright fest might be cool actually to alleviate those lines!!

I was wondering if any of you guys down around there could tell me what a better weekend would be to come down there?

 

We're either going the 10-12 or 17-19 with actually going to the park on the Saturday. It's a 13 hour drive on Friday and 13 hours back home on Sunday. Any way of knowing or guessing which weekend might be better?

 

Used to do it about 3 times a year until children came and haven't been there since Oct. 2004. DYING to get back and finally have a chance. Been on everything including Psy and Flashback, but obviously not Tatsu and X2 technically.

 

Everyone hates on Psy but Flashback just about killed me!! $5 for fright fest might be cool actually to alleviate those lines!!

FYI - LA Times posted a story on Fright Fest today:

http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/magic-mountain-frigh-2894/

They are saying that Fright Fest is now included. Anyone know if this $5 wristband is actually happening or not?

There will still be a $5 wristband needed to experience the 5 Fright Fest Mazes. I know the wording/phrasing is confusing, it is for me too. I guess they are referring to Fright Fest as an event in the park in reference to being different from the daytime festivities. They are reinforcing the fact that MM doesn't close the park and reopen it for the nighttime event.

Hope that helps.

Sorry if I'm jumping the gun, but I see this as the park (if not the entire chain) testing the waters of a better, more financially funded and ultimately a separate ticket event. If the money goes back into enhancing Fright Fests in the years to come, I welcome the upcharge wtih open arms.

Sorry if I'm jumping the gun, but I see this as the park (if not the entire chain) testing the waters of a better, more financially funded and ultimately a separate ticket event. If the money goes back into enhancing Fright Fests in the years to come, I welcome the upcharge wtih open arms.

I found this page with three pictures of the old defunct Sarajevo Bobsleds ride at Six Flags, and they're kinda small.

ThrillNetwork.com - Sarajevo Bobsleds - Six Flags Magic Mountain

I also found this page that talks about the history of the park, and all the rides that have been built and removed over the years since the park was built.

Coaster-Net.com - History of Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, Ca

At the bottom of the page are three small thumbnails of the construction of "The Riddler's Revenge". They're small thumbnails though.

CoasterGallery Six Flags Magic Mountain - List of Removed Rides and Years of Operation

Here is another page I came across. I am sure most of you have seen these.

-Tim

You know you could always pull up Six Flags Over Texas on RCDB and look at La Vibora. It's the same ride (as in they picked it up from Magic Mountain and moved it), and you can see pictures with merely half the effort.

There will still be a $5 wristband needed to experience the 5 Fright Fest Mazes.

Ok, so, not to be all Joey on this, but if I don't want to go in the Mazes, I can just keep my 5 dollars right. I really don't plan on going in the mazes(don't want my water breakin all over the place).

... but if I don't want to go in the Mazes, I can just keep my 5 dollars right...

Correct

Sweet!

Is anyone going to SFMM tomorrow? I am going to be there tomorrow, Make sure you go threw Jokesters!

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR ANYONE PLANNING ON GOING TO MAGIC MOUNTAIN FROM OCT 14 UNTIL OCT 21!

Regarding construction taking place at the intersection of Magic Mountain Parkway and The Old Road:

Construction activities for The Old Road realignment and Magic Mountain Parkway widening will close the intersection for at least a week, according to the latest update from the City of Santa Clarita, LA County, Newhall Land, Metro and Caltrans.

 

Beginning the morning of Oct. 14, Security Paving Company Inc. will begin constructing temporary asphalt concrete pavement at the intersection, which will not be accessible until work is completed by the evening of Oct. 20.

 

Construction signs for alternate routes will be posted for directional purposes to the surrounding business and theme parks.

 

The intersection is scheduled to reopen to through traffic the morning of Oct 21, 2008.

 

Additional, road-widening work on Magic Mountain Parkway between Tourney Road and The Old Road will begin later this month and continue through February 2009.

 

To accomodate traffic, motorists will be shifted onto two lanes for both east and westbound traffic on Magic Mountain Parkway.

 

The detour at the northbound Magic Mountain Parkway off-ramp and I-5 will remain open throughout the ramp windening and removal of utility lines.

 

A suggested alternative for access to Valencia Industrial Center is the off-ramp at Highway 126 and Newhall Ranch Road.

 

Detours and road signs are in place to assist the operational needs of the public in this area.

 

Construction on the intersection began in July 2006 and is 50 percent complete. This $37 million project is slated for completion in December 2009.

 

Check the City of Santa Clarita's website at www.santa-clarita.com or the project hotline (661) 290-2297 for updates.

I'm not quite sure how anyone's supposed to get into Magic Mountain with the Magic Mtn. Pkwy./The Old Road intersection totally closed, so anyone planning to go between 10/14-10/21 should be prepared for even more construction delay and detours than are currently being seen.

EVEN MORE NEWS!!!!!!

NEW YORK — Six Flags Inc. is considering various options, including a reverse stock split, following notice from the New York Stock Exchange that is not compliant with the market’s listing standards, company officials said Thursday.

The stock has closed at an average of less than $1 a share for 30 days.

“Many companies are facing challenges in today’s volatile economic climate and Six Flags is no exception,” said Mark Shapiro, president and CEO of the company.

“We believe that our improved performance and cash flows will be key to repositioning the company for long-term growth.”

The company has six months to remedy the situation or be removed from NYSE listings. It will remain listed in the interim.

Six Flags owns Magic Mountain and Hurrican Harbor theme parks in the Santa Clarita Valley.

The company’s stock closed Thursday at 65 cents a share.

http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/4484/

Hey everyone!

Today's SFMM update comes to you direct from Fright Fest 2008!

We just got back from the event and I have to say that if there was an award for the "most improved So Cal Halloween event" it would go to Six Flags Magic Mountain!

Here's the short version of the story - this year SFMM has given Fright Fest an overall event theme. And if you are familiar with Fright Fest in the previous years you'll know that the maze that started it all was Willoughby's Haunted Mansion up on Samurai Summit. This year Fright Fest is all about him and the terrifying exploits of his nightmarish family.

Yeah, yeah, it's cheesy and hokey, but it WORKS! It was actually nice to see an event theme and in fact, there was more of an ongoing theme at Magic Mountain than at Universal this year. I hope they keep this up as it was a very nice addition.

Something else has changed about Fright Fest this year - the mazes are a $5 upcharge. I know, I know, there has been some complaining about this, but honestly, I haven't been through a Fright Fest maze in a few years because I didn't want to have to stand in the long lines. The $5 wristband gets you into ALL the mazes, and so far it really seems to have balanced out the lines. And really, $5 is close enough to "free" that it really doesn't hurt to pay it. I think the cost of the maze wristband is less than a large soda at the park!

And the mazes were "decent." I'll be honest, they can't compete with Universal, but then again, Universal is a $50 seperate ticket event. If anything most of the mazes are comperable to Knott's "lower end" Haunt mazes. And that's actually saying they are pretty decent if you are looking for a fun, cheaper night of Halloween scares. It was also nice to see real make up instead of latex masks. In fact, I think the only masks I saw were in the Jokers maze. Most everyone else had real make up and face paint, which I thought added a nice touch.

And finally there is the Heckles and Twitch show. Yeah, these guys didn't have such good luck with Universal a couple of years ago, but I think their show fits in PERFECT at Magic Mountain. It's crude, funny, and well written. These guys are awesome characters and it's good to see they've found a better home at SFMM!

Ok, enough babbling...onto the photos!

"If you don't come to Fright Fest and see the Heckles and Twitch show we'll kill this Park President!!!"

If you haven't been to Fright Fest at SFMM in the past few years, check it out this year! It's much improved and a lot of fun!

During the show Heckles and Twitch want the hot chicks in the front and the ugly chicks in the back!

"Hey, you think you can drive me and one of the hot dead chicks in the maze to a drive-in movie?"

Gotham City looks just a *little* differnet during Fright Fest.

During Fright Fest Gotham City becomes home to "Heckles and Twitch!"

"What do you mean there is milk in that truck?"

And Mr. Bungee clown...well, we won't ruin the surprise and tell you where he comes from, but he's usually good for a scare or at least a laugh or two!

There is just something REALLY creepy about these dudes. They really look like they are about to KILL!

OMG! That's a FREAKING AWESOME Jay Thomas costume!!! (That clown looks TERRIFIED!)

Hallway of doors...which one will the clown pop out of next?

I liked this room. I know there's a "head" joke to be made here...but I'll just leave it at that!

Hello Mr. Clown popping out of the closet (do you know Mike?) that means we must be in the Jokesters Hideout!

It's actually cool to see the park lit up for Halloween. I think most parks look their best this time of year.

The scare zones had quite a few actors and sliders in them.

Attention to detail shot! It was nice to see the "Willoughby" logo was on quite a bit of stuff reminding everyone about the theme.

Creepy dead hot chick in the maze? CHECK!

Next up was a new maze this year, Willoughby's Warehouse 13. Again, I thought a maze just switchbacking through the Log Jammer queue would be lame, but it actually worked out quite well.

This was one of the better mazes...I actually thought it was fun running back and forth through the warehouse into the little rooms of random stuff. Highly reccomended!

"I'll bet your girlfriend *LOVES* you!"

"Have you seen Chucky? We gotta hook you two love birds up!"

"We invite you, if you dare, to step aboard because in tonight's episode you are the star...."

A *MUCH* better use for Mr. Tornado Slide Cow!!!!

Ok, let's talk man to man here...what was the best thing about Fright Fest this year? All the HOT DEAD CHICKS in the mazes!!! Seriously! I loved that most of the actors were babes! Fright Fest mazes $5 extra, but you put lots of babes in them? SOLD!!!!

Yeah, I think this room could use a little bit more RED...wadda you think?

Look, dude, I just want to get through the spinning tunnel without hurling my Papa John's breadsticks and sprite...MOVE IT!!!

I feel like E.T. is going to pop out at any moment and kick my ass with a Speak N' Spell!

So Brutal Planet is now Willoughby's sideshow freaks. Like I said the overall theme was kind of hokey, but it was actually a nice touch. Kudos to whoever suggested a theme for the event.

Sparks! All I can see is sparks!

"Well, Helllllllo spooky hot snake lady! Can you tell me where I can fill out a job application?"

"I'm CRAAAAAAAZY GIANT LIZARD GUY! GIVE ME GIANT CRICKETS!"

OMFG!!!! Where do YOU come from!?!??! Don't DO THAT again!!!

Yeah, camo-netting...I saw enough of this making Call of Duty!

Deadman's Bog, Willoughby's haunted swamp was the make-shift maze in Tidal Wave's queue. Now, I gotta say, I thought this maze was going to be a total suck fest, but it was really fun!

Can you see Riddler's Revenge here? Nope! Neither can anyone else...it's GONE!!! I told you! They have removed Riddler's Revenge to make way for that 500 foot tall Dive Machine! You all didn't believe me when I took that picture of the cone last week!

Ok, ok...the lights are just off for Fright Fest... (It's pretty cool though riding it in the pitch dark!)

Yes, yes, crazy scary shaker can woman, we see you, sure...but the cool thing to see here is that the old Magic Pagoda mirror room is still pretty much the same!

Two things:

1. Can you spot the actor in the room?

2. Can you spot the hidden Mickey?

Man, that must be one tasty leg!

Hey! I didn't know the ACE buffet was in here!

"Always a body bag room..."

Ok, good thing this is only a scare rating of 3. My not-so-cast-iron-stomach couldn't take a 4 or 5!

We'll check out Willoughby's Haunted Mansion since this is the one that started it all. Viewer discretion is advised!

OK, so let's check out one of these sexy new Fright Fest maps and see where to go first!

And if you're not into the Halloween scares, you can still avoid all the scare zones. But KidTums doesn't mind!

And yes, during Fright Fest all your favorite coasters are also open!

"Hello Mr. Brandon! I would like to purchase one $5 wristband please!"

Hey look everyone! It's Brandon! He's totally doing his "I am Six Flags" pose!

Yes it's true! The mazes are now a $5 upcharge, but I think this works well. It balances out the lines so your wait is much less than it used to be. It's also only FIVE FREAKING DOLLARS!!! Pay it! Deal with it!

It's Sunday night, the perfect time to go to Fright Fest...the crowds are light and the scares are plentiful!

Night falls on Magic Mountain and all the spooky stuff starts coming out...

Sweet, I am in the update. I am the clown inside Jokesters that is next to Jay Thomas. I don't know if this had been mentioned, but the fountain in BBW has been repainted.

I actually gave some thought to going out there today, but just wasn't really up to it. But it looks like Fright Fest holds its own to Haunt and HHN.

Eric

I'm actually really a fan of the little plusses here and there they were able to do for Fright Fest. In fact, I like every part of it. . . .except for the fact that Willoughby's name is "Johan".

-Jahan

^ Are you really going to say that you weren't a part of that? Come on now...

Fright Fest looks good. Kinda sucks that construction will make it a pain in the rear for anyone trying to get in the park.

As for the $5 fee, it's pretty comical that people would complain about that and not about what Knott's or Universal charges, or that $5 buys you 1/3 of that parking space your car's in. It's not anything to really complain about, especially since Fright Fest isn't hard ticket. See the mazes, or don't, your choice.

Heckles the Clown looks looks like Dr. Rockso the Rock and Roll clown from Metalocalypse.

Looks pretty cool, certainly better than any Fright Fest I've seen at any SF park before. Good for them for updating the mazes and stuff.

And anyone complaining about a $5 wristband charge is insane. That is NOTHING. And it gets you into every maze. I guess people just like to complain.

And yes, hot dead chicks rule.

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