Ultimate Guide to Riding All 15 Roller Coasters at Six Flags Magic Mountain

For roller coaster enthusiasts, Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles is a paradise of thrills and excitement. On my first visit in December, four rides were closed, but on my second visit in January, all rides were open except for Superman. You can check the app after the park opens to see if your favorite rides are available before heading out. Arriving at 1 PM and finishing by 7 PM, I managed to ride all the roller coasters. Starting with X2 and moving clockwise, the actual wait times were much shorter than those shown on the app, with the longest being only 20-30 minutes, so a Flash Pass wasn't necessary. Here's my personal ranking of must-ride attractions: 🌟 Must-Ride: - 🎢 X2: A unique roller coaster where you lie down and start backward, with rotating seats and intense centrifugal force. It's thrilling and feels like you're being thrown out (take the right path in line for more excitement). - 🎢 WONDER WOMAN: The world's longest and tallest single-rail coaster. It's fun with great centrifugal force! - 🎢 Goliath: Features two near-vertical drops with intense centrifugal force, making you lift off your seat. - 🎢 Twisted Colossus: Surprisingly intense with lots of centrifugal force and minimal restraints, adding a thrilling sense of insecurity (watch your neck). - 🎢 Full Throttle: Super fast, launching at 75 mph with two major centrifugal forces, making you feel airborne. - 🎢 West Coast Racers: A racing concept coaster that's fast and fun, worth riding twice. - 🎢 Tatsu: Experience flying face down with fast and exhilarating dives, no centrifugal force. - 🎢 Apocalypse: A wooden coaster that's a bit scary with fast speeds and tight turns, not my favorite but a friend's top pick. ⭐️ Regular Attractions: - 🎢 RIDDLER's Revenge: Stand-up coaster with no centrifugal force. - 🎢 Viper: Fast with constant loops, watch for neck and head jerks, minor centrifugal force. - 🎢 Scream: Nothing special but still fun, no centrifugal force. - 🎢 CraZanity: A classic must-ride giant pendulum. - 🎢 Drop of Doom: A 415-foot drop tower, a must-try. - 🎢 The New Revolution: Ordinary but better than Batman. - 🎢 Batman: Feet dangling below the track with full inversions, but too short to be exciting, no centrifugal force. - 🎢 Ninja: Not fast, no centrifugal force, great for chatting while riding. For roller coaster fans visiting Los Angeles, Six Flags Magic Mountain is a must-visit for an exhilarating experience that will leave your throat hoarse! ⚠️ Pro tip for seasoned coaster riders: The front row offers the best views and psychological thrill, while the back row provides more intense centrifugal force. #LosAngeles #CaliforniaThemeParks #SixFlagsMagicMountain #RollerCoasters #SixFlags