 Happy Tuesday and welcome to another update from Six Flags Magic Mountain! In this update you'll see some more of the deconstruction of Tidal Wave, and also unfortunately the crowds that have descended on the park even though it's still currently only at 35% capacity. In the video below I share some thoughts on this so I won't go into it too much here. Written by Gregg Condon  No more temperature checks at the park!  Security was a breeze as always, love this new system! But park entry was another story.  This was the line to get in at about 2:00pm on Saturday. So much for the reservations and staggered arrivals.  The Membership "skip the line" and Flash Pass lines were quite long as well.   Headed up to Samurai Summit for the first time since reopening. Wonder if we'll be seeing Fright Fest this year.  Through the trees you can see what's left of Tidal Wave  Guessing by this time next week this will be mostly gone   Anybody remember when Riddlers, Tidal Wave AND Freefall were here?   Lamps are being removed as well  Sorry for the pole, but here you can see how much is being removed. Oddly enough, it doesn't look like they've done much removal of the station. Hmm.  They've kept some vegitation and removed some   From the other side you can definitely see how little is left   On the way out, a look at the newly repainted Hurricane Harbor slides. The park seemed pretty empty, anybody been to HH? How have the crowds been?  As I was leaving, they were testing the buses. And having to tell everybody not to walk in the bus route. So things ARE returning to normal. Related Videos
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 Last Friday I made a quick stop at Six Flags Magic Mountain on my way up to the Bay Area for some coaster fun at Discovery Kingdom and Great America (those updates are coming up over the next couple of days). Lots of work going on with the 2022 Coaster Project (rumored RMC single rail coaster). Written by Gregg Condon I did have to keep reminding myself that this is now the 2022 project, not 2021, even uploaded the video below as 2021 at first. Thanks to the commenters for catching that for me! This is why you don't edit and narrate video at 7am from a hotel room. =)  Welcome to Magic Mountain! Getting into the park was super easy, more touchless security checkpoints have been added. Wish more parks would go this route.  Headed straight to the back of the park for some solo rides on West Coast Racers, Apocalypse and Gold Rusher.   I guess I could have ridden Tatsu, but I'm honestly not a fan of it. I'll give it my yearly courtesy ride at some point.  The park is looking great!   The underground at about 10:40 or so.    Solo rides are so fun! I did get a few of these over the weekend!    Apocalypse was running well, still could use a bit of track work in a couple of spots  Let's check out what's going on with the 2022 coaster!  There is fence from the exit of Riddlers all the way around the planter towards the bbq restaurant.  Tidal wave is being removed. While this was inevitable, can't help but feel a park as big (and as hot) as SFMM needs more than 2 water rides.  The Dining area is still open, but no shade  Tidal Wave sign is gone  Hope they keep the outer wall as it looks really nice   Over on the DC Universe Side, more walls   Most of the signage for Green Lantern is still up, maybe the new coaster will keep that theme?  The facades have been removed, which is odd. Most likely they were in the way of the coaster layout.  The warehouse there stores all of the prizes for the nearby games. Wondering if it will remain. Time will tell.   Here you can see the flume for Tidal Wave being removed   Batman just reopened from a new paint job and refurbishment. It's looking and running great!   We hope you enjoyed the update, we'll be back at the park in a couple of weeks for more fun and updates. 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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Park is Ready to Open with Extensive New Safety Measures in Place VALENCIA, California — March 18, 2021 —Six Flags Magic Mountain announced plans to reopen the park to members and passholders on April 1 and 2, and to the general public on April 3, 2021. In accordance with state reopening guidelines for theme parks, Six Flags Magic Mountain will operate at reduced attendance levels utilizing a new reservation system. The park is also implementing extensive safety measures including several new advanced technology systems to protect guests and employees. The plan, developed in consultation with infectious disease experts, sets standards for executing at the highest levels of hygiene and social distancing protocols. These procedures will be adjusted on an as-needed basis to ensure compliance with state and county recommendations. “Six Flags Magic Mountain is the undisputed Thrill Capital of the World, and we are excited to get our park open and our world-class collection of coasters running again”, said Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Park President Don McCoy. “Our team is eager to return to work and entertain our guests in a safe environment, providing the much-needed fun and escape we have all missed this past year. I am also looking forward to seeing guests come out and experience West Coast Racers, our newest racing coaster that was only open briefly in 2020.” Los Angeles County will continue to operate a COVID-19 vaccination site in Six Flags Magic Mountain’s parking lot. The park’s reopening date is subject to change based on local, state, and federal guidelines related to COVID-19. Detailed reopening plans include: Park Reservations System to Control Capacity Six Flags Magic Mountain has established attendance caps that are in accordance with current state guidelines to allow for proper social distancing. All Members, Season Pass holders and all guests with a single-day or group ticket will need to make a reservation at www.sixflags.com/reserve. Guests who need single day tickets will be able to reserve during the purchase process. Protocols for the safe operation of rides • Easy-to-identify distance markers have been added in all ride queue lines; • Handrails, ride units, and restraints will be regularly sanitized throughout the day; • Riders on all roller coasters, rides, and attractions will be physically distanced in accordance with state guidelines; and • Masks must remain on while experiencing a ride or attraction. Health Screenings for Guests and Team Members • Contactless IR thermal imaging will be used to screen temperatures of guests and employees prior to entry; • Advanced security screening technology will allow for touchless bag checks; • Individuals will be required to acknowledge and abide by the company’s health policies, which prohibits park entry if guests have recently been exposed to or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19; • Following CDC guidelines, all guests over the age of two and all team members will be required to wear face masks covering the nose and mouth throughout their visit/work day; and • Disposable masks will be available at Guest Relations, and reusable masks will be available for purchase at in-park retail locations. Strictly Enforced Social Distancing • Easy-to-identify distance markers have been added in all park entry, restroom, retail locations, and ride and dining queue lines; • Dining areas have been adjusted to allow ample space between seated parties; • Viewing areas are marked for guests to observe animal exhibits as well as game play, and arcade games have been reconfigured or deactivated to comply with social distancing requirements; and • Guests viewing outdoor entertainment will be separated by a minimum of six feet. Extensive Sanitization and Disinfecting Protocols • Trained and dedicated cleaning teams have been put in place; • Increased sanitization and disinfecting of high touch points including all public seating, tabletops, counters, handrails, doors, and trash cans will occur frequently; • Restroom staff will be available to disinfect each stall and sink area on a frequent basis; • Multiple alcohol-based hand-sanitizer stations will be located throughout the park; and • All work areas will be regularly sanitized and disinfected. Sanitized Food Preparation and Service • Modified menus and implementation of mobile food ordering will help facilitate touchless transactions; • Self-service buffets and salad bars will be reconfigured to eliminate guest contact with food; • Condiments, self-serve cutlery, and napkins will be provided to guests with their meals as required; and • Attendants will serve beverages, and guests will receive drink bottle refills in a paper cup each time they refill. Commercial-Grade Cleaning Equipment and Supplies • All employees will be issued Team Member Action Packs which will include: two reusable face masks, safety glasses, and disposable gloves; • Low pressure backpack sprayers will be utilized for disinfecting large areas; • Abundant supplies of sanitizers and disinfectants will be available; • Microfiber cloths will be used to sanitize surfaces; and • Queue line supplies, fencing, and tents will be in place to promote safe social distancing. Multi-Layered Guest and Team Member Communication • Frontline team members will go through extensive COVID-19 training; Safety messaging and reminders will be communicated on Six Flags’ website, newsletters, and in-park announcements; • Distance markers and physical distance indicators will be in place; and • Informational safety signage will be posted throughout the park. Virtual Hiring Fairs As one of the largest seasonal employers in the country, Six Flags Magic Mountain is currently hiring team members for the 2021 season. The safety of park guests and employees is always the company’s top priority, and applicants may now apply for jobs in a virtual and contact-free environment. About Six Flags Magic Mountain Six Flags Magic Mountain, known as the Thrill Capital of the World, is home to more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions, including world-class roller coasters like West Coast Racers, Twisted Colossus, Full Throttle, and X2. Follow us on Twitter @SixFlags @sfmagicmountain Like us on Facebook @sixflags. @sixflagsmagicmountain Follow us on Instagram @sixflagsmagicmountain Related Videos
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 Yesterday we drove out to Magic Mountain to check out the Cruis’n The Park Car Show put on by West Coast Customs. I remember as a kid going to car shows at Kevin’s Burgers in the San Fernando Valley and this brought back a lot of those vibes. It’s great fun if you’re a car lover or just want to drive through the park again. We chose to go during the day since we’d already driven through the park at night for holiday in the park. Enjoy! Written by Gregg Condon Check out video of the event, pics are down below.  Yes the green lantern station is still there. Hopefully we will learn what’s going on here soon.  Sweet ride.   Disco theme. At the “car wash”. Part of the reason we replaced all the music in our video.    I think the cars in the boardwalk area were my favorite   Noice         Nice car to drive around on your “day off”. (See what I did there?)   That’s a lot of work to put into that car. But you do you bro.  Low ride er       These are some pimped out rides for sure      It was so great seeing West Coast Racers testing.  Really like this shot  And this one      Revolution was testing too. ❤️  I tried to refrain myself from making jokes about the large trucks.   I think we can all agree that Tweety has the best car   A couple more of my favorite shots      Raggy?  That’s a bit extreme.  We like to party! Still waiting for this to show up in the “bus parking” area of The Underground. The Cruis'n the park car show runs weekends through March 14th. You can see all of the details here. Related Videos
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