Originally Posted By robbalvey Hey everyone, Took some new pics from the construction site of SFMM's new B&M Flyer yesterday. At the moment, it is still a lot of dirt and land clearing. But you can see they have started marking off some areas for footers and they have the steel ready to go. Here's yesterday's photos: <a href="http://www.themeparkreview.com/sfmmnew06/current.htm" target="_blank">http://www.themeparkreview.com /sfmmnew06/current.htm</a> And photos from about a week ago showing some of the track and the new flyer parts that have arrived: <a href="http://www.themeparkreview.com/sfmmnew06/oct8_1.htm" target="_blank">http://www.themeparkreview.com /sfmmnew06/oct8_1.htm</a> Also, that October 8th update shows a bit of the development going on in front of the park, which I'm now told has been zoned for "retail and residential." While I can't imagine houses going into that area it would be nice to get a few more restaurants within walking distance of the park. Enjoy the updates! --Robb
Originally Posted By BrnardM Excellent photos! However, what I'm most curious about is what the deal is with X. Any ideas?
Originally Posted By robbalvey I know it vallied about a week ago. Looks like things are getting ready to open again. The train is back on the track where it's supposed to be. --Robb
Originally Posted By guerillagorilla My upcoming question shows just how much I've stayed updated on Superman the Escape since it closed last year due to somebody falling out of a ride car. errrr, is it open yet?
Originally Posted By robbalvey ^ Nobody fell out of Superman: The Escape at Magic Mountain. Someone fell out of Superman: Ride of Steel at Six Flags New Englann, but not SFMM. SFMM did close Superman: The Escape for about six weeks to do some preventive work on the restraints and it has been open ever since. We rode it last weekend. --Robb
Originally Posted By BrnardM That's nice because everytime I go it is always down! Always wanted to try that. This Tatsu deal looks like it's gonna be a blast! With markers all over the place, this sucker looks like it's going to cover some serious ground. it'll be interesting to see what the track layout is like.
Originally Posted By scottie Superman was a let down for me. X on the otherhand was the most intense rollercoaster I have ever experienced even if a little short. I never have been on it again to see it's repeatability, but as a first time rider I don't think I ever remember feeling like I needed to hold on in fear. I like to keep my hands up to make it seem like I'm brave or something. When I flipped over head down, and then felt myself suddenly get pulled backwards then thrusted forward with so much force I instictively grabbed on for dear life. What a rush. Back on topic, I haven't seen anything on the new coaster. Are there any links I should check out to find out more about it or are they cloning it from another SF park?
Originally Posted By trekkeruss It's amazing to me that a company that is $2billion+ in debt can buy a new coaster.
Originally Posted By AladdinAZ What type of a coaster will this be, track overhead, or underfeet, loops? drops, etc?
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Just wanna say "HI!" to Rob... How cool it is that you're here! I enjoy your site SO much!! Gotta love those bizarro parks overseas (and your FAB captions! *LOL*) And I'll add that I absolutely loved "X" ...unfortunately, riding the Viper right after it started me on my sad realization that my coaster 'constitution' ain't what it used to be 10 years ago. Heh. Now when I see "B&M Flyer" I immediately think "BM"... and the thought of riding it makes my stomach hurt. Oh sheesh, that's bad... especially since I have no ideas about its intensity. 'course, after "X" you gotta assume the worst (or best, depending on outlook), right? ;-) Thanks for humoring me in my ramble, guys...
