Magic Mountain
Six Flags Magic Mountain is a theme park in Valencia, California. It opened on Memorial Day 1971 (May 30, 1971). Six Flags Magic Mountain is often called "The Thrill Capital of the World", and rightfully so. The park has 19 roller coasters, more than any other park in the world. The park is also home to the roller coaster "Full Throttle" that has the world's tallest vertical loop at 160 feet (49 m). The park is also home to many rides that have held world record titles. This includes "Superman: Escape from Krypton" which held the record for the world's tallest roller coaster from its opening in 1997 until 2003 when "Top Thrill Dragster" was opened at Cedar Point in Ohio.
Understand
Get in
Admission and tickets
- General Admission - Admission for anyone over 48 inches - $76.99
- Children Under 48" - Children under the height of 48 inches - $51.99
- Children 2 & Under - Toddlers 2 and younger - Free
- Parking - One day parking - $20 per vehicle
Season passes and discounted tickets are available; it's common to be able to get discounts of $20-$25 on a general admission ticket if you purchase your ticket online several days in advance.
Get around
See
Sky TowerMost of the action is on the rides, but if you need a break, or thrills just aren't your thing the Sky Tower is a great way to spend your time. The Sky Tower observation tower offers great views of the park and surrounding areas.
Watch the ridesYou don't have to go on the rides to enjoy them, many people enjoy looking at the rides as they go by as well.
Do
Six Flags Hurricane HarborA separately-gated outdoor water park adjacent to Six Flags; this is a different park and cannot be accessed with Six Flags Magic Mountain tickets.
Roller coasters
Six Flags Magic Mountain has more roller coasters than any other park in the world, 18!
Apocalypse: The RideWooden roller coaster featuring steeply banked turns and twisting drops. Known in the past as "Terminator Salvation: The Ride" (2009–2010)
Batman: The RideFloorless trains suspended beneath an overhead track whip around steeply banked turns and five inversions.
Canyon BlasterJunior roller coaster.
Twisted ColossusTwin wooden roller coaster.
Full ThrottleA launched roller coaster with 2 forward launches and one backwards launch. Full Throttle has a 160 foot (49 m) vertical loop and the first ever "top hat" constructed on an inversion. It is also the world's fastest vertical looping coaster.
Gold RusherRiders dip, turn, and dive up and around the park's mountainous terrain.
GoliathRiders brave an opening drop of 255 feet (78 m) into a subterranean tunnel and multiple steep banking turns.
Green Lantern: First FlightRiders navigate a stacked track path while strapped to seats that freely pitch forward and backward on a separate axis from the track.
Magic FlyerTrain-themed junior roller coaster in Whistlestop Park. Know in the past as "Goliath Jr." (2001–2007) and "Percy's Railway" (2008–2010).
NinjaSwinging coaches suspended from an overhead steel track whip around steeply banked turns and curves in and out of the treetops.
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Revolution
address: 360 degree loopThe first looping coaster in the world! Riders careen through steep banking turns and spirals in and out of the treetops. The Riddler's RevengeRiders traverse six upside-down turns on 4,370 feet (1,330 m) of steel track while in a standing position.
Road Runner ExpressJunior roller coaster.
Scream!Floorless coaches riding above the rails traverse seven inversions on 3,985 feet (1,215 m) of steel track.
Superman: Escape from KryptonRiders accelerate in reverse from 0 to 104 mph (167 km/h) in seven seconds and climb nearly 41 stories into the air. Known in the past as "Superman: The Escape" (1997–2010).
TatsuSuspended beneath a steel track, riders experience a total of 263 feet in elevation changes while harnessed in a "face down" position.
ViperRiders are turned upside-down seven times in three different ways and reach speeds of 70 mph (110 km/h)
X²Riders experience predetermined forward and reverse somersaulting maneuvers while harnessed in seats that pitch on a separate axis from the track. Known in the past as "X" (2002–2007).
Thrill rides
Dive DevilLarge swing attraction simulating the experience of sky diving. Additional fee required.
SlingShotAnother large swing-like attraction. Additional fee required.
Family RIDES
BuccaneerSwinging pirate ship ride.
Cyclone 500Go-Kart attraction. Additional fee required.
Daffy’s Adventure ToursSwinging bus ride.
Grand CarouselMerry-go-round with origins beginning in 1912. It was removed in the 1960s from the Savin Rock Amusement area in West Haven, Connecticut and sold to Magic Mountain.
Jet StreamFlume ride. First Arrow flume to use a turntable loading system. Known from 2001–2006 as Arrowhead Splashdown.
Roaring RapidsRapids water attraction simulating a wilderness raft expedition.
SandblastersBumper cars.
ScramblerA teacup-style spinning ride.
Sky TowerAn observation tower offering great views of the park and surrounding area.
SwashbucklerRotating swing ride.
The Flash Speed ForceA carousel-like ride with dips and dives.
Tidal WaveA "Shoot-the-Chute" flume ride.
Wonder Woman Lasso of TruthRound Up ride; known in the past as: Electric Rainbow from 1974–1986, Turbo from 1987–1993, Gordon Gearworks from 1994–1998, and Grinder Gearworks from 1999–2010.
Kids' rides
Elmer’s Weather BalloonsA rotating carriage ride.
Foghorn Leghorn's Barn and RailwayKids' train ride.
Magic FlyerA train-themed kiddie roller-coaster.
Merrie Melodies CarouselA carousel ride.
Pepe Le Pew's Tea PartyA teacup (spinning) ride.
Sylvester’s Pounce and BounceA small drop ride.
Taz’s Trucking Co.A truck driving ride.
The Looney Tunes LodgePlayground featuring ball pit.
Tweety’s EscapeA spinning carriage ride.
WhistleStop TrainA train-themed ride.
Yosemite Sam’s Flight SchoolSpinning flying ride.
Buy
The gift shops and eateries in the park are not cheap! Expect to pay very high prices on trinkets that are "customized" merely with an imprint of the Six Flags moniker.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Clarita
address: 27513 Championship WayHighly rated hotel offering a very short drive to the park as well as an outdoor pool and fitness facility. Complementary breakfast.
Stay safe
You can find a first aid office on the southeast side of the park near the "Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth" ride.