Six Flags Magic Mountain

Six Flags Magic Mountain is an amusement park located in Valencia, California, USA. The park opened under the name of Magic Mountain. It holds the record for most roller coasters in one park with 19, alongside Energylandia.

History

Magic Mountain was designed by Randall Duell Associates and was a joint venture between Sea World Inc. and Newhall Land & Farming Co..^[1]

When the park opened on May 29, 1971, there were 500 employees and 33 attractions. Many of the attractions were designed and built by Arrow Development Co., which later became Arrow Dynamics.^[2] The admission price in 1971 was $5 for adults, and $3.50 for children between the ages of 3 and 12.

Two roller coasters opened with the park in its first year of operation. They were Gold Rusher and Clown Coaster. Both are still operating at the park today. In 1973, the park added its third roller coaster, the now defunct Mountain Express.

Six Flags

In 1979, the park was sold to Great Southwest/Six Flags Corporation and renamed "Six Flags Magic Mountain". GSC/Six Flags corporation was sold to Bally Manufacturing later in the late 1980s.

Time Warner

Less than a decade after Six Flags bought the park, Six Flags Corporation was sold to Time Warner in 1989. The name of the park continued to be Six Flags Magic Mountain, along with other Six Flags parks around the world. During this time, several roller coasters were built in the following years.

Premier Parks

In 1998, Premier Parks bought Six Flags Corporation from Time Warner.

When the terrorist attacks occurred on September 11, 2001, Six Flags Magic Mountain was forced to close, along with several other amusement parks.^[3]

On August 16, 2014, the wooden roller coaster Colossus was closed.^[4] In 2015, Colossus became a Rocky Mountain Construction hybrid roller coaster named Twisted Colossus.^[5]

Several amusement parks, including Six Flags Magic Mountain were once again closed in March 2020, this time due to the coronavirus pandemic. The park reopened on April 1, 2021.^[6]

Theming

Six Flags Magic Mountain features twelve separately themed areas to the park. Each zone offers its own distinct rides, attractions, and food service venues.

Area	Description
Baja Ridge	This Mexican-themed section of the park features desert landscaping, and three roller coasters.
The Boardwalk	A newly renovated area for 2018 that features CraZanity, Gold Rusher, Scrambler, Jammin' Bumpers and Tidal Wave.
Bugs Bunny World	A family-oriented area of the park. It features three kiddie coasters, and various other small rides.
Whistlestop Park	Small train themed area, including one of the parks original roller coasters.
DC Universe	Several rides and three roller coasters are themed after various superheros from the DC comics.
Full Throttle Plaza	This area features an outdoor barbecue, sit-down sports bar, gift shop, splash pad, concerts, and its namesake roller coaster.
Metropolis	The rides and attractions in this area are inspired by the Justice League of the DC comics universe.
Rapids Camp Crossing	This area simulates a campsite set deep in the American wilderness.
Samurai Summit	Japanese folklore and mythology come to life in the form of two roller coasters atop the mountain.
Screampunk District	Steampunk themed area with two of the park's major roller coasters.
Six Flags Plaza	The entrance to the park and various shops can be found here.
The Underground	A newly renovated area for 2019 that features Apocalypse, West Coast Racers, Jet Stream and Cyclone 500; among others.

Roller coasters

Under construction

Name	Manufacturer	Type	Opening
Unknown Thrill Glider Coaster	Vekoma	Thrill Glider	2026

Present

Name	Manufacturer	Type	Opened	Status
Apocalypse	Great Coasters International	Wooden	May 23, 2009	Operating
Batman The Ride	Bolliger & Mabillard	Inverted	March 26, 1994	Operating
Canyon Blaster	E&F Miler Industries	Kiddie	May 27, 1999	Operating
Full Throttle	Premier Rides	Launched	June 22, 2013	Operating
Gold Rusher	Arrow Development	Sit-Down	May 29, 1971	Operating
Goliath	Giovanola	Hyper	February 11, 2000	Operating
Magic Flyer	Bradley & Kaye	Kiddie	May 29, 1971	Operating
Ninja	Arrow Dynamics	Suspended	May 21, 1988	Operating
New Revolution	Schwarzkopf	Sit-Down	May 8, 1976	Operating
Riddler's Revenge	Bolliger & Mabillard	Stand-Up	April 4, 1998	Operating
Road Runner Express	Vekoma	Family	May 28, 2011	Operating
Scream!	Bolliger & Mabillard	Floorless	April 12, 2003	Operating
Speedy Gonzales Hot Rod Racers	Zamperla	Kiddie	June 25, 2014	Operating
Tatsu	Bolliger & Mabillard	Flying	May 13, 2006	Operating
Twisted Colossus	Rocky Mountain Construction	Hybrid	May 23, 2015	Operating
Viper	Arrow Dynamics	Sit-Down	April 7, 1990	Operating
West Coast Racers	Premier Rides	Launched Möbius	January 9, 2020	Operating
Wonder Woman Flight of Courage	Rocky Mountain Construction	Single rail	July 16, 2022	Operating
X2	Arrow Dynamics	4th Dimension	January 12, 2002 (as X) May 24, 2008 (as X2)	Operating

Past

Name	Manufacturer	Type	Opened	Closed	Fate
Colossus	International Amusement Devices	Wooden	June 29, 1978	August 16, 2014	Converted into Twisted Colossus
Déjà Vu	Vekoma	Shuttle	August 25, 2001	October 16, 2011	Relocated to Six Flags New England
Green Lantern: First Flight	Intamin	4th Dimension	July 1, 2011	2017	Relocated to La Ronde (never operated)
Flashback	Intamin	Sit-Down	April 25, 1992	2003	Scrapped
Mountain Express	Schwarzkopf	Sit-Down	1973	1982	Relocated to Magic Landing
Psyclone	Dinn Corporation	Wooden	March 23, 1991	2006	Scrapped
Sarajevo Bobsleds	Intamin	Bobsled	May 12, 1984	1986	Relocated to Six Flags Over Texas
Shockwave	Intamin	Stand-Up	May 16, 1986	1988	Relocated to Six Flags Great Adventure
Superman: Escape From Krypton	Intamin	Launched	March 15, 1997	September 2, 2024	Standing but not operating

Attractions

Operating

Name	Manufacturer	Type	Opened
Buccaneer	Intamin	Pirate Ship	1980
CraZanity	Zamperla	Frisbee	2018
Daffy's Adventure Tours	Zamperla	Junior Flying Carpet	1999
Dive Devil	Sky Fun 1 Inc.	Skycoaster	1996
Elmer's Weather Balloons	Zamperla	Samba Balloon	1999
Grand Carousel	Philadelphia Toboggan Company	Carousel	1971
Jammin' Bumpers	Reverchon	Dodgems	1971
Jet Stream	Arrow Development	Log Flume	1972
Justice League: Battle for Metropolis	Oceaneering Entertainment Systems	Tracked Dark Ride	2017
Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom	Intamin	Drop Tower	2012
Merrie Melodies Carousel	Unknown	Carousel	1999
Pacific Speedway	J&J Amusements	Go-Karts	1992
Pepé Le Pew's Tea Party	Zamperla	Junior Teacups	1999
Roaring Rapids	Intamin	River Rapids	1981
Sky Tower	Intamin	Observation Tower	1971
Swashbuckler	Chance Rides	Waveswinger	1983
Sylvester's Pounce and Bounce	Zamperla	Junior Drop Tower	1999
Taz's Trucking Co.	Zamperla	Track Ride	1999
Teen Titans Turbo Spin	Hrubetz	Round-Up	1974
Whistlestop Train	Metallbau Emmeln	Miniature Railway	2008
Yosemite Sam's Flight School	Zamperla	Junior Jets	1999

Closed

Name	Manufacturer	Type	Opened	Closed	Fate
Billy the Squid	Unknown	Polyp	1971	1973	Unknown
Circus Wheel	Chance Rides	Trabant/Satellite	1971	1994 or later	Unknown
Circus Wheel	Sellner Manufacturing	Tilt-A-Whirl	1994 or later	2008	Stored
Condor	HUSS	Condor	1988	1989	Relocated to La Ronde
Crazy Barrels	Intamin	Teacups	1971	1989	Scrapped
Dragon	Unknown	Unknown	1974	1981	Scrapped
Eagles Flight (El Dorado)	Intamin	Ropeway	1971	1981	Scrapped
Eagles Flight (Galaxie Station)	Intamin	Ropeway	1971	1994	Scrapped
El Bumpo	Arrow Development	Dodgems	1971	1989	Scrapped
Flash: Speed Force	Mack Rides	Superbob/Musik Express	1974	2021	Unknown
Freefall	Intamin	Freefall	1982	2007	Scrapped
Galaxy	Astron International Corporation	Ferris Wheel	1971	1979	Unknown
Grand Centennial Railway	Unknown	Miniature Railway	1975	1979 or later	Unknown
Granny Gran Prix	Arrow Development	Track Ride	1971	2007	Scrapped
Jolly Monster	Eyerly Aircraft Company	Spider	1973	1981	Scrapped
Little Sailor Ride	Theel Brothers Manufacturing	Roundabout	1971	1985	Scrapped
Log Jammer	Arrow Development	Log Flume	1971	2011	Scrapped
Metro^[7]	Universal Mobility Inc.	Monorail	1971	2001	Scrapped
Reactor	Schwarzkopf	Enterprise	1977	1993	Scrapped
Scrambler	Eli Bridge Company	Scrambler	1973	2002	Scrapped
Scrambler	Eli Bridge Company	Scrambler	2003	2024	Unknown
Sierra Twist	Schwarzkopf	Bayern Kurve	1973	2008	Unknown
SlingShot	Funtime	Slingshot	2012	2019	Scrapped
Spin Out	Unknown	Rotor	1971	2008	Unknown
Thrill Shot	S&S Worldwide	Sky Sling	2001	2011	Scrapped
Tidal Wave	Intamin	Shoot The Chute	1989	2019	Scrapped
Z-Force	Intamin	Ranger	1987	1993	Scrapped

References

↑ "'MAGIC MT.': ON SCHEDULE FOR LATE-MAY LAUNCHING". Amusement Business. 1971-03-13. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
↑ "Magic Mountain: The West's New Family Funland". The Los Angeles Times. 1971-05-29. p. 20. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
↑ "Buildings, amusement parks closed". The Lompoc Record. September 11, 2001. p. 18. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
↑ "Colossus' closing: Riders take on 36-hour marathon".
↑ "Six Flags Magic Mountain Makes the Old New Again with Twisted Colossus". Theme Park Insider.
↑ "Thousands turn out as Six Flags Magic Mountain reopens after yearlong pandemic closure".
↑ Worden, -Leon. "Magic Mountain | Initial Construction: Metro, 1970". SCVHistory. Retrieved 2023-12/-17. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

External links

Six Flags Magic Mountain on the Roller Coaster DataBase.

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Cancelled

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[1] "'MAGIC MT.': ON SCHEDULE FOR LATE-MAY LAUNCHING". Amusement Business. 1971-03-13. Retrieved 2024-01-29.

[2] "Magic Mountain: The West's New Family Funland". The Los Angeles Times. 1971-05-29. p. 20. Retrieved 2022-01-28.

[3] "Buildings, amusement parks closed". The Lompoc Record. September 11, 2001. p. 18. Retrieved December 22, 2021.

[4] "Colossus' closing: Riders take on 36-hour marathon".

[5] "Six Flags Magic Mountain Makes the Old New Again with Twisted Colossus". Theme Park Insider.

[6] "Thousands turn out as Six Flags Magic Mountain reopens after yearlong pandemic closure".

[7] Worden, -Leon. "Magic Mountain | Initial Construction: Metro, 1970". SCVHistory. Retrieved 2023-12/-17. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

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