Welcome to another West Coast Racers update from Six Flags Magic Mountain. 

Now that work is picking up at the site, you may see more frequent updates as we follow the progress of the ride. Let's take a look!! 

Not sure if this a permanent change or not, but the Member entrance has been moved. 

It was a beautiful day at the park and despite it being both Jubilee and a Holiday weekend, the park was surprisingly not busy during the morning hours. 

You may remember from our last West Coast Racers update that we had a bit of criticism for the park based on the amount of rides that weren't open. I also was unable to fit on Batman (but that wasn't on the park). 

I'm happy to say that today's visit was a complete 180 from our previous visit. Rides were open, running great AND I fit on Batman. 

I know the update seemed kind of harsh, but we've always called it like it is. And I'm very glad to call this visit like it is. Great day at the park!! 

Some work going on around the entrance to Tidal Wave, maybe some re-do of the concrete here? 

Hi Metropolis!! 

You are looking great!! 

So let's get into our West Coast Racers update. We have both video and pics for you this week. 

We also included some Slo-Mo video of other rides around the park, because why not. =) 

Of course, as I was going to get pics of the ride I realized I didn't put the memory card in the DSLR, so cell pics will have to suffice. 

Launch Track is close to complete and as you can see, the White track is heading up

Lots of work going on around Cyclone 500

Another view

Zoomed in, sorry about the quality. Cell Phone cameras work great, until you have to zoom in.

Headed up towards Ninja, an overview of the area. 

Another zoomed shot, there was actually a LOT of new track done on Apocalypse. 

From this angle it almost looks like the Cyclone 500 loading area is the station for West Coast Racers. 

Took a look at some of the new merchandise around the park, I really love this Sweatshirt. 

Some other colors that definitely aren't my style, but they may be yours. 

How much are you gonna pay me to wear a half sweatshirt? I do love the Pride sweatshirt, just don't need to show off my gut wearing it. 

Picked up some of the Coasterdynamix Nanocoaster's for a friend. These are actually really cool and I may have to get some for myself at some point. 

Alright, that's gonna wrap it up for this update. Hope you enjoyed. The ride is really starting to move along and I'd anticipate even more work being visible soon. As for an opening, we had said around Fright Fest during our last update, and we are still holding to that. Although maybe mid to late August isn't out of the question. 

Today we headed up to Six Flags Magic Mountain to check out the progress on West Coast Racers. But more than that, we were actually looking forward to getting to the park early, using our Diamond Membership early entry to our advantage and being able to ride some of our favorite rides quickly. 

Unfortunately, best laid plans don't always work out. 

Now before I get into the parts of our day that were extremely frustrating I just want to preface this. I don't hate Magic Mountain, or Six Flags. In fact, it's been my "home" park for my entire life. I've never lived more than 50 miles from the park (which is how far I currently live). I remember as a kid being totally intimidated by Colossus, and getting off of it and wanting to ride again. I remember getting Twickets. Revolution was my first looping coaster. I've been a Season Pass Holder at the park for probably 30 of my 43 years on this planet. 

That being said, Six Flags Magic Mountain, we need to have a talk. 

​Let's start off with the good: 

I was super excited when I realized upon getting in for early entry that the front of the park was open. And that people could take care of membership stuff, do some shopping and even ... 

Get the "front of the line" pass for their membership. This was the first time I've actually used this benefit as the line was always too long. And I never wanted to waste the precious time you have before the park opens to get it. Always figured I was better served riding stuff. 

So yay, kudos for that!! (I would suggest having a food/drink location open though for those hot summer days)

So after getting my front of the line pass for Twisted Colossus I waited patiently for 10:20 and made my way over to Full Throttle. 

Closed

Ok, it happens, no biggie. Plus, it's sponsored by Chick Fil' A and well, that's another article. 

So I made my way over to Revolution. 

Nice to see them keeping up the planters, although they may want to trim some of this so you can see the sign. 

Hi Ace!! 

After a very fun ride on Revolution I figured I'd head up the hill, take a spin on Ninja and then take West Coast Racers pics. 

On the way I noticed that X2 was not open yet. Hmm. 

​Roaring Rapids however is back open!! 

Since I'll be riding Infinity Falls next Thursday, I skipped this. I've heard I'll get plenty wet on that one. 

And of course, the path back to Apocalypse is still closed. 

Headed up the hill, Ninja closed. In fact, they were still walking the lift hill. 

So I decided to just get West Coast Racers pics instead. 

As you can see, there is still a LOT of work to be done here. 

You can however see some of the retracking work done on Apocalypse. Let's hope they aren't done, they certainly have the time. 

Since Jet Stream wasn't open yet either ... had a clear view. Pretty sure the new "building" they are putting in will be electronics for the launch. 

Victory is in your future ... how far into the future? Honestly? I'd be surprised if it's ready by Fright Fest at this point. Just trying to be honest here. 

Looks like more footers still need to be poured. 

Some are already done as you can see here. 

Cage'y things that go in the hole'y things that the dig'y things make. 

Crane on site, not a big one though. So don't expect to see any track going vertical anytime soon. This is likely for the footer rebar. 

Over by Cylone 500, some digging is going on. 

Which brings me to my next frustration with Magic Mountain. They were SO excited about this ride, they had that huge party in August to announce it. And here we sit, in early May. The ride has at least 3-4 months of construction left to go. 

Yet Canada's Wonderland opened their new ride ... yesterday. We're talking Southern California vs Toronto. Yes, we got a lot of rain. Not more than them. 

This area of the park closed after Fright Fest. That was in November. That was SIX months ago. And this is the result. 

So if you're planning on making a trip to SFMM to ride WCR, maybe make them holiday plans? 

As I continued my walk around the park, CraZanity was also closed. It was now around 11:00 and nobody was even here to test the ride. 

Batman was open, however I had to do the "walk of shame". 

I rode Batman opening day. And have ridden it HUNDREDS of times. Today was the only time I've ever come close to not fitting on this. And I've been heavier than I am now. 

Have heard from a few people that they did shorten the belts on this and Riddlers in February. 

This frustration is on me though, not the park. Time to drop a few inches before our cruise in August. =) 

So I figured I'd use my front of the line on Twisted Colossus and then head ... oh, look, closed. 

The other frustration was, I had now walked all the way around the accessible area's of the park. And had yet to see any food/drink locations open. As you can see, Wascal's doesn't open until 11:30. An hour after the park. 

I did eventually get something to drink across from Full Throttle, so there was that. 

Before leaving I did do another lap around the park. Another Kudos, the restrooms on Samurai Summit appeared to have gotten some work. Very thankful for clean and refurbished restrooms. 

Glad to say that Ninja was open. CraZanity was open and by the time I got back over there, Twisted Colossus was open and I was able to use my front of the line. No walk of shame there!! 

The ride is still amazing. I'll give the crew credit, I raced on both laps. 

Today while out and about getting my race stuff for the LA Marathon on Sunday I figured I'd make a quick stop at Six Flags Magic Mountain to see what's going. Especially since our last update from the park was ... checks calendar ... Holiday in the Park? That can't be right? But alas, it is. 

​Lots to get to, let's head in!! 

It was a beautiful day at the park. Cool and sunny. 

This is new since our last visit (although we know, not necessarily new). 

I asked if I could get my front of the line for my Diamond Membership here, but nope, can only get it at the Flash Pass office. 

Of course, this was probably a 20-30 minute wait. So I passed. I have yet to use this benefit of my pass. They have to come up with a better way to get people their free front of the line passes (and premiere parking for that matter). 

Really wanted to ride Rev today, but it was down when I passed by. 

Roaring Rapids is closed for refurbishment so the path ends here. You have to go up through Samurai Summit or all the way around to get to Jet Stream and Dive Devil. 

Part of the reason we haven't been to the park since November, other than being insanely busy, is that there really isn't much going on with West Coast Racers. 

We did hear that they started (finally) pouring footers yesterday. 

With other parks located in far worse weather locations opening their rides in the next few weeks or a month, there really is no excuse for this. Sure they are redoing a lot, but they knew that going in. 

We have a great relationship with SFMM, but we've always told it like it is. It's simply baffling that the park can't seem to get rides open for the start of summer season. It wasn't always this way either. It's just been the last few rides. 

That said, we really are looking forward to West Coast Racers and I know the ride and surrounding area will be amazing when it's done. 

A couple of zoomed in shots, sorry, didn't have the good camera today so cell phone zoom is all ya get. 

The re-track of Apocalypse is continuing as well. Hoping that the ride is back to it's opening year glory!! 

It is quite a big construction area. We aren't sure how many Star Wars Lands fit in here though. =) 

Down below, the walls end just after the preview center. It's nice that they've kept it open, even if it's just so us nerds can get pics through the windows. 

Truck-Blocked!!! =) 

Lots of work going on all over the site 

And also near Cyclone 500 (which I've totally never done). 

Diggin' the holes!!! 

And lastly, Jet Stream is also getting a refurb right now. 

Alright, that's gonna wrap it up!! We have no idea when we'll be back at the park, I'd imagine once West Coast Racers is semi-vertical they may do some kind of tour in the near future. 

As far as when the ride will open, right now, your guess is as good as ours. But it will definitely be summer, not spring. 

Hope you enjoyed the update!!