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5/11/2026 0 Comments The Great American Revolution Turns 50 and Magic Mountain Park Update - May 11, 2026 Last Friday we were invited out to Six Flags Magic Mountain to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Great American Revolution or Revolution or New Revolution or Classic Revolution. Whatever name you want to use, the legacy of this amazing coaster cannot be denied. At 50 years old it's still one of the best coasters in the park in our opinion. In this update we've got some amazing videos for you to check out including an all new POV, reverse POV and a fantastic 8-minute video detailing the history of this historical coaster. Below the videos we've got lots of pictures from Revolution and elsewhere around the park. We are starting to see some movement on the 2027 project and a lot of cosmetic upgrades around the park, which we are just as excited for. Hope you enjoy the update! Share your Revolution memories in the comments!! The Great American Revolution Celebrates 50 years! It was foggy on our drive to the park until we got up the hill which made for a beautiful morning   Love the new "Magic Mountain" sign   Good morning Revolution!  Let's head in and take a look at the updated queue which includes new signs ...  New Banners ...
  Updated garden sign ...  Updated bridge sign ...   Even updated height requirement signs ...    There are also some fantastic display cases in the queue showing off original parts of the coaster    And of course merchandise along with America 250 merch (which I wish I was more excited about) 
 Park Update Let's check out what's going on elsewhere in the park   There is finally movement on Project 2027  Lots of site markers and they were moving dirt all around   From this angle you can see just how big this area is  Bugs Bunny World is completely closed off for it's update  Whistlestop Park has gotten a fantastic update along with new planters, a garden walk and new concrete.  If this is a sign of things to come I'm all for it     This is the location of the former Percy's Railway/Goliath Jr./Clown Coaster  Just a really nice area. I'm guessing maybe character meet and greets at some point?    More of the Fast Lane machines are showing up around the park along with wait time indicators  Jet Stream is getting a rather extensive refurb which is great to see. With only 2 water rides at the park now it's important they stick around.  Lastly, the EV Chargers have been turned on. Another new EV company which means another new EV app. We'll check them out once they are actually in use. Related Videos
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 Yesterday I headed up to Six Flags Magic Mountain for their first day of daily operations in over a year. It was great to be back in the park, I saw some very encouraging things and overall had a really fun visit. In this update I'll share some of my thoughts on the park, covid protocols and what you can expect if you'll be visiting the park in the near future. Written by Gregg Condon I arrived about 10:10 for my 10:30 reservation. I wasn't hopeful when I saw this, but they opened parking about 10:15 and I was in the park by 10:30.  I did a full walk around of the park and commentary on my day. Be sure to check it out on our YouTube channel. The queue for the temperature check and security. They ARE checking reservations. I saw somebody with a reservation for Sunday get turned away. So please, make sure you show up at your reserved time.  Lots of signs around the park and even outside the park. I found the completely touch-less temperature check and security to be a breath of fresh air and I hope all of the parks go this route. Not only does it give people a great first impression, but it's so fast and easy.  They currently have only 2 of the new security check devices, but you literally just walk through it. There was zero wait.  We missed you too!!   Lets head into the park   Absolutely zero wait at the gate. If you have a new pass they'll give you your pass card here.  It felt great to walk through these gates.   Lots of "rest" and food area's where you normally wouldn't see them.    I headed for Revolution first, figured I needed to start on something "easy" after a year of no riding, plus I absolutely LOVE Revolution  Social Distancing, cleaning and loading every-other row!  About to ride my first coaster in over a year. Tell me you can't see a smile through a mask!   It was a beautiful (and slightly warm) day   Heading over to Full Throttle. This was pretty much as empty as I saw the walkways all day.  20 minutes after park opening, lots of cleaning already going on!     A reminder, the stickers on the ground are there for a reason. Use them!   Not even exaggerating, I must have seen 100 sanitizer bottles throughout the day. It's amazing to see.  Social distancing FTW!  After a nice back-seat ride on Full Throttle it was time to grab a bite to eat.  I tried to do the mobile ordering at Wascals, but they were having some issues. No biggie, these are the kinds of things to expect after a year of the park not being open.  I had to ride Road Runner Express because I was wearing a Vekoma hat. And it's the only Vekoma in the park.  More seating locations where there aren't normally seating locations!  DO THE SIX!!
Batman was closed, it is apparently getting some new paint.   All of the Green Lantern stuff is still here, will be shocked if the new coaster doesn't use this as the entry/station/queue.  Don't see any panting yet  Social distancing markers in the games area too!  I know I sound like a broken record with all the dining area's, but seriously, it's impressive how prepared the park is.  If rumors are true, Tidal Wave isn't going to be around much longer. I do think the park needs more than 2 water rides, so hopefully they'll get some kind of splash battle or something in the next couple of years.  Some pics of Riddler's in action, because why not. Click to see larger views of each. Justice League was closed when I walked by, but apparently opened later in the day.  More seating!  Gold Rusher was also closed when I went by, but did open later.   The Underground was definitely the most popular area when I was at the park.    After a quick water/mask break I had to take a ride on West Coast Racers  From this angle I didn't think people were social distancing, but they actually were. So yay!  The park has gone to 100% mobile/card payments, but you can actually convert cash to a card at kiosks around the park. Really great idea!!  So overall I had a really great day at the park. There were some technical issues, but it's to be expected after the park has been closed over a year. I mean, you wouldn't try to start your car after a year and expect there to be no issues. Right? So just be prepared for ride down time and slower loading times due to cleaning and distancing. All that said, there are a few things I would like to see changed. Namely, more drink locations. Again, they are still re-staffing, but with the heat and masks it would have been nice to have more places to just get a drink vs having to wait in line. But that's small compared to all the good at the park. Kudos to Six Flags and the park staff for taking all the precautions they did. It's so great to have the park open and I can't wait to go back soon. Related Videos
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 Considering the last time we did a "Magic Mountain Update" other than Media events was last May we figured it was way past time to head up to the park and see what's going on. So here we go!! Written by Gregg Condon In celebration of being open 365 days in 2018, the park got a new sign.  Lots of ground clearing going on all around the park. In the front for what is probably more office buildings, in the back for Newhall Ranch. How long until people start complaining about noise from the park?  Please Neal, keep it this way!!  Hey Viper!!! (had a really great ride on it today)  It was a gorgeous day at the park  Let's take a look at CraZanity progress  Honestly not a lot to report, but there is one tiny piece of Metro track back there  Should start seeing some progress soon  Lots and lots of walls  A peek through the wall   Goliath seemed to be having some issues, train was stuck at the top of the hill all day  One last shot before heading out  We had a really great morning at the park, not busy at all. Be sure to take advantage of the operating days during this time of year, during the week you should pretty much have the park to yourself. Related Updates: |
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