Roller coaster · Goliath Plaza
Goliath
The Giovanola hypercoaster with a major first drop, an underground tunnel and a sustained helix.
48" minLine-skip
Southern California · Valencia, California
Six Flags Magic Mountain
The self-declared coaster capital of the world, and for once the marketing is close to true.
Magic Mountain opened in 1971 as a family park and spent the next five decades building a broad coaster lineup. This guide currently tracks ten current coaster records, plus historical pages for retired X2 and permanently closed Superman: Escape from Krypton. That is the guide’s coverage, not a claim to the park’s complete operating coaster count; check current park operations before planning a visit.
The park is built on a hill, but official land labels matter when planning it: Ninja is in Samurai Summit, Tatsu is in Rapids Camp Crossing, Twisted Colossus is in Screampunk District and Goliath is in Goliath Plaza. Use the current official park map for walking routes rather than assuming those rides share a land.
Magic Mountain’s current all-day paid queue products are Fast Lane Reserve and Fast Lane Ultimate. They apply to participating rides under the selected date’s rules and availability. Check the operating calendar, current price and the party’s ride priorities before deciding whether a product adds value.
Last verified October 2026
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At a glance
- Best for
- Coaster enthusiasts · Thrill-seekers · Teenagers and young adults · First-time-in-LA park days
- Less ideal for
- Families with children under 42 inches · Anyone avoiding hills and heat · Dark-ride and show people
- Days needed
- 1 day minimum
- Tallest requirement
- 54in (137cm)
Everything about this park
10 current attractions covered
The attractions covered by this guide, sortable and filterable
Best rides, ranked
An actual ranking, defended one by one
Height requirements
10 rides with a minimum height
Where to eat
6 dining records covered
Best snacks
4 tracked items; unknown prices marked unverified
Guide coverage diagram
Printable; load and test offline access first
Accessibility
Transfers, rentals, quiet spaces
First-timer guide
A plan you can actually follow
Headliners
The rides you plan the day around
If you only get a handful of long queues in you, spend them here.
Roller coaster · Rapids Camp Crossing
Tatsu
The terrain-hugging flying coaster in Rapids Camp Crossing, with a pretzel loop and views over the hillside.
54" minLine-skip
Roller coaster · Screampunk District
Twisted Colossus
The 1978 racing wooden twins rebuilt in steel — now a single hybrid that races its own second train and high-fives its own track twice.
48" minLine-skip
10 area records covered
Areas covered by this guide
These are the area records covered here, with the attraction and dining records currently in our catalog. This is not a count of all official park lands.
Opened 1971
Six Flags Plaza
The entrance plaza, home to Full Throttle’s launches and 160-foot loop.
1 attractions covered3 dining records covered
DC Universe
Batman: The Ride’s official land, separate from Riddler’s Revenge in METROPOLIS.
1 attractions covered
Samurai Summit
Ninja’s official land, with a preserved historical page for permanently closed Superman.
1 attractions covered
Cyclone Bay (legacy guide label)
A previous guide label retained as a historical reference, not a current ride or dining assignment.
0 attractions covered
Baja Ridge
The eastern ridge line, home to Viper's three loops and the park's steepest drop on Goliath's far side approach.
1 attractions covered1 dining records covered
Rapids Camp Crossing
Tatsu’s official land, combining a major flying coaster with the guide’s existing water-area coverage.
1 attractions covered1 dining records covered
METROPOLIS
The official land for Gold Rusher and The Riddler’s Revenge.
2 attractions covered
The Underground
West Coast Racers’ official land, with launched racing and four inversions.
1 attractions covered1 dining records covered
Screampunk District
Twisted Colossus’s official land.
1 attractions covered
Goliath Plaza
Goliath’s official land.
1 attractions covered
Food
Food records covered here
Source-listed items and a clearly marked unverified legacy record. Current prices and firsthand taste reviews are unverified. Mark items on the tracker and they save to your device.
Brisket plate
JB's Smokehouse Legacy item; current availability unverified
Legacy brisket-plate record tied to JB's Smokehouse, whose current venue identity and menu were not verified in the official directory check.
Our take: Current availability, price and dietary suitability are unverified; this is not a current meal recommendation.
Churro
Snack Trax
The official directory lists churros among the snacks at Snack Trax in The Underground. Check current availability, price and ingredients at the venue.
Our take: A source-listed snack to consider; no firsthand taste or portion-value claim is made.
Funnel cake
Funnel Cake Factory
Funnel Cake Factory is an officially listed dessert venue in Six Flags Plaza. Check the current funnel-cake menu, toppings, prices and ingredients before ordering.
Our take: A source-listed dessert option; taste and value have not been reviewed firsthand.
Turkey leg
Katy’s Kettle
The official directory lists turkey legs at Katy’s Kettle in Rapids Camp Crossing. Current price, portion size, ingredients and cross-contact controls are unverified.
Our take: A source-listed meal option; ask staff about allergens rather than relying on the withdrawn gluten-free label.
Things worth knowing before you go
Check queues before deciding on Fast Lane
The value of Fast Lane Reserve or Ultimate depends on the visit date, available rides, current queues and your priorities. Read the official selected-date offer rather than treating all weekdays or weekends as the same.
Two cars on the mountain beat one
For mixed thrill tolerance, choose a reunion point on the official map before splitting up. Tatsu is in Rapids Camp Crossing and Ninja is in Samurai Summit; do not assign all thrill riders to one summit cluster.
Check retirement status before planning
X2 is permanently retired and Superman: Escape from Krypton is permanently closed. The preserved attraction pages are historical and do not establish current ride availability.
Check the current drink offer
Compare the current drink-product price, refill rules, included beverages and your party’s expected use before buying. Heat or a second walking loop alone does not establish savings.
Check the parking route on arrival
Walking distance depends on the assigned parking area, party and conditions. Ask staff about the current pedestrian route, accessible drop-off and any operating parking transport rather than assuming a fixed walk or tram-time saving.
the fall haunt changes the park
After dark on haunt nights, several midways become scare zones and some family areas close. If you are visiting in late September or October with young kids, check which nights run the overlay.
Getting there
Parking
Follow staff directions for the assigned parking area, pedestrian route and accessible drop-off. Walking time and any parking-transport operation vary; no fixed walk or tram saving is established by this guide.
At the entrance
Allow time for parking, security and park entry before the posted opening; check current arrival instructions rather than relying on a fixed processing time.
How to get here
- By car: use current navigation and traffic conditions for the route to Magic Mountain Parkway. Driving time from Los Angeles varies by starting point, traffic and road conditions.
- By transit from Los Angeles Union Station: Metrolink Antelope Valley Line to Newhall, then Santa Clarita Transit to McBean Regional Transit Center (MRTC), then route 3 or 7 to Six Flags. The city’s official guide lists routes 5/6, 4/14 or 12 for the Newhall–MRTC connection; use current schedules to choose the departure.
- By rideshare: well-served, with a designated drop-off lane at the main gate.
- Before a Fright Fest visit, check the final return departure on each leg, including the last train from Newhall. A complete transit trip after an 11 p.m. park exit is not guaranteed; arrange an earlier exit or alternative transportation when needed.
- Current Santa Clarita Transit bus timetables and Metrolink train timetables. Official route references: Santa Clarita Transit and Metrolink.
Six Flags Magic Mountain questions, answered
How many roller coasters does Magic Mountain have?
This guide tracks ten current coaster records at Magic Mountain and keeps X2 and Superman: Escape from Krypton as historical pages. That is the site’s coverage, not the park’s complete operating coaster count. Check Six Flags’ current attraction list and daily operations for a park-wide count.
Can you do Magic Mountain in one day?
A single day can cover your current priorities if the operations, queues and walking route fit. Use the official land assignments and park map to reduce backtracking, then decide whether more time or a line-skip product suits the date.
What is the height requirement situation at Magic Mountain?
Among the current coasters this guide tracks, Ninja requires 42 inches; Gold Rusher, Goliath and Twisted Colossus require 48; West Coast Racers, Tatsu, Full Throttle, Viper, Batman and Riddler’s Revenge require 54. Gold Rusher is not an under-48-inch option. Height alone does not establish permission to ride; all other restrictions apply and attraction staff decide final eligibility.
Is Fast Lane worth it at Magic Mountain?
Compare Fast Lane Reserve and Fast Lane Ultimate for your selected date and priorities. Reserve uses a virtual wait with a return time; Ultimate allows an immediate Fast Lane entrance reservation, not immediate boarding. Both limit you to one reservation at a time and participating rides subject to availability. Admission is separate, and Fright Fest haunted attractions require their own pass; no fixed number of additional rides is guaranteed. Official terms: https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/fast-lane.
How do I get to Magic Mountain without a car?
From Los Angeles Union Station, take Metrolink’s Antelope Valley Line to Newhall, then a Santa Clarita Transit connection to McBean Regional Transit Center and route 3 or 7 to Six Flags. Check current timetables for every leg and the last return connections before choosing transit for a Fright Fest night; service after an 11 p.m. park exit is not guaranteed.
What should I ride first at rope drop?
Tatsu in Rapids Camp Crossing is a strong early option if it is operating and your party meets all restrictions. Plan Ninja separately in Samurai Summit and use the current map for the remaining land stops.
Does Magic Mountain have good food?
This guide records limited dining coverage rather than a complete park-wide tasting assessment. Check the current official dining directory, menu, price, opening status and dietary information before choosing a meal.
Does a height wristband guarantee admission at later rides?
Do not assume a measurement or wristband prevents later remeasurement. Ask Guest Relations about current measurement and wristband procedures, and follow each attraction’s posted restrictions. Attraction staff make the final eligibility determination. Source: https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/frequently-asked-questions
Can we rely on transit after a late-night event?
Check the dated return timetables before visiting: route 3 or 7 from Six Flags, the connection from McBean Regional Transit Center to Newhall, and the last Antelope Valley Line train toward Los Angeles. Do not assume the full trip is available after 11 p.m.; plan an earlier departure or arrange alternative transportation if the last connections do not fit.