Oct 22, 2008 1:21 pm US/Pacific
Six Flags Magic Mountain To Debut 16th Coaster
Terminator: The Coaster To Debut Next Spring
VALENCIA
Six Flags Magic Mountain announced today that it is adding a 16th roller coaster to its collection at the Valencia theme park, set to debut next spring.
The wooden roller coaster, "Terminator: The Coaster," is being developed by the same team that produced the new "X2" experience.
Its debut will be scheduled to coincide with the release of the McG-directed "Terminator Salvation," the fourth installment in the "Terminator" franchise. Production recently wrapped on the film, starring Christian Bale.
"Designed around the theme of the successful `Terminator' movie brand,
this ride will draw thrill seekers from around the world," said Jay Thomas,
president of Six Flags Magic Mountain.
The $10 million coaster, engineered for the Valencia amusement park by
Great Coasters International Inc., will feature a loading station "fly-thru"
and "unique queue line and on-board entertainment elements," according to Six Flags.
"The GCII-designed Millennium Flyer coaster trains will zip through five belly-flopping hills and six high-speed banked turns over 2,850 feet of track to create a ride that delivers the acrobatic thrills of a modern roller
coaster while retaining the nostalgic look and feel of a classic `woodie,"' a
Six Flag statement says.
The coaster will be located in the northwest corner of the park, next to
"Deja Vu."
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