Admission Cost: The price of a one day admission to Six Flags Magic Mountain is around $65 on any given day. They have many discounts that can reduce that price to just over half off. For instance, if you purchase your tickets online, then you are able to receive $25 off of the admission price at the park. The prices are extremely reasonable and the price for a season pass is not much more than a daily admission. With this season pass, you receive a booklet full of coupons you can use at the park. There is one coupon that even allows you to bring a friend with you for free. There are also coupons for food, stores, and certain percentages off of entertainment. Because of this, the prices at Six Flags were rated a 5.71 on our scale.
Rides: There are many thrilling rides to choose from at Six Flags. As a teenager, this is the place to go for a quick fix of adrenaline. The rides range from absolutely terrifying to the children's rides. Because of this, the rides at six flags attract a wide range of customers. This type of park is perfect for families because it has rides for all age groups. The smaller children can stay in the smaller section with their parents while the older children go to seek thrills on the larger rides. Many of the rides have been well-known among those who have never been to Six Flags such as Goliath which has a 255 foot drop that is taken at over 80 miles per hour. The rides at Six Flags earned a rating of 8.29 on our scale.
Food: The food at Six Flags is inexpensive when compared to that of other parks. The variety of foods ranges from snow cones to pasta. There are food stands and restaurants scattered throughout the park. This accommodates those who want to quickly grab some food and hurry off to the next ride. It also provides a good opportunity for those who want to sit down and take their time. Most of the food at this park tastes very good, but there are some questionable stands. This park's food is cheap but not always full of quality. This is why it was rated a 5.57 on our scale.
Lines: The lines at Six Flags are long, but they seem to go by very quickly. I have never stood in line for more than 45 minutes. They also provide machines that give off a mist in the lines in order to keep everyone cool. This helps the wait be less of a hassle on the hot days under the sun. There are entertainers that can often be seen from lines that keep you occupied while waiting in line as well. Wait times are often less than an hour and it is refreshing to have the misters cool you down. You hardly even notice the amount of time you wait in line because of the cool mist as well as the entertainers. According to most, no lines are good lines. This is why it earned a 6.14.
Miscellaneous This park is full of fun activities as well as rides. A unique aspect of this park is that it has caricature drawing and bracelet making. There are shows that you can go watch according to the schedule that each person is given upon entering. These shows are mostly about Superman and other Marvel heroes. Because of this being the theme of the entire park, these shows fit perfectly the crowd that Six Flags attracts. There are many games to play as well as rock walls and rope ladders to climb for entertainment here. The attractions here make Six Flags popular along with all of the shopping areas. There are many stores that sell superhero themed merchandise. You often see many people walking around Six Flags wearing the cape of their favorite superhero.
Locations: California: *Magic Mountain, Los Angeles Hurricane Harbor, Los Angeles Marine World, Vallejo — San Francisco Bay area Waterworld, Concord Waterworld, Sacramento
Colorado: Elitch Gardens, Denver
Georgia: Over Georgia, Atlanta White Water, Atlanta American Adventures, Atlanta
Illinois: Great America and Hurricane Harbor, Chicago
Louisiana: New Orleans
Kentucky: Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville
Maryland: America, Baltimore/Washington, DC
Massachusetts: New England, Springfield
Missouri: St. Louis
New Jersey: Great Adventure, Jackson Hurricane Harbor, Jackson Wild Safari, Jackson
New York: Darien Lake, Buffalo The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom, Lake George
Ohio: Wyandot Lake, Columbus
Oklahoma: Frontier City, Oklahoma City White Water Bay, Oklahoma City
Texas: Over Texas, Arlington Hurricane Harbor, Arlington Fiesta Texas, San Antonio AstroWorld, Houston SplashTown, Houston
Washington: Wild Waves & Enchanted Village, Seattle