Roller coaster

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Top 10 Rides

Ranked by must-ride priority - with height requirements, thrill levels, and accessibility notes for each.

⚠️ Policies change. Always verify current requirements directly with the park before your visit.
  • 1

    Twisted Colossus

    Steel/wood hybrid coaster · High-Five element between two tracks · Dueling layout

    Height: 48" · Transfer required from wheelchair

    Thrill 5/5
  • 2

    Superman: Escape from Krypton CLOSED Mar 2025

    Launch coaster · 0–100mph in 7 seconds · 415-foot tower · Backward descent

    Height: 48" · Walk to vehicle required

    Thrill 5/5
  • 3

    X2

    4th dimension coaster · Seats rotate 360° independently · Fire and music effects

    Height: 48" · Transfer required · Can be intense for sensory sensitivities

    Thrill 5/5
  • 4

    Tatsu

    Flying coaster · Riders face downward in prone position · World's largest flying coaster

    Height: 54" · Transfer required · Flight position can be intense

    Thrill 5/5
  • 5

    Full Throttle

    Launch coaster · World's tallest vertical loop · Triple launch sequence

    Height: 48" · Transfer required

    Thrill 4/5
  • 6

    Goliath

    Hyper coaster · 255-foot drop · 85mph top speed · Long, sustained airtime

    Height: 48" · Transfer required

    Thrill 4/5
  • 7

    Scream!

    Floor-less coaster · 7 inversions · Open floor design creates exposure effect

    Height: 54" · Transfer required

    Thrill 4/5
  • 8

    Batman The Ride

    Inverted coaster · 5 inversions · Feet dangle · Classic Arrow/B&M design

    Height: 54" · Transfer required

    Thrill 4/5
  • 9

    Ninja

    Suspended swinging coaster · Trains swing freely through curves · Scenic canyon layout

    Height: 42" · Transfer required

    Thrill 3/5
  • 10

    Gold Rusher

    Mine-train coaster · Family-friendly · Good starter coaster for first-timers

    Height: 42" · More accessible seating available at many positions

    Thrill 2/5

Ride-by-Ride Strategy Tips

First thing at open: Twisted Colossus and X2 build the longest waits the fastest. Hit one of these first.

Superman: Wait times spike by 10:30am on busy days. Go early or come back in the final 90 minutes before close.

Tatsu: The walking distance to Tatsu (it's near the top of the mountain) reduces crowds somewhat. Mid-morning is fine.

Gold Rusher: Good for late afternoon when you need something lower-intensity or want to introduce a hesitant rider to coasters.

Most-mentioned by accessibility-focused visitors: portable charger, noise-canceling headphones, and hands-free bag.