Six Flags Magic Mountain

[Punk]

It's been like 2 years since I've been there. The lines were pretty long. I plan on taking my girlfriend soon and I wanted to know if any of you have gotten the Flash Pass. Was it worth it? 

Edited July 30, 2015 by CM Punk

[Jason]

It's been 20 years for me. Every time I go I see some big fights there.

[stevestevens]

I just went a couple of years ago.  I think it was 1996.  Just sit at the bottom of the hill where Ninja is and watch people trip on the speed bump that sits right at the bottom of the hill (I hope it is still there).  Doing that beat standing in line all day.  

[mrwicked]

I just went a couple of years ago.  I think it was 1996.  Just sit at the bottom of the hill where Ninja is and watch people trip on the speed bump that sits right at the bottom of the hill (I hope it is still there).  Doing that beat standing in line all day.  

 

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Steve is a time traveler. Some of us get it.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

I've never been there. No plans to go.

[Redondo]

I haven't been there in years. I always stay away from there at night. We leave before dark. They say that's when the bad element comes out.

[Lhalo]

Just be sure to wear either all red or all blue when you go. Make lots of signs with your hands too. The natives like that.

[Tank]

i went two years ago, the first time i'd been there in about 20 years. i sat at a table and read all day. the kids like the roller coasters, but there's not really much for adults. was surprised and disappointed that they took out the log ride.

[Count Orlok]

I don't remember lines being very bad. Just get the coke can discount.

[CaliAngel]

I just went on Wednesday. I have a Gold Season Pass, which comes with free parking and I got my buddy in for $10 with season pass perks. Admittedly, I am a roller coaster enthusiast. I have operated multiple rides at 3 parks in Southern California, and was a roller coaster mechanic for about 2 years. Roller coasters and Angels baseball are pretty much the only things I nerd out about.

 

Don't believe the knuckleheads in this thread, the park no longer has the gangster trouble making hooplah reputation it became popular for a decade or 2 ago. Some people love living in the past. The place ain't Disneyland, but it's much better than what it used to be. Ride operators at this park, however, have much to be desired. Which is why if you wanna ride a bunch of coasters, the Flash Pass may be your friend. Keep in mind, Magic Mountain has some pretty extreme rides, so maybe you don't need to go on everything to have a good time.

 

The Flash Pass is kind of worth it, if you're not going to visit in a long time after this trip, or if you wanna get on everything, and are willing to pay up the ass. Best thing to do is go to the park early, see how the crowds are accumulating, then decide whether or not you want to wait in lines or pay to cut everyone off. Looks like the platinum is $125 per person (after paying for a ticket to get in), which will get you both 1 line cutting ride on Twisted Colossus, Full Throttle, and Superman. Then you get to cut in line for everything else unlimited besides X2, which you can actually pay $20 per person to cut in that line as well. The gold is $70 per person. I've done the gold, waited for X2, Full Throttle and Superman and got on everything. Cutting in line on every ride is overrated IMO. I'd suggest the Gold, get on all those rides, then actually wait for the other ones you didn't pay to cut in line for. Waiting in line is fun, especially with a girlfriend.

 

X2 generally has an afternoon "lull" where waits between 3pm and 6pm are between 30-60 minutes.

 

https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/store/flash-pass

 

If you can go during the week, that's your best chance to get on as many rides as possible.

 

X2, Twisted Colossus and Tatsu are my favorites there. Any other questions? Ask and I could probably give you some pretty accurate answers.

 

[Punk]

Thanks for the info! I'll probably end up getting the gold pass. I don't really mind waiting in line. I just want to get on everything.

[Guest]

I always have gone mid week during the school year and lines there have never been bad even without the flash pass. Every time gone I've been there's been at least one open ride with nobody in line behind such that I could remain on the ride for multiple runs.

I have not been there since twisted colossus was released though (last time I went was shortly after the first colossus closed)

[Brandon]

i'd like to point out i'm the only one who actually answered the OP's question.

Yes, you have directed the attention to you once again and we acknowledge.

[Brandon]

Hahahahaha

[Brandon]

Ps. Last time I went was 1992 when they were going to do the Paperboy and TLC, but they shut down due to rioting and over crowding. Good times.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Damn brandon...took it way back with paperboy....lol

[Brandon]

It was hilarious. The freeway exit was so backed up black dudes were getting and pissing on the side of the freeway.