West Coast Bash at Six Flags Magic Mountain

[robbalvey]

Hey there MiceChat. I know there are quite a few So Cal locals here, and while an event at SFMM isn't quite the "Disney Experience", the new management team at the park is really pushing to make some significant improvements to customer service and the guest experience that has been lacking over the past few years.

Anyway, they are hosting the "West Coast Bash" event on Sunday, March 9th. If you have a season pass the event portion of the day is only $20. If you don't have a season pass the park has have offered a special one-day admission ticket for $18.50, which makes the entire day $38.50 total.

They are going to be doing quite a bit and you'll get your moneys worth if you're interested.

Here are a few more details and a link to the flyer -

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Here are the official details for West Coast Bash 2008 at Six Flags Magic Mountain on Sunday, March 9, 2008.

First off, download the event flyer below. This event is open to *ALL* websites, theme park enthusaist, and roller coaster enthusiast groups.

Yes, YOU are invited!



Download West Coast Bash 2008 Event Flyer

The 2008 West Coast Bash has been expanded from previous years! This year, in addition to the traditional FREE morning ERT, we are offering a FULL DAY option for only $20. (not including your park admission) The $20 full day event includes:

- Morning ERT (Exclusive Ride Time) on Tatsu, Viper, Revolution, and possibly more! – 8:30am to 10:00am
- Night ERT on Tatsu, Goliath, Scream, Colossus, and possibly more! – 8:00pm to 10:00pm
- Two meals - Breakfast AND Lunch
- Multiple backstage tours of past, present and FUTURE Magic Mountain attractions
- Q&A Session with Six Flags Magic Mountain management
- Guest Speakers and presentations by Magic Mountain and industry representatives
- Advance screening of TPR’s “Coaster Expedition Volume 10” DVD
- Event T-Shirt
- LOTS of surprises and goodies that you don’t want to miss out on!

That’s a total of three and a half hours of ERT on at least seven different coasters!

You may register for the event two ways:
1. Online via TPR:
http://www.themeparkreview.com/store...p?categoryID=6
2. Download the flyer and send in the registration form.

If you have any questions, please first download the flyer as your question may be answered in our Q&A section.

See you at the event!

--Robb Alvey and Chris Godsey
www.themeparkreview.com & www.rideworld.com
PS: Get an idea of what West Coast Bash is like! Check out our recent SFMM update including ERT, X2, and Thomas Town backstage tours, Q&A session, and more:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/sfmmdvdpart...mmdvdparty1.htm

[Melonballer]

If only I lived in the area. Oh well. I look forward to the trip report over on TPR.

[Bad Wolf]

I hope the screening of TPR's video will be in 3-D! I can just see it...Robb's butt coming out of the screen in 3-D.

[Hector]

I'm so there, if it's anything like the DVD release Party you had, it'll be quite an amazing time!

[Melonballer]

I hope the screening of TPR's video will be in 3-D! I can just see it...Robb's butt coming out of the screen in 3-D.

Do not give him ideas.

[BroncoBob]

Sounds pretty sweet, well, once i figured out what ""ERT" meant. I should have others that will come with me. Hope its a good time.

[Hector]

Exclusive Ride Time

The select rides will only be open to the participants of WCB before and after the parks regularly scheduled operating hours.

[sir clinksalot]

Sounds like a good time.

Won't be there since I have a date with my woman to see Wicked that day.

[robbalvey]

Sounds pretty sweet, well, once i figured out what ""ERT" meant. I should have others that will come with me. Hope its a good time.

Yes, sorry, I should have been more clear on this forum since it's a term frequently used in the coaster clubs. Hector explained it correctly. Basically we'll have a number of coasters to our own to ride.

Hope you can make it!

--Robb

[gibbage]

I dont get it. Why is it cheaper if I dont have a pass?

[Hector]

^because for $38.50 you get all the perks AND a full day admission to the park. (this also includes two meals, a t-shirt and all the extra ride time) And even if you don't do the extra $20 full day event, you can still get the morning ERT and a full day's admission to the park for just $18.50.

[robbalvey]

I dont get it. Why is it cheaper if I dont have a pass?

I'm not sure what you mean. It's not cheaper if you don't have a pass.

For the full day event it is:

$20.00 if you have a season pass.
$38.50 if you do not have a season pass.

Am I explaining this correctly?

--Robb

[gibbage]

Sorry. You said 20$ with a season pass, 18$ without. I think you mean 20$ with the pass, and an additional 18$ without. I looked at the PDF and it cleared my confusion. The 20$ only covers the event, not the entry into the park.

I still cant believe SFMM charges 15$ for PARKING! I have a season pass, and thats the only thing keeping me from going to the park more then 2 times a year. I ride a motorcycle, and they wont even give me a brake on parking. 15$ to park a motorcycle? Its not like I take any room, and they make me park by the buses, under tree's that drop gunk on my bike all day.

[sir clinksalot]

Yeah, it was kind of confusing in your post Robb, if you don't look at the PDF.

I read it at first as "$20 if you have a Season Pass for the full day and $18.50 without a pass".

But looking at the PDF it made more sense for some reason.

Of course, you know I don't read stuff.

So for the record:

If you have a Six Flags Season Pass your cost is $20. This is for the EVENT including the ERT, Meals, DVD viewing and everything else that was mentioned in the first post.

If you DO NOT have a Six Flags Season Pass your cost for the event is $20. In addition, Six Flags is offering you a one day ticket for only $18.50 for a TOTAL cost of $38.50.

[robbalvey]

I have made the first post a bit more clear. I sometimes forget (and this isn't your guys fault) that the lingo with coaster enthusaists is sometimes different. The cost of the "WCB event" is $20 , the cost of "park admission" is $18.50. If you have as season pass, there is no need to pay the $18.50 admission.

I hope that's a little more clear.

I still cant believe SFMM charges 15$ for PARKING!

It's not THAT bad when you consider the parking charge for any big city, sporting event, or concert venue is at LEAST $20 now, and you don't even get a tram service or parking attendant.

Even WDW was up to $11 on our last visit, so SFMM isn't that far off.

--Robb