Total Serious Happy Thread - Page 57

CoasterMatt · 05-22-2009, 12:28 AM

19 Rides of Terminator: Salvation the ride makes me seriously happy.

One of the best GCI built wooden coasters I've ridden, with an impressive amount of theming done (and there's still a bit of tweaking going on to the second preshow area).

For the non coaster fans here- imagine taking Space Mountain and Big Thunder (at night), putting on some Barry White, breeding them in a night of coastery passion, their lovechild in wood would be Terminator: Salvation.

Nonstop speed from the moment you leave the lift hill, tons of direction changes and pops of airtime- TAKE THE TUNNEL!!- and it doesn't let up till you hit the brakes.

I need a moment alone.

Yes, it is that good.

Cadaverous Pallor · 05-22-2009, 08:30 AM

I'm so glad you guys enjoyed it - your review carries more clout than any other!

madmonkeygirl · 05-22-2009, 10:25 AM

I agree with everything Matt has said in the above trip report. I think nightime rides are the BEST on this ride EVER. No need to go for Fright Fest and in the DARK. It IS darker than dark in that end of the corner.

I went in with LOW expecations and this ride and themeing BLEW me away. The front of the ride is themed (nice big sign and a vehicle out front) so i knew we were in for something. The que area is themed and once into the preshow rooms they are nice and air conditioning. This is very important for Magic Mt in the middle of the desert in summertime heat.

What can i say about the preshow rooms? I wasn't expecting the themeing and the setup to the actual ride. I think this is where it just blew me away right from this point on. You go thru 2 preshows rooms and even though the effects in the last preshow room weren't operational (hopefully on June 28th) it still led up to the urgency of having to rush up the set of stairs to the train waiting for you. It really felt like the robots were trying to get to us.

Once in the station the rows are numbered above with Terminator theming in a way and the trains themselves not only comfy but themed as well. Once aboard the soundtrack starts and you just feel nothing but excitment as if you are being chased by the robots.

The funny thing about this ride is it takes you to the left of the station where as Ghostrider takes you out and turns right. So i was immediately disoriented. The lift hill even gets you up faster than i thought it would.

The ride itself....nice and smooth which is a huge plus for me, pops of airtime (love this in a woodie), soundtrack fits with the going over the top of the lifthill "Here they come!!!" to gunshots as we make our start to the ride that i just can't find the words. Twists and turns and i don't think there is much of anything straight way track. The trains seem to FLY thru the track with speed and no real slowing til you reach the final breaks. I was amazed at this.

I love the comment "Take the tunnel!!!!" and there are effects in the tunnels that weren't operational at all (but hopefully by June 28th).

No bad seat at all. We rode in the front and the back and the middle of the train. The employees seem to be effecient or the ones that were there last night. No real stacking of trains. Getting them dispatched in a timely matter.

So Knott's has nothing on this coaster and i think i just found my FAVORITE Southern California wooden coaster right in my backyard of sorts.

of course getting in 19 rides in total throughout the evening wasn't bad at all. I thought we'd only get 3 maybe 4 rides in total but i guess not everyone who won showed up for the KROQ party. And other rides were open and alot of winners went to other rides rather than stick out at Terminator like the coaster enthusiasts did. Thus having the ride nearly to ourselves.

madmonkeygirl · 05-22-2009, 10:38 AM

Management did say they nailed this ride and themeing etc. They sure did. If they continue (hint hint was told there's more like this to come in the parks future) then i think we're going to spend as much time if not more at Magic Mt than we do at Disneyland. Sorta Disney'd out for awhile. After last night and seeing the park in the condition it is in after 2 months ago (no trash on ground even for a KROQ event) etc Disney could take a lesson or two from this park.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-27-2009, 06:15 PM

Hah! I've finally ordered the watch I wanted, after being bitten by an attempt to save a few $. In the end it took too long and cost a little bit more than I hoped, but it's done and I still got a good deal.

lashbear · 05-27-2009, 06:51 PM

Is that watch even real ? It looks like a James Bond Thingy. Cool buy !

...and Terminator: salvation the ride sounds like something we may have to see (eventually...)

Ghoulish Delight · 05-27-2009, 07:06 PM

It's even cooler than the photo makes it look. It's a self-winding watch (no battery to change), and you can actually see the self-winding mechanism spinning. I love it.

Kevy Baby · 05-27-2009, 08:06 PM

Nice purchase - well done!

katiesue · 05-27-2009, 08:25 PM

Excellent watch!

Kevy Baby · 05-27-2009, 09:03 PM

Due to a previous inability to connect, I just got my GS Cookies. Thanks-A-Lots (not as good as they used to be) and Thin Mints (haven't opened yet).

No, you may not come over

05-22-2009, 12:28 AM	#1
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	19 Rides of Terminator: Salvation the ride makes me seriously happy. One of the best GCI built wooden coasters I've ridden, with an impressive amount of theming done (and there's still a bit of tweaking going on to the second preshow area). For the non coaster fans here- imagine taking Space Mountain and Big Thunder (at night), putting on some Barry White, breeding them in a night of coastery passion, their lovechild in wood would be Terminator: Salvation. Nonstop speed from the moment you leave the lift hill, tons of direction changes and pops of airtime- TAKE THE TUNNEL!!- and it doesn't let up till you hit the brakes. I need a moment alone. Yes, it is that good. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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05-22-2009, 08:30 AM	#2
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I'm so glad you guys enjoyed it - your review carries more clout than any other!
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05-22-2009, 10:25 AM	#3
madmonkeygirl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 764	I agree with everything Matt has said in the above trip report. I think nightime rides are the BEST on this ride EVER. No need to go for Fright Fest and in the DARK. It IS darker than dark in that end of the corner. I went in with LOW expecations and this ride and themeing BLEW me away. The front of the ride is themed (nice big sign and a vehicle out front) so i knew we were in for something. The que area is themed and once into the preshow rooms they are nice and air conditioning. This is very important for Magic Mt in the middle of the desert in summertime heat. What can i say about the preshow rooms? I wasn't expecting the themeing and the setup to the actual ride. I think this is where it just blew me away right from this point on. You go thru 2 preshows rooms and even though the effects in the last preshow room weren't operational (hopefully on June 28th) it still led up to the urgency of having to rush up the set of stairs to the train waiting for you. It really felt like the robots were trying to get to us. Once in the station the rows are numbered above with Terminator theming in a way and the trains themselves not only comfy but themed as well. Once aboard the soundtrack starts and you just feel nothing but excitment as if you are being chased by the robots. The funny thing about this ride is it takes you to the left of the station where as Ghostrider takes you out and turns right. So i was immediately disoriented. The lift hill even gets you up faster than i thought it would. The ride itself....nice and smooth which is a huge plus for me, pops of airtime (love this in a woodie), soundtrack fits with the going over the top of the lifthill "Here they come!!!" to gunshots as we make our start to the ride that i just can't find the words. Twists and turns and i don't think there is much of anything straight way track. The trains seem to FLY thru the track with speed and no real slowing til you reach the final breaks. I was amazed at this. I love the comment "Take the tunnel!!!!" and there are effects in the tunnels that weren't operational at all (but hopefully by June 28th). No bad seat at all. We rode in the front and the back and the middle of the train. The employees seem to be effecient or the ones that were there last night. No real stacking of trains. Getting them dispatched in a timely matter. So Knott's has nothing on this coaster and i think i just found my FAVORITE Southern California wooden coaster right in my backyard of sorts. of course getting in 19 rides in total throughout the evening wasn't bad at all. I thought we'd only get 3 maybe 4 rides in total but i guess not everyone who won showed up for the KROQ party. And other rides were open and alot of winners went to other rides rather than stick out at Terminator like the coaster enthusiasts did. Thus having the ride nearly to ourselves.
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05-22-2009, 10:38 AM	#4
madmonkeygirl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 764	Management did say they nailed this ride and themeing etc. They sure did. If they continue (hint hint was told there's more like this to come in the parks future) then i think we're going to spend as much time if not more at Magic Mt than we do at Disneyland. Sorta Disney'd out for awhile. After last night and seeing the park in the condition it is in after 2 months ago (no trash on ground even for a KROQ event) etc Disney could take a lesson or two from this park.
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05-27-2009, 06:51 PM	#6
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Is that watch even real ? It looks like a James Bond Thingy. Cool buy ! ...and Terminator: salvation the ride sounds like something we may have to see (eventually...) __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	It's even cooler than the photo makes it look. It's a self-winding watch (no battery to change), and you can actually see the self-winding mechanism spinning. I love it. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Excellent watch! __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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05-27-2009, 09:03 PM	#10
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Due to a previous inability to connect, I just got my GS Cookies. Thanks-A-Lots (not as good as they used to be) and Thin Mints (haven't opened yet). No, you may not come over __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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