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RobWDW1971
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Sorry Millenials, the 70's were just a better time. "El Bumpo" - had forgotten that's what they were called. Hahahahahahahaha
And again, for those that haven't seen "Rollercoaster" just a great moment in time capture of Magic Mountain in 1976.
Kind of makes me want to watch Dazed & Confused.
RobWDW1971
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I mean if you can't have fun partying with these dudes.....
I found it.
Mountain Express at Six Flags Magic Mountain was a Schwarzkopf Wildcat model that operated in the park from 1973 to 1983. It was the parks 3rd roller coaster, and the first that the park built after it’s opening (Gold Rusher and Clown Coaster opened within the 1st year of the park’s existence). It was located around the area where the coaster Goliath is located today in Pirates Cove. The ride was quite a compact ride, reaching a maximum height of 50 ft and a maximum speed of 40 MPH.
Weird that it has the Asian theming but isn't on top of the mountain in Samurai Summit.
Mountain Express at Six Flags Magic Mountain was a Schwarzkopf Wildcat model that operated in the park from 1973 to 1983. It was the parks 3rd roller coaster, and the first that the park built after it’s opening (Gold Rusher and Clown Coaster opened within the 1st year of the park’s existence). It was located around the area where the coaster Goliath is located today in Pirates Cove. The ride was quite a compact ride, reaching a maximum height of 50 ft and a maximum speed of 40 MPH.
Weird that it has the Asian theming but isn't on top of the mountain in Samurai Summit.
Rich T
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Mountain Express was the best compact coaster I’ve ever ridden. Very fast, smooth and thrilling. Kept its pace going right to the final brakes. I was heartbroken when they removed it and—get this—replaced it initially with not a ride but a Texas Instruments Home PC showroom featuring smug, cutesy Jello-era Bill Cosby-hosted ads!
(Edit) This was one of Six Flags’ earliest changes to the park. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...
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Oh come on, there's always room for Jello.Mountain Express was the best compact coaster I’ve ever ridden. Very fast, smooth and thrilling. Kept its pace going right to the final brakes. I was heartbroken when they removed it and—get this—replaced it initially with not a ride but a Texas Instruments Home PC showroom featuring smug, cutesy Jello-era Bill Cosby-hosted ads!
(Edit) This was one of Six Flags’ earliest changes to the park. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...
BubbaQuest
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I thought it was located were Hurricane Harbor is now. If I remember correctly, this is when the entrance went straight into the main plaza instead of taking a turn to the left. The entrance to Mountain Express was a sharp right after the entrance. Of course, I could be wrong because I can't remember what was previously in the Goliath location! Originally I think it was Eagle's Flight gondola station?
P.S. While trying to see if I could find some old maps, I stumbled across something called Mystic Lake. I don't remember that at all and it seems to be what replaced Mountain Express before Hurricane Harbor. Did SFMM used to have ski shows??
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Darkbeer1
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Yes, I remembered it, that is where hurricane Harbor area is now (approx.)
They had a few shows, first was more of a traditional Water Ski Show, then switched to a Stunt Show theme.
RobWDW1971
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Me too, but my memory could be wrong - wasn't it where Flashback was?
RobWDW1971
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My neck hurts and I have a headache just looking at this picture.
That is also the area where they put most of the Fright Fest mazes. They use the Flashback building for one of them. It still has that 80's vibe.
Rich T
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After Flashback and Green Lantern, I think a law should be passed: Before Six Flags opens any new coaster to the public, the Six Flags CEO must ride it ten times in front of the press, and then publicly declare—while hooked to a lie detector— that he/she truly finds the ride comfortable, non-painful and a wise addition to the park.
As long as the CEO is male.
Rich T
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*Especially* if the CEO is male.
I guess you have ridden it too. Green Lantern was a ball breaker.*Especially* if the CEO is male.
Darkbeer1
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I know one guy who used to wear a Catchers Cup to the park.
I always joked he did it to just impress the ladies, and a few guys.....
You're probably have a better chance asking him if he ever cheated on his wife. And after riding these things, it's practically impossible.
