Six Flags Magic Mountain

Six Flags Magic Mountain
amusement park
Location	Valencia, California, USA
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!
Park map

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 1996, 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)

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	1999	Operating
Full Throttle	Premier Rides	Launched	June 22, 2013	Operating
Gold Rusher	Arrow Dynamics	Mine Train	May 29, 1971	Operating
Goliath	Giovanola	Hyper	February 11, 2000	Operating
Magic Flyer	Bradley And 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	2014	Operating
Superman: Escape From Krypton	Intamin	Launched	March 15, 1997	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
X²	Arrow Dynamics	4th Dimension	January 12, 2002 (as X) May 24, 2008 (as X2)	Operating

Past (8)

Name	Manufacturer	Type	Opened	Closed	Relocated
Colossus	International Amusement Devices	Wooden	June 29, 1978	August 16, 2014	-
Déjà Vu	Vekoma	Shuttle	August 25, 2001	October 16, 2011	Six Flags New England
Green Lantern: First Flight	Intamin	4th Dimension	July 1, 2011	2017	La Ronde
Flashback	Intamin	Sit-Down	April 25, 1992	2003	-
Mountain Express	Schwarzkopf	Sit-Down	1973	1982	Magic Landing
Psyclone	Dinn Corporation	Wooden	March 23, 1991	2006	-
Sarajevo Bobsleds	Intamin	Bobsled	1984	1986	Six Flags Over Texas
Shockwave	Intamin	Stand-Up	1986	1988	Six Flags Great Adventure

Attractions

Operating

Name	Manufacturer	Type	Opened
Buccaneer	Intamin	Pirate Ship	1980
CraZanity	Zamperla	Frisbee	2018
Dive Devil	Sky Fun 1 Inc.	Skycoaster	1996
Grand Carousel	Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters	Carousel	1971
Jammin' Bumpers	Reverchon	Dodgems	1971
Jet Stream	Arrow Dynamics	Log Flume	1972
Justice League: Battle for Metropolis	Sally Corporation	Tracked Dark Ride	2017
Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom	Intamin	Drop Tower	2012
Pacific Speedway	J&J Amusements	Go-Karts	1992
Roaring Rapids	Intamin	River Rapids	1981
Scrambler	Eli Bridge Company	Scrambler	2003
SlingShot	Funtime	SlingShot	2012
The Flash: Speed Force	Mack Rides	Music Express	1974
Tidal Wave	Intamin	Shoot The Chute	1989
Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth	Hrubetz	Round-Up	1974

Closed

Name	Manufacturer	Type	Opened	Closed	Fate
Free Fall	Intamin	Freefall	1982	2007	Scrapped
Log Jammer	Arrow Dynamics	Log Flume	1971	2011	Scrapped
Thrill Shot	S&S Worldwide	Sky Sling	2001	2011	Scrapped
Z-Force	Intamin	Ranger	1987	1993	Scrapped