The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

[Thrillseeker321This B&M donkey is so smooth!]

I do like the idea of the souvenir cup, and also being able to refill at 7-11 for $0.99.

I also like that idea but when it says at a local 7-eleven does that mean a local 7-eleven around SFMM or around you because I live about 2 hours from SFMM?

[coasterking2981When I grow up, I want to breed donkeys!]

Does Disney have this trouble too, or are they paying the state for these excessive regulations everywhere else?

To the best of my understanding they don't mostly because most of their attractions are built in house, allowing them to set their own height restrictions.

[dylanreichLost My Veganity on the New Hotness trip.]

Anyone else going to Coaster Enthusiast Day tomorrow? I'll probably come back with some sort of trip report... Hopefully the forecasted rain will be light. It's going to be a LONG day... Not to mention I'm running my first half-marathon on Sunday.

[RCBoilermaker14Which came first the turtle or the donkey?]

The rumor about the new coaster is awesome.If it is real,then I probaly won`t get to ride it anytime soon,
It does sound awesome though.

[MechanicCan you see the donkey in my toast?]

I'll be at coaster enthusiast day tomorrow along with my son, Charlie. I'm also hoping the rain stays light, or at least lets up enough at times that we can get some rides in. Be sure to say HI! if you see us. I'll be wearing a grey TPR hoodie.

[dylanreichLost My Veganity on the New Hotness trip.]

^Will do. I'll be wearing a green sweater or a green lantern shirt if I have my sweater off.
Anyone know which major rides they continue to run in light rain and beyond?

[bostonlva“Fear can make a donkey attack a lion”]

I'll be at coaster enthusiast day tomorrow along with my son, Charlie. I'm also hoping the rain stays light, or at least lets up enough at times that we can get some rides in. Be sure to say HI! if you see us. I'll be wearing a grey TPR hoodie.

Its suppose to rain for 4+ hours tom. so i would go there expecting lots of rain

There are 3 coasters that close for rain. Of the 3, 1 is no longer at the park, 1 is already closed for LL:DOD construction and the 3rd is Goldrusher. At least last time I was at the park in the rain Goldrusher was closed.

[dylanreichLost My Veganity on the New Hotness trip.]

^Sweet, thanks. I'm hesitantly excited to get on all of these rides in the rain (I've never been to Magic Mountain in this weather).

[MrSum1_55The only thing better than a naked woman is a naked donkey!]

Also, rather strangely, SFMM still operates two trains on most rides in the rain. Most parks only run a few rides in the rain, and those that do only run one train. SFGAdv can still run El Toro in the rain, but only runs one train. CP shuts down almost all coasters, and the few that remain open run one train (except Millennium Force).

One important not is that, if it rains too hard, or low attendance results from the rain, they may close early. From my understanding, SFGAdv actually does this relatively often. I have even heard that SFMM did this back in 2009, but I am not sure about that. For this reason, it is best not to plan a trip to an SF park on a day with heavy precipitation. However, if you go on a day with light rain, you are probably safe from closure, but the rain may still be enough to scare away some GP.

It rained during ERT at WCB 2011, and I believe everything except Superman stayed open.