Goliath Getting PAINTED! Sign Makeover! And MORE! |

[@seanlewis1148]

While we await the new coaster for Magic Mountain in 2026 the upgrades they're doing are great, but would be even better is if we get some new thrilling flat rides, at LEAST 7 good ones, a few of them with immersive theming. And possibly in the future we get two new water attractions.

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

New flat rides and water rides would be great!

[@the_ambassador_ert]

My future studio!!

[@ShadowRamsFan]

I bet the former golden bear theater may be a future coaster. People thought it was gonna be turned into another stage. Former Scramblers to be replaced with another ride. Superman rides rumored to be closed and demolished or reopened. I hope they reopen the pizza place or replace it with another restaurant.

[@Themeparkanxiety]

Laughing Dragon will be demolished early next year from what I've heard. The building is no longer up to California codes

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

I hope the restaurant gets remodeled.

[@justarandomname8796]

Im praying a mack Stryker since i have seen the chain working with mack

[@rexnewcombe8337]

I think it will be like Fly with a steam punk theme .

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

I'd LOVE that!

[@F7Coast]

Superman outliving Kingda Ka could’ve never guessed.

[@MrWaffles_YT]

Kingda ka is more expensive

[@Yikes_its_Psychs]

Is it really though? It's hardly ever open, and is rumored to be closed (sbno) until removal in 2025/26

[@Yikes_its_Psychs]

​@@MrWaffles_YTmaybe because they literally cant find parts for Superman anymore. They had to buy everything Dreamworld had for Tower Of Terror 2, and it's still not enough to keep superman operating consistently.

[@Themeparkanxiety]

@@Yikes_its_PsychsSuperman is also 20 years older than KA. Yes, it ran for much longer.

[@JSXSProductions]

@@Themeparkanxiety Superman's only like 8 years older than Ka. It opened in '97.

[@BateMasterJeff9887]

Took them 2 decades…wow

[@Themeparkanxiety]

Took who 2 decades?

[@seanlewis1148]

​​@@ThemeparkanxietyMagic Mountain finally getting a lil TLC...especially with the repainting of Goliath, after 20+ years since being built.

[@Shhhhh776]

They started running the magic mover again last time we were there I haven’t seen that thing move yet pretty fun to ride in hopefully Superman is open next time riding up to the top just for ninja feels a little silly

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

Magic Mover was running yesterday too. Really nice to see considering it was a Monday.

[@wawawis]

Seeing Cedar Fair do all of these ride removals and in such sweeping fashion makes me wonder if they're gearing up for survival mode. In other words, I'm wondering if they're worried about a potential worsening economic conditions within the next few years, be it nationwide or worldwide. They are going to be spending a good chunk of money though, but they are doing every thing they can to chew the fat and improve efficiently and they're doing it at a fast pace.

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

You might have a point! But it also feels like they will only do this to the legacy Six Flags parks. Given Cedar Fair executives are mostly running the show now. It's a bit hypocritical to modify Top Thrill Dragster but then not do the same for Kingda Ka. Perhaps if it wasn't a nightmare with Zamperla? They should have just sucked it up and went back to Intamin.

[@wawawis]

@@AmericasCoasterNetwork I guess they have been doing the same trimming at their own major parks over the past few years like the removals of Vortex and Firehawk at KI and Wicked Twister at CP. They also left a couple holes at KD that are finally getting filled back in. Carowinds has also seen some removals in recent years. So in many ways, they're probably just doing the same stuff to the Six Flags parks that they have already done to their parks a few years back. If that's the case, than hopefully they will fill the shoes of the old rides they're remove. In Kings Dominion's case, Rapterra is bound to be an excellent coaster, but will it meet or exceed what Volcano was? I'm sure it will be a subject of controversy for years to come. I'm still not totally convinced they'll get rid of all of Kingda Kas structure. It looks like it, but they like to throw people off. They used different language with Kingda Ka than they used with Green Lantern or the other adjacent rides. Rumor has it that Cedar Point originally wanted to go with Intamin for the reimagination of TTD but turned it down when their proposal called for the removal of Iron Dragon and they didn't want to remove it. Then Zamperla came along with those new trains and a proposal that didn't include touching Iron Dragon.If this is at all true, removing adjascent rides to Kingda Ka would suggest they may be going the Intamin route, but we can only dream. I'd like to think that Zamperla has already solved all the issues behind the scenes on and on paper and it's just a matter of physically implementing the changes, but there's no evidence to support that optimism.

[@garattyfisher]

I remember that gift shop being open. It was cool. Just what was available inside the park (magnets, mugs, shirt) on the outside. I'm assuming it was a last minute buy they regretted not getting in the park. Gotta get those gifts for the family and friends.

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

They should partner up with Wendy's next door and offer some kinda discount with purchase.

[@lizggil123]

Aww I like the six flags California sign

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

It'll look even better when finished.

[@seanlewis1148]

It'll be best if they bring the Magic Mountain name back to the forefront(without doning the Six Flags title on the prefix) ...........like Cedar Point

[@psychopompinc.646]

Going by rumor mill, the Golden Bear coaster will be a Vekoma Flying Motorbike which is from a patent that was filed, but hasn't been built anywhere, thus "first of its kind" in North America. That style would be an awesome terrain coaster. It also makes sense financially that there was probably a package deal done with Flash Vertical Velocity. I'd be down for an Axis coaster though too. On another page a SFMM employee said that Supes is getting refurbished (for now), and there are no plans to remove Viper, but Ninja might be on the way out. If so, that's a very large plot of land, especially if they went out to the edge of the park. I could see the park getting a package of Zamperla flatrides. One to replace Scrambler (which would make me sad because I love that ride), but also to fill the space at Pistachio Park, and maybe put another flatride down by Goliath where the dirt lot is. And Dear SF.. please finish Wonder Woman's station theming and add some theming to the ride itself, maybe Greek pillars or temple parts to create some head choppers or near misses which would make an already fun ride even more exciting.

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

Man, I'd hate to see Ninja go. Especially if it does before Iron Dragon. That one is the worst of the bunch. Thankfully, Cedar Fair seems to love their Suspended Coasters. Hopefully that bodes well for Ninja.

[@ttam23ps3]

@@AmericasCoasterNetworkninja going would be so sad :(

[@psychopompinc.646]

@@AmericasCoasterNetwork I'd hate to see Ninja go too and wish that style of ride would make a resurgence. With new technology they could do some really amazing things with it. The one thing that gives me a bit of nerves about it is that at Canada's Wonderland, The Bat is allegedly on the chopping block. Fingers crossed that Ninja stays though.

[@troyvsc]

I thought Flash Vertical Velocity was a one off because Six Flags got it on the cheap as another park canceled ut after the ride had been manufactured.

[@psychopompinc.646]

@@troyvsc You are correct. That is my understanding as well, but it's not uncommon for discounts on multiple purchases from the same company. And the timeline fits since they would both have been pre-merger purchases. No matter what, I'm going to be stoked there is something new to ride at MM.

[@alexalbin1187]

I said this months ago, I was fearful of Superman getting the ax, but I think the thing keeping it around is holding the record coaster count. They really need to cover the LSM on it. Thanks for the video! Love seeing the park whenever I can!

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

You're welcome. And cover the entire launch with a tunnel? I'd be kinda okay with that. I was thinking the same thing regarding that coaster count record. But how many can they seriously have? In terms of coasters getting repainted... You could repaint one every single year and it would take 20 years to get back to the first.

[@alexalbin1187]

@ hahaha yes, cover the launch with a tunnel and theme it like the ice cave, and do like fog at the opening before you go vertical. Change it up and keep the weather off the launch. And as for the paint, yea, or paint 2 per year in the slow season. What do you think?

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

That would be awesome!

[@Themeparkanxiety]

I suspect Cedar Fair couldn’t care less about the coaster record. In fact, I bet they can’t wait to give Cedar Point back it’s record

[@alexalbin1187]

@ except now it’s not a rivalry, it’s a sister park 👍🏻

[@feedthehungry1]

They just did a complete overhaul on Scrambler????? Wow! The old Four winds Steak House AKA Laughing Dragon Has not been open for 20 years SMH it has epic views and patio seating and is really a slum lord move on Six Flags behalf........I guess thats why I renamed them Six Slumlords lol........They took out all the people movers too and the park is almost 300 acres twice the size of disney! Thanks for pointing those things out too man they need to really pay attention and invest into such an iconic venue with so much potential........

[@kentsoliday763]

I'm thinking the new coaster is going to be a Vekoma like Fonix. It would be crazy redundant if they built another launched top hat coaster right next to Full Throttle lol

[@Deadtetraglofish]

Im thinking maybe a vekoma new gen or a mack stryker

[@victorandrews9388]

I really admire your tenacity! The sheriff and the employee acting a bit sus would’ve had me running, but you kept recording so we could get these amazing updates. It’s so awesome to see the park getting some love, especially the main sign. It’s more than just a first impression-it’s something everyone on the freeway sees.

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

Sure thing! Yeah, I've gotten used to being bothered by ignorant park employees, security, etc. Would happen all the time when covering Fiesta Village construction at Knott's. Employees telling me I can't film from locations open to the public. I even had one employee tell me that I was making her uncomfortable! That was after me telling her that I've already spoken with guest relations and security. And that there's no issue. Last week at Universal Studios I was stopped by security for filming from the fire stairs at one of the parking structures. It's absolutely absurd. But, I'm not doing anything illegal. So I'm not gonna stop getting video. Agreed about that sign being a first impression and something everyone sees from the freeway! I can't wait to see what they do with it!

[@edwoo1005]

@@AmericasCoasterNetwork Glad you didn't get arrested during the making of this video!

[@themeparklunatic1996]

Last time I remember that sign gift shop being open was 1994 or 95 I only know because as a kid I always wanted to go in there but I remember they sold stuff that didn’t have anything to do with the park it was like abstract art it was weird

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

Oh wow. I was also going there as a kid in those years. But I don't remember it being open. Then again, maybe my dad just never bothered to stop there!

[@AttractionSource]

It really does feel like the new Six Flags (Cedar Fair) management have a hit list of things to repair / replace / remove throughout the chain. Interesting times. Glad the sign is getting some love. Sending best wishes to Superman haha!

[@OakViewFilms]

Really glad Goliath is finally getting repainted, and going back to the original colors (The supports from 2000 were a darker teal color than what we had now, so looks like theyre going back to that scheme). Hoping the fog in the tunnel returns as well!

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

The green lift hill light needs to return too!

[@OakViewFilms]

@@AmericasCoasterNetwork That too! My first ride on it was a nightride and it had those green lifthill lights. Really set the mood.

[@seanlewis1148]

As well as lighting up the GOLIATH facade(INDIVIDUALLY), as they were when it first opened!!!

[@jaysonruiz6127]

This is so exciting for my home park omggg like about time lol now please give the queen ww theming and more greenery 💚🥹🥹

[@seanlewis1148]

Exactly....and while they're at it, give the indoor que AND station immersive theming as well as air conditioning in the que, especially since it gets so hot during the summer. And FINALLY put the WW logo on top of the lifthill!!

[@JJJJ-he8bz]

They better leave scream alone

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

I hope it stays and they landscape around it.

[@seanlewis1148]

Scream ain't going nowhere

[@pieceofham]

You know what color Goliath will be?

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

Same colors

[@pieceofham]

Thanks

[@gridley]

I wish more of SFMM's walkways were broken up with trees & landscaping. Adding shade to MM, particularly during summer, is a necessity. Also, large expanses of barren concrete make sparse attendance more noticeable. However, I've seen vids of very well themed, expensive amusement parks in Dubai & not enough visitors can make any place lose its vibe. But areas like MM's Samurai Summit are inexcusable, whether crowded or not. I also saw a recent vid that noted even after hundreds of millions of $$ were poured into California Adventure by the Disney Co, the improvements weren't necessarily reflected in much higher visitor counts. Still, something's gotta give.

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

When Magic Mountain first opened, people were getting heat stroke because the newly planted trees didn't provide enough shade. Fast forward to the 90's and early '00s and trees around the park were big and mature. So much shade all over the park. However, since then, trees are cut down whenever a new coaster is added. The area where Full Throttle is used to be so lush and cool. Especially with the lake for Log Jammer. DC Universe also had a lot of trees before Green Lantern. Then even more were cut down for Wonder Woman. West Coast tsae the removal of trees too. The concept art showed them being replaced with palm trees. But that never happened. Hopefully, under new management, tons of shade producing trees are planted throughout the park. Along with new concrete paths everywhere.

[@gridley]

@@AmericasCoasterNetwork They say talk is cheap, & I admit what I'd like to see happen is easier said than done. Although millions of $$ of improvement to me are a necessity, the accounting ledgers of MM may not justify the expense. However, sometimes I see things mishandled not necessarily because of a lack of money, but because folks in charge don't care or are uninterested in what makes something very good or very bad. Disney's California Adventure in 2001 is a major example of that. Yep, its budget was too small, but the judgment of its planners was even smaller.

[@RonRoques]

Means absolutely nothing and is complete speculation, but if you look at where the restroom that was removed is in relation to the Superman tower and figure maybe they get rid of Food Etc. and split its offerings into new separate locations, it's a sizable chunk of land they could clear out. Caveat being the employee cafeteria which is the back half of that building. But basically, if you removed Superman, the queue building for Lex Luthor, the Daily Planet (which would no longer be applicable) and Food Etc., that's a decent plot of land. And on the backend, they could utilize that path across the top of the hill that goes under Superman as a new route from one side of the park to the other.

[@Coaster-it]

The scrambler is not on the website and log ride says it’s defunct

[@seanlewis1148]

Log Ride, or Jet Stream?

[@Coaster-it]

@ the app log ride

[@seanlewis1148]

​@@Coaster-itOh ok.....although Log Jammer has been gone 12 yrs.

[@Coaster-it]

@ I know

[@DanielRodriguez-sl6tt]

Yes! There was a fire in June. And unfortunately from what I’ve heard in July is that maintenance is trying to get both sides running for a proper goodbye for the ride as a whole. I don’t know if things have changed since the merger. But that’s what I’ve heard.

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

I'd hate to see it go. But would give them major props for getting it back open for a proper send-off.

[@tbx59]

Finally putting some work into the sign - thing's been an eyesore for quite some time. Goliath looks good.

[@stephenn77]

Bright orange on Goliath will make it look just like Tatsu! They should choose a different color scheme! I just want landscaping underneath Scream rather than just being a parking lot coaster. 🌵 I think the main reason the park is so empty most of the time is because progress is so incredibly slow here! I have no motivation to return any time soon… There’s a reason why Universal and Disney are always busy even mid-week! They know how to invest in their parks and maintain their parks!!

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

The shade of orange on Goliath is different than what was used of Tatsu. Also, the difference in colors used for the supports make the color schemes unique.

[@MikalMullaly]

God I wish they’d take Viper down. Its time has definitely come to an end.

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

I just rode Viper on Friday and it wasn't running any worse than it was 20 years ago. I'd love for it to stay.

[@azerothicbuilds6342]

Never got a ride on superman :( last time I saw it running was in August 24th 2024 but lines were too long. Hope to see it back up and running!

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

I hope to see it running again too! 🙏

[@matthewthecoasterjunkierom437]

I appreciate you mentioning my thoughts what's the electrical issues on Superman that is what my friend told me was going on and as for the new ride when the images tell the story the steel bird it could be a scaled-down version of Falcons flight in Saudi Arabia food for thought

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

Sure thing! I hope that's all it is with Superman. Uh... How would a scaled down Falcon's Flight be? That thing is a one of a kind with that massive cliff and available space to do some crazy stuff.

[@matthewthecoasterjunkierom437]

@@AmericasCoasterNetwork the amount of land clearing they're doing tells me that they're going to try and do something similar

[@baseballdogo]

is goliath gonna be closed for the holidays? i was looking forward to getting on it next week

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

I believe so. Tatsu took 2+ months of getting painted. And, while in a more difficult location, it has 900 less feet of track than Goliath. I imagine Goliath doesn't reopen until late January/early February. Unless the park decides to pause painting for the busy season.

[@SurflinerBoy455]

I saw at Great Adventure that they're likely rebranding legacy six flags parks to just their park name i saw it's called Great Adventure's Holiday in the Park without the six flags name, But now they're under cedar fair with the Six Flags Name, i felt the Six Flags name will only stay in Over Georgia, and Over Texas, I felt St Louis will be Renamed to Mid America, I felt Magic Mountain will be the name on the sign, Superman will be on the Chopping block as the coaster to be next, it can happen once the Golden Bear Coaster get's built, Its the first signs that new Six Flags is taking care of the park

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

One thing I've always loved about Cedar Fair is that they didn't brand the parks with the Cedar Fair name. Aside from a small "Cedar Fair LLC" at the bottom. I'd love to see "Six Flags" dropped from Magic Mountain and other parks. But don't see it happening completely.

[@victorandrews9388]

@@AmericasCoasterNetwork I feel exactly the same. I'd love more emphasis on "Magic Mountain". I would only keep the full Six Flags name on their original parks, before their many acquisitions, like Six Flags Over Texas, and otherwise restore acquired parks (like Magic Mountain) to their original names.

[@seanlewis1148]

That's what it should have been......especially with SO MANY of the gp having a bad habit referring to it as just....Six Flags.

[@gabrieldally6044]

How is this the flagship park of six Flags? It's so darn run down

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

Only because of its size and coaster collection. But things are taking a turn for the better. I think that 2025 will be a turning point for the park and that we'll see some very noticeable improvements. There's already been small things. Such as pressure washing the concrete paths, cleaning trashcans and tables, painting buildings. And there's more to come for sure. Hopefully new concrete paths eventually.

[@stephenn77]

Look at the huge cracks in the ground by Viper! How is this even allowed.

[@Themeparkanxiety]

@@stephenn77it’s called MONEY. All those things cost money, and the old Six Flags was on the verge of bankruptcy

[@RayBcv1030]

Scrambler was removed from the website as well, I think it's done. Hopefully it gets replaced with a newer flat ride. Also, if Superman goes, then Lex Luthor will probably stay. They'll most likely keep the tower but stop running it for superman. Also, I think the new coaster that's coming in will be a MACK Stryker. Six Flags doesn't like S&S too much, but they LOVE MACK Rides.

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

I know that when Tower of Tower at Dreamworld was removed, the drop tower stayed. But that structure was already the same as the Intamin drop towers. Just with a coaster stuck to the side. Superman/Lex is quite different. I'm not sure the tower would be stable without the part that curves to horizontal. I'm thinking that, of anything, that section would have to stay.

[@markvolpe2305]

It doesn't look like that's going to happen with Zumanjaro, though.

[@JSXSProductions]

Petition for RMC x S&S to reimagine Escape from Krypton and Goliath as one huge pneumatic launching, full layout strata coaster.

[@kurtmatteson9965]

Yeah man tottttally thinking its going to be an Axis, that immediately popped into my head when I read that news. That plot of land looks PERFECT size for one. And to be honest I cant think of anything else it could be. That would look so freaking cool right there. Also on another note, really crossing my fingers for Superman sticking around.

[@davidtarantino5328]

No Axis coaster. SFMM doesn't need any more gimmick rides.

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

That's what made the park so special before. It worked out with X. That's still the best coaster in the park.

[@AmusementVision]

This is what I wish they did with Goliath at SFOG instead of giving it a Sea World color scheme

[@VelocicoasterFanboy]

So much happening!

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

Very good.

[@Kablooey2]

Please be an Axis, then they better add the Giga everyone wants. 🙏

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

With Cedar Fair basically running things, the chances of a giga at Magic Mountain sure improved!

[@ttam23ps3]

@@AmericasCoasterNetworkI guess the one positive if we lost Superman is possibly getting a giga? It could be like a giga terrain coaster of sorts. The station could be in the same spot. Superman’s launch area would be the lift hill and have the first drop go towards the left behind the gearworks theater, out over the employee parking area and back

[@MatecaCorp]

As much as I don’t support the merger, it is so nice to see the legacy Six Flags parks finally getting some much needed TLC

[@ttam23ps3]

Any guesses for the 2026 coaster? “First of its kind in the US”

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

I'd love an S&S Axis. But something Vekoma could be cool too.

[@CoastersBolts]

Losing a couple rides will be unfortunate. But it's great seeing many parts of the park getting some long-overdue TLC. It's nice having Six Flags now be practically operated by Cedar Fair.

[@Yikes_its_Psychs]

Still think SFMM was dumb to change the colors of Scream!. Having two blue and orange coasters next to each other is silly.

[@Themeparkanxiety]

Scream may be about to be removed. So it may not matter

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

Yeah I've never been a fan of the new colors.

[@Yikes_its_Psychs]

@Themeparkanxiety what?! Hopefully relocated to a park that needs a B&M....

[@ObiGames202]

How could they fix superman up

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

What do you mean?

[@ObiGames202]

@AmericasCoasterNetwork like updating its launch system or making more reliable, also do you think falcons flight will be a Maintenance nightmare

[@Themeparkanxiety]

@@ObiGames202it’s no longer worth putting more money into that ride.

[@ObiGames202]

@Themeparkanxiety could they retro fit it and put new lsms there?

[@Themeparkanxiety]

@ they could actually. I’m not sure what’s going to happen to it. But I feel like it’s done in its current form

[@TheBlueBunnyKen]

Idk why they would remove scream after it got repainted. It's not a smooth ride that's for sure, idk if a train change would make it smoother

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

Not like the paint job is recent. Scream was re-painted in 2015.

[@themeparklunatic1996]

Dang I never noticed how much repaint needs to be done in the park. I’m personally okay with Superman going because it takes up a long piece of land so something better with better capacity can fit in it’s place although losing Lex luthor would suck

[@christopherfinch-mccollum1753]

Wooooo!!!

[@DanielAgustin-z7o]

Ditch Superman and save Drop of Doom.

[@KaliforniaLA]

I hate the tinker toy base. It’s juvenile

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

Huh? Of what?

[@jeffreycroteau3544]

That sign was designed probably before you were born. I went to Fontana Junior High School in 1970 and a student Curt LePlante brought in the model prototype that his father designed. Cool to know that is was designed locally by a friends father. By the way Tinker Toys look nothing like those shapes.

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

Oh, the sign. I love the shapes. Better than a round pole. Nice story though. Cool you got to see the model.

[@USHCoasterNERD]

DAMN! I was at the park today from 1 to 4, and I didn't see you. 🥲

[@AmericasCoasterNetwork]

Darn! That's exactly when I was there too!

[@USHCoasterNERD]

@@AmericasCoasterNetwork one day... Maybe when F&F opens, I will see you at the first soft opening. 🤣