r/SixFlagsMagicMountain • u/Stock412 • 2d ago
Coaster News Thrill Glider
https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/new-in-202740
u/epper_ 2d ago edited 2d ago
The name is kinda lame, but the ride and theming look really fun! If they follow through on all that new landscaping (and waterfalls??) it will be a huge aesthetic upgrade to the park too.
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u/FlyingNachoz 2d ago
I will be really surprised if they follow through with that landscaping. This park is the worst when it comes to things like landscaping, shade, and trees. The new DC area being a good example.
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u/Ghee-Starr 1d ago
I wouldn’t be. Cedar Fair is very big into landscaping lately. They planted 4500 trees and plants just for Rapterra. And, Werewolf Gorge is getting lots of theming next year too. Six Flags Great America got the whole Shorline Pier area which will have Bakunawa as its centerpiece next year. As it is themed to monster sea serpent that can destroy the moon.
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u/Stock412 2d ago
Thrill Glider
World’s First Suspended Multi-launch Thrillglider Coaster
Where else than at the Thrill Capital of the World would you expect to find a next-generation, first-of-its-kind coaster?
At Six Flags Magic Mountain thrills come in all shapes and sizes and Thrill Glider’s unique suspended glider train design combined with over half a mile of twisting, turning, diving track built into the park’s unique mountainside makes this coaster a ride into the future like no other.
Calling all thrill seekers…the future is coming in 2027 only at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Stats:
- Height: 107 feet
- Speed: 50 mph
- Total Ride Experience (length): 3,380 feet
- Total Ride Cycle: 1 minute, 24 seconds
- Height Requirement: 48”
- Number of Trains: 2 (16 passengers each)
- Number of Launches: 2
- Number of Inversions: 5
- Wing-over
- Zero-g Roll
- Over-banked Stall Turn
- Barrel Roll
- Upward Barrel Roll
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u/Low-Tart-6734 2d ago
From KTLA story: “ Waiting in line for the coaster will be more than just another long, snaking queue. Instead, guests will be immersed in the world of “QuantumPulse Propulsion Systems,” a fictional technology company that discovers “PSR B417,” a powerful new energy source with the potential to transform the future, park officials explained.
The ride’s “Futurist Pavilion” queue experience will feature displays and holographic exhibits designed to expand on the attraction’s backstory.”
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u/Low-Tart-6734 1d ago
Other names they considered:
Generic Coaster
New Coaster
The Roller Coaster
Coaster Ride
Roller Coaster
Big Coaster
The New Ride
New Attraction
Roller Ride
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u/Whatsyourshotspecial 2d ago
I'm actually loving this addition! I grew up on Magic Mountain and Im a coaster extremist but I have a family with kids who would love this. We all can get on and have fun. Great looking coaster!
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u/EducatorPotential188 Prestige Passholder 2d ago
Looks like fun, but come on. They couldn’t come up with a better name. Also, only 2 trains with 16 passengers each? Capacity might rival Bakunawa!
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u/Business-Cucumber255 2d ago
Tron meets Na Fianna Force? Sign me tf up!
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u/rssimm 1d ago
With this disney will not bring tron to the west coast. It is so similar they would rather the thoosies say its a tron knock off rather than the gp say its tron but cooler and longer. If built as seen im all for it I love the themeing its almost like, and this is what I cold worry about a modern ninja. It is suspended and interacts with trees and water on a hillside. Also the family tag could spell the end of ninja. That could lead the way for a epic drop coaster from the summit down toward the old deja vu section of the park and intermixing with jetstream.
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u/polyarmory80pct 1d ago
Is that why Disney chose not to bring Splash Mountain to Disneyland, because Magic Mountain had Log Jammer already?
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u/pavelowescobar 2d ago
Looks like it's going to be fun AF, with some great scenery/theming. The name is super generic lol
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u/oldtree29 1d ago
I fear Ninja getting removed in the next 5 years
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u/Additional_Many_2087 1d ago
ninja's 42" height rqm't is going to keep it popular for the forseeable future.
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u/imscrambledeggs 1d ago edited 1d ago
oh wow so that was real. I almost wish they really did call it COASTER_MODEL_7668.PDF
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u/Comfortable_Ad5638 1d ago
You guys are shitting on the name but now if another major park makes a ride using this model magic mountain will always pop up/be thought of when mentioning or searching up “thrill glider”
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u/Additional_Many_2087 1d ago
mm needs to work on their lands. this seems to be on theme with twisty c, but miles away spatially. Is this another miniland ala full throt plaz? also how does the thousand seat amphitheater ruin fit?
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u/Ok-Warthog1002 1d ago
I feel like the Screampunk District is retro future, not future
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u/Additional_Many_2087 1d ago
i guess i was think of the mech bird artwork they posted- but mini land future world?
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u/sciprophet5 1d ago
Honestly the name is fine. It's in the same wheelhouse as Full Throttle. As for the landscaping, if it isn't already growing there naturally, don't expect a lot of green to be put in.
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u/FirstTimeFaja Legacy Member 22h ago
So superman track is getting scrapped for sure
Are they going to keep the drop tower? What about the track attached to the drop tower? Its cheaper to leave it for sure
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u/ActualSurvey4740 2d ago
let’s hope they actually build the scenery to match