Overview
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.
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Best things about Magic Mountain
Apocalypse: The Ride
Wooden roller coaster featuring steeply banked turns and twisting drops. Known in the past as "Terminator Salvation: The Ride" (2009–2010)
Canyon Blaster
Junior roller coaster.
Twisted Colossus
Twin wooden roller coaster.
Full Throttle
A 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 verti…
Gold Rusher
Riders dip, turn, and dive up and around the park's mountainous terrain.
Goliath
Riders brave an opening drop of 255 feet (78 m) into a subterranean tunnel and multiple steep banking turns.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Jun. Summer highs reach about 97°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Simi Valley)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BUR Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport, Burbank — 21 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LAX Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles — 35 mi away (major hub). Directions
The park is off the Magic Mountain Parkway exit from the Interstate 5 in Valencia at 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway. The phone number is +1 661-255-4100.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Canyon Blaster, Magic Flyer, The Riddler's Revenge
- Afternoon Superman: Escape from Krypton, Gold Rusher
Day 2
- Morning Apocalypse: The Ride, Ninja, Tatsu
- Afternoon The New Revolution, Viper
Day 3
- Morning Twisted Colossus, Goliath, Road Runner Express
- Afternoon Scream!, Watch the rides
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
The quality of the food available at Magic Mountain is comparable to fast food fare, and you can expect to spend $20 for lunch for two not including drinks.
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Get in
The park is off the Magic Mountain Parkway exit from the Interstate 5 in Valencia at 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway. The phone number is +1 661-255-4100.
Fees and permits
- 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
Walking is the primary way to get around the park, but wheelchairs and strollers are available. There is a simple trolley that takes visitors to the top of "Samurai Summit" called the Orient Express so you don't have to walk the hill.
See
See Sky Tower
Most 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.
See Watch the rides
You 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
Do Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
A 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!
Do Apocalypse: The Ride
Wooden roller coaster featuring steeply banked turns and twisting drops. Known in the past as "Terminator Salvation: The Ride" (2009–2010)
Do Batman: The Ride
Floorless trains suspended beneath an overhead track whip around steeply banked turns and five inversions.
Do Goliath
Riders brave an opening drop of 255 feet (78 m) into a subterranean tunnel and multiple steep banking turns.
Do Green Lantern: First Flight
Riders navigate a stacked track path while strapped to seats that freely pitch forward and backward on a separate axis from the track.
Do Magic Flyer
Train-themed junior roller coaster in Whistlestop Park. Known in the past as "Goliath Jr." (2001–2007) and "Percy's Railway" (2008–2010).
Do Ninja
Swinging coaches suspended from an overhead steel track whip around steeply banked turns and curves in and out of the treetops.
Do The New Revolution
The first looping coaster in the world! Riders careen through steep banking turns and spirals in and out of the treetops.
Do Superman: Escape from Krypton
Riders 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).
Do Tatsu
Suspended beneath a steel track, riders experience a total of 263 feet in elevation changes while harnessed in a "face down" position.
Do Viper
Riders are turned upside-down seven times in three different ways and reach speeds of 70 mph (110 km/h)
Thrill rides
Do Dive Devil
Large swing attraction simulating the experience of sky diving. Additional fee required.
Family RIDES
Do Grand Carousel
Merry-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.
Do Jet Stream
Flume ride. First Arrow flume to use a turntable loading system. Known from 2001–2006 as Arrowhead Splashdown.
Do Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth
Round 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
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
The quality of the food available at Magic Mountain is comparable to fast food fare, and you can expect to spend $20 for lunch for two not including drinks.
Drink
Various alcoholic drinks are sold in the park; ID is required and is often strongly enforced even if you look of age. Outside food and drinks are not allowed; however, most people do not have problems with bringing in a water bottle.
Sleep
Six Flags Magic Mountain unlike the Disneyland Resort or Disney World does not offer on-site hotels, but there are plenty in the immediate surrounding area.
Stay Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Clarita (Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites)
Highly rated hotel offering a very short drive to the park as well as an outdoor pool and fitness facility. Complementary breakfast.
Stay safe
Heat and dehydration can be a problem for some people, mainly during the summer months. Drink lots of water in the park. Pain killers may not be a bad idea as some of the rides can cause headaches for some people, especially if you are not drinking enough water.
You can find a first aid office on the southeast side of the park near the "Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth" ride.
Nearby
Valencia
City / town · 10 listings · 3 mi away
Castaic
City / town · 3 listings · 5 mi away
Santa Clarita
City / town · 22 listings · 5 mi away
Simi Valley
City / town · 36 listings · 12 mi away
Chatsworth
City / town · 10 listings · 12 mi away
North Valley
City / town · 20 listings · 15 mi away
Fillmore
City / town · 1 listings · 18 mi away
Van Nuys
City / town · 22 listings · 19 mi away
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