Six flags has more rollercoasters than any park in the u. I just spent a day hopping on and off some of the many roller coasters in the park. Experience the new revolution at six flags magic mountain. I went to six flags magic mountain for the first time, on the saturday of the july the 4th weekend. For the 2016 season, the ride was repainted, the station redone and lap bar only restraints returned. August 2016 six flags magic mountain update park journey. Six flags magic mountain, the thrill capital of the world, and voted by usa today readers as americas best theme park, today unveiled. Go coaster crazy at six flags magic mountain in california.
Six flags magic mountain is known as the thrill capital of the world. Conceived by a german named anton schwarzkopf, one of the most respected and wellknown roller coaster designers to have ever lived, the revolution was the worlds very first modern roller coaster. From admissions to warehouse, we have a job perfect for you. September 3, 2015 six flags magic mountain, the thrill capital of the world, and voted by usa today readers as americas best theme park, today unveiled plans for 2016 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the worlds first 360degree looping coaster. On a recent media visit last week i took my teen 15 to six flags magic mountain for a full day of nonstop roller coasters, food and fireworks. The new revolution, stunt show removal and much more. How to get the best coaster seat at six flags magic mountain. Not to forget we also experienced the new revolution vr virtual reality experience. Sign up for our park newsletter and well let you know immediately if youve won two tickets to six flags. Manufactured by anton schwarzkopf and designed by werner stengel, the roller coaster opened to the public on may 8, 1976.
Magic mountain unleashes details of fright fest 2016 the ninja blues blue hawk media day at six flags over georgia. Six flags magic mountain announces the new revolution for 2016. Petition roller coaster at six flags magic mountain. There is no military discount at the park ticket offices. Six flags magic mountain has in its collection of thrill rides one of the most famous and historic roller coasters in the world the revolution.
Six flags magic mountain is going to be open every day in 2018. The new revolution opens at magic mountain the new revolution update and 2017 project speculation. Announced on november 17, 2005, the roller coaster opened to the public on may, 2006 as the parks seventeenth roller coaster. Disneyland and other theme parks go allin with immersion. A rider of the new revolution looks up into his oculus vr goggles during a virtual reality enhanced ride at six flags magic mountain. All that technology is adding multiple dimensions to many theme parks, such as adding virtual reality to existing rides like roller coasters as six flags magic mountain did to their revolution. Six flags stock set to rally after loss widens, revenue falls less than expected shares of six flags entertainment corp. New revolution six flags magic mountain valencia, california, united states. On vr coaster at six flags, the ride is just half the. Six flags magic mountain announced today that it is replacing trains on its historic revolution coaster and enhancing the rides apperance, renaming it the new revolution when it reopens in 2016. Homeschool day at six flags magic mountain socal field trips. Virtual reality roller coaster six flags magic mountain.
The new revolution front seat onride 4k pov six flags. Knotts is a true theme park like disneyland with a variety of shows, rides, different lands, etc. A brand new joker update, and a californias great america 2016 opening day update. As six flags announced its new additions to its parks for 2016 last september, coaster fans created. By the time you read this, chances are pretty good that the log jammer ride at six flags magic mountain will be closed. Catch a bite at one of our restaurants and dont forget to pick up. Six flags magic mountain fright fest 20 is just around the corner and weve got the scoop for you. Six flag magic mountain hours do vary based on season, but the theme park is open most of the year. The classic revolution schwarzkopf looping coaster has been transformed into the new revolution virtual reality coaster and heres a look at what its like when you ride the coaster without a vr. Last time was the legendary, colossus reborn as twisted colossus and now its the american coaster enthusiasts a. Six flags photostop by and pick up your special photos taken during your stay in the park. Six flags announced on march 3, 2016, that the new revolution would be among several.
Students who complete six hours of recreational reading earn a free ticket to six flags. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. On monday, october 14 six flags magic mountain in valencia, california invite homeschool families from across southern california to attend home school family day and enjoy all day park access to the parks thrilling rides and attractions. Originally, the parks theme had something to do with cute gnomes that lived in a magic mountain. Roller coaster testersyes, there are lucky people who actually get to ride roller coasters for a livingwill tell you that different seats on the same ride provide a toadally different ride experience. I dont know if the stars were aligned or if it was just pure luck but the day that we went the park was practically empty. West coast racers delivers twice the fun for tween thrill seekers at. It was a tuesday during the summer and there were virtually no lines. In 2016 to commemorate the 40th anniversary, the new revolution was reopened with newly designed trains, special ride effects, and a new look. Six flags magic mountain hosted a media event for the new revolution today, and it was. Plan to stay a couple of days and get tickets that work for either park during the summer. Now open the worlds first single track quadruple launch racing coaster.
Is 2016 the year virtual reality finally goes mainstream. The new revolution is a steel roller coaster located at six flags magic mountain in valencia. Two different ways to ride the new revolution six flags magic. Each years class of new roller coasters promises to break speed and height records. Coaster fans praised the inspiring layout, with its dramatic swooping drops. With 19 thrill machines, six flags magic mountain now claims the worlds largest arsenal of coasters. The program is available to teachers and schools at no cost to participate, and its a great way to motivate kids to read.
Take a look at all the amazing things to do while at six flags magic mountain known as the thrill capital of the world from pulsepounding roller coasters to gentler options for tots. The new revolution classic six flags magic mountain. Riders of the new revolution go upside down on a loop of the roller. The new revolution the most anticipated virtual reality coaster for 2016 is ready to launch. Revolution was the first modern vertical looping roller coaster, opening may 8, 1976 at magic mountain now six flags magic mountain in beautiful valencia, california. Renamed, the new revolution, this classic coaster now sports new trains, new paint job, and. Six flags magic mountain, valencia, california minitime. Youll also get exclusive discount offers, articles about new attractions, special inpark savings coupons and much more. Six flags magic mountain twisted colossus facebook. After six flags came on the scene in 1979, it threw out the gnomes, pumped up the testosterone, and created what it has dubbed the xtreme park. The first suspended coaster on the west coast ninja. Six flags magic mountain revolution receiving new trains.
Six flags emporiumthe largest store in the park, everything from buttons, pens and plush toys to six flags fashions. Six flags magic mountains iconic firstever looping coaster. Ended up forking over the 150 bucks for a hightier flash pass, because thats the only one that lets you on new revolution. Read to succeed is an exciting program that encourages students in grades k through 6 to read for fun. If you are near disneyland knotts is ten minutes away, sfmm is an hour or more away. The park is scheduled to be open every day, however, if there are no operating hours listed for a particular date, the park may be closed. In the summer, check out the water park one day and the coasters the next. I just confirmed with the parks public relations department that today, october 31, 2011, is in fact the last day of operations for log jammer. Id definetly recommend giving it a ride when youre visiting six flags magic mountain. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the worlds first steel vertical looping coaster, in 2016 six flags transformed revolution into the new revolution, one of americas first. Using samsung gear vr powered by oculus, youll need to save the world from an army of terrorizing aliens. Six flags magic mountain, valencia, santa clarita, california.
Six flags magic mountain adds santathemed overlay to its vr. The new revolution speeds, twists and loops down 3,500 feet of track. The new revolution is a six flags magic mountain icon. Both lines service the newhall station every 15 minutes. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Rollercoaster lovers know that six flags magic mountain in valencia is one of the worlds best. Purchase four or more passes and receive a free upgrade to a combo pass that includes a free hurricane harbor season pass. Six flags magic mountain will host home school day on october 14. For order details please refer to your confirmation email. North americas first virtual reality roller coaster is now open at six flags magic mountain in southern california.
Six flags magic mountain has a few ticket options to choose. Six flags magic mountain is currently casting energetic, positive, funloving, and talented performers who are at least 18 years of age or older for what will be our biggest event ever. The new revolution analysis six flags magic mountain 2016. The new revolution is the worlds first modern roller coaster to feature a vertical loop and. Once again at six flags magic mountain in valencia, ca. The beloved steel roller coaster that has thrilled over 45 million guests in its 40year reign at the park, has been repainted a brilliant white and blue color, while the newly designed trains have been. Whats new for fright fest 2016 six flags magic mountain. I still did not get to ride anything more than once. Known as the daredevils paradise, six flags magic mountain has over 100 rides packed into the 260acre park and is easily the perfect place for anyone who loves rollercoasters, crazy freefalling drops, and other adrenaline pumping and hairraising literally. Please be sure to check back on the day you are going to visit as park hours are subject to change. Six flags magic mountain blog from undercover tourist.
This hypercoaster includes highspeeds and a 255ft drop. The coaster itself is scary enough, but we turn up the fear by putting you in the pilots seat to shoot the attacking creatures. On vr coaster at six flags, the ride is just half the thrill. Six flags magic mountain wants in on southern californias booming. The new revolution virtual reality coaster makes its first fright fest appearance in 2016. Six flags magic mountain revolution opened in 1976 revolution was neutered in 1992 new revolution got its makeover and was restored to its former glory in 2016 built by. Tatsu reaches a height of 170 feet 52 m and speeds up to 62 miles per hour 100. Funfilled day for home school families and friends. I love thrill rides, and six flags magic mountain in santa clarita, ca. Six flags extends coronavirus closure to midmay, cuts employee pay 25%.
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