Six Flags Magic Mountain

Theme park · Santa Clarita, California

Illustration of Six Flags Magic Mountain

Overview

Six Flags Magic Mountain is a theme park in Santa Clarita, known for having one of the largest collections of roller coasters in the world.

History

The park opened on May 29, 1971, as Magic Mountain, developed by the Newhall Land and Farming Company with Sea World. In 1976 its Great American Revolution became the first modern roller coaster with a vertical loop. Six Flags bought the park in 1979, and it later held the world record for the most roller coasters in one park.

Today

The park draws large crowds in summer and during its Halloween season.

Sources

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