Six Flags Magic Mountain Terminator Salvation: The Ride

by **ebl** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:19 pm

As I've said, I've heard that ROAR! at SFDK (Vallejo, CA) is still a good ride. But it's the first to have had the Millennium Flyer trains on it, so chances are, that's what's kept it good.

I'm finally beginning to be able to trace the layout of Terminator. Looks like it's going to be great! :br

Eric

by **packfanlv** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:29 pm

^Roar at SFDK is an ok ride, but I wouldn't call it great or even good. While it isn't "kick your A$$" rough, I definitely wouldn't describe it as smooth either. With that said, I have heard that it was much better when it opened. I am sure some of the roughness comes from maintenance issues.

by **the ghost** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:01 pm

CreditCrazy wrote:No, The Deadman's Turn doesn't hurt. It's smooth, just like most GCI's. Rough GCI's? There are some out there. Besides Gwazi, I hear Wildcat is rough, Roar (SFA) is, pretty much GCI's that got ruined by the PTC trains.

Yeah, I forgot about Roar, and did not mention Wildcat due to the addition of MF trains, I heard it is much better now.

Facebook · by **Six Flags Enthuseast** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:51 pm

I've been on a couple. They're not bad, but roughness is usually present, especially in Gwazi's case. ROAR! @ SFDK is ok, pretty smooth for a woodie. I'm not sure if I've been on any more GCI's, but I'd say they're just "Ok" if I average out what I've been on so far. Can't wait for Terminator, definitely the best looking GCI so far! :airtime:

by **coasterking2981** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:50 pm

Anyone going to take some photos this weekend?

Youtube · by **robbalvey** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:02 pm

^ PATIENCE!!!!!!!

March 15th Update!

Here is today's signature shot! While it doesn't look too much different that a couple of weeks ago, there are some notable changes going on.

For one the first drop looks complete and the turnaround from the lift hill is getting worked on.

And those are some VERY big popsicle sticks sitting down there ready to be installed!

Not much left in the staging area.

Yup...still all looks very familiar.

Mr. Small Crane is hanging out waiting for the crew to come back on Monday morning.

Looks like some work is about to be done on the bridge.

Hmmm...something looks different here...

From this angle the ride is getting much bigger now!

You can clearly see the top of the lift and the turnaround in place.

Not much different here.

Same.

OMG! EXTREME ANGLE!!!

For those of you slab enthusaists...here you go.

Remember that alien transmitter from a few updates ago? It's well hidden now so that MiB will never be able to find it!

Woah! I spot STEEL!

Somehow I have a feeling they won't be cycling trains for us next week at West Coast Bash!

Abrupt ending?

Random close up.

Another angle of the recent progress.

TRACK SPOTTING!

Some more different angles for you guys.

Yup, this ride is DENSE!

It looks so ready to open!

Terminator...THROUGH THE VU!

THROUGH THE TREES!

One more look at this week's progress.

It was a beautiful day for track spotting!

And yes, Deja Vu is back open! So thanks to that we were able to get all these cool angles of Terminator!

SEE! I told you it was open.

It looks very sexy. How's it going Great America fanboys?

Looks like the single rider line has been removed.

We haven't given you a shot of "Arrow Junction" in a while.

*Resist making comment* *Resist makeing comment!*

Helllo Lo-Q (and helllllo ladies!)

Prices and availability.

Yup $10 to add X2!

Just in case you were wondering....

The old Flash Pass/Stroller area has some new signage. If you're lost come here.

If you need a stroller or one of these electric karts, come here!

Kids! Watch out for that random attacking barbed wire monster!

Royal Caribbean was here. You could win a boat! (well for a few days at least!)

That's right. If you are a smoker you can light up as long as you're within these lines...that's right, stay within this small space...smoke within these three inches, right in here...that includes the chicklets, but not the erasers...<br> (Know what movie that's from? EMAIL DAN! mrt0ad13@aol.com)

by **netdvn** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:07 pm

That is one good-looking coaster! :lover:

Makes me wish I could ride it

Too bad I probably won't be able to head to SoCal anytime soon.

by **Sir Clinksalot** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:07 pm

Wow, the ride is looking mighty sexy.

Glad Deja Vu is open, can't wait to ride it next week.

by **coasterking2981** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:12 pm

Thanks Robb. And sorry, its just, with this coaster, I have NO patience

I'd just as soon grab a hammer and pull a bunch of all nighters to get this ride done sooner, but I'd probably be sued for something and potentially break the ride before its even done. Something I dont plan on letting happen or doing.

Youtube · by **robbalvey** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:15 pm

coasterking2981 wrote:Thanks Robb. And sorry, its just, with this coaster, I have NO patience I'd just as soon grab a hammer and pull a bunch of all nighters to get this ride done sooner, but I'd probably be sued for something and potentially break the ride before its even done. Something I dont plan on letting happen or doing.

Mental note - if this guy shows up to WCB...NO TERMINATOR TOUR FOR HIM! :lolr:

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