Six Flags Magic Mountain
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| Location |  |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | May 29, 1971 |
| Owner | Six Flags |
| Previous names | Magic Mountain (1971-1979) |
| Area | 262 acres (1.06 km²) |
| Slogan | The Thrill Capital of the World The Xtreme Park Go Big! Go Six Flags Magic Mountain! |
Six Flags Magic Mountain is an amusement park located in Valencia, California, USA. Six Flags Magic Mountain currently holds the record for most roller coasters in one park, surpassing Cedar Point following the removal of WildCat, and holding the title with the addition of Full Throttle. Magic Mountain was opened by Newhall Land and Farming Company on May 29, 1971. In 1979, Newhall sold the park to Six Flags.
History
When the park opened in 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. 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. They were Gold Rusher and Clown Coaster. 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, now known as "Six Flags", bought The Six Flags Corporation from Time Warner. On August 16, 2014, the iconic wooden coaster Colossus was closed.
In 2015, Colossus became a hybrid roller coaster named Twisted Colossus.
Theming
Six Flags Magic Mountain features eleven 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 two kiddie coasters, including one of the park's original roller coasters. |
| DC Universe | Several rides and three roller coasters are themed after various superheros from the DC comics. |
| Full Throttle Plaza | Extreme lifestyle inspired, this area features an outdoor barbecue, sit-down sports bar, gift shop, splash pad, and concerts. |
| 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 | Carnival-style games, and three of the park's largest 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
Present (19)
Past (8)
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colossus | International Amusement Devices | Wooden | June 29, 1978 | August 16, 2014 | Scrapped |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Attractions
Operating
Closed
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condor | HUSS | Condor | 1988 | 1989 | Relocated to La Ronde |
| Crazy Barrels | Intamin | Teacups | 1971 | 1989 | Scrapped |
| Free Fall | Intamin | Freefall | 1982 | 2007 | Scrapped |
| Log Jammer | Arrow Dynamics | Log Flume | 1971 | 2011 | Scrapped |
| Scrambler | Eli Bridge Company | Scrambler | 1973 | 2002 | Scrapped |
| 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 |
| Amusement parks operated by Six Flags | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | America • Darien Lake • Discovery Kingdom • Fiesta Texas • Frontier City • Great Adventure • Great America • Great Escape • La Ronde • Magic Mountain • Mexico • New England • Over Georgia • Over Texas • St. Louis | ||||||||
| Future | Zhejiang | ||||||||
| Former | AstroWorld • Belgium • Bellewaerde • Elitch Gardens • Holland • Kentucky Kingdom • New Orleans • Walibi Aquitaine • Warner Bros. Movie World Germany • Warner Bros. Park Madrid • Wild Waves and Enchanted Village • Worlds of Adventure | ||||||||
| Cancelled | Dubailand | ||||||||
