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The old building behind the Cheeto stand was a station for the ride, Dragon, which was a transport ride that used to go up the hill to the other station, which is now the Ninja station.
With all the repairs and repaint that SFMM is doing(which I applaud), THEY REALLY NEED to revamp Samurai Summit....now THAT area is REALLY run down with abandoned, dilapidated buildings...and get Sky Tower up and going again....even IF we don't get another coaster for a while. Take care of the park's overall appearance and asthetics, landscaping, AND FOOD!!! .....and yeah I remember Swiss/Sierra Twist....one of MY favorites at the park as well....and the area SHOULD receive a new thrill ride there.
I agree. I am fine with infrastructure projects over a massive attraction. I have noticed management moving in this direction, and I have really been enjoying all of their seasonal events!
@@theFUNnelCakeBlog Yeah like, I'm cool with the 20 coasters(even if some aren't currently operating..lol), and if we end up with a GIGA fine. But as long as they continue to progress with the asthetics of the park I'm satisfied.
How are the ride operations? Are the rides open consistently and running two trains? I'm planning my first trip next month and want to have a good experience
Honestly, I go to cover the events, eat, and walk around! If I go on the rides, its maybe one or two a visit and when they open, so I cannot comment on train operations. There have been a few rides down each visit, but there are so many rides in the park, that there is plenty to do! Have a good time!
Speaking of the Sky Tower, I remember when the best looking female cast members used to wear Western Airlines metallic mini skirts and long boots...that was the premier opps postion.
In the late 1970's...when there used to be a Monorail, two different train rides, two Eagles Flight locations (sky bucket ride). I worked the stream train as engineer. Btw before the Samurai Summit there was a steakhouse called the Four Winds.
@@denault3985 Those were the days!! I remember going to Magic Mountain for the first time in 1978. Back in the day they had Spilikin Corners where they made all sorts crafts with Glass blowing and other different types of craftsmen making thing while you wait. Magic Mountain used to have it's own Unocal 76 Gas Station in the parking lot with multiple bays where you would fill up before leaving the park for the drive home.
I would love to see it re-open! The area has changed so much in the past few years, it would be interesting to see, especially the new neighborhood behind the park.
I still have a Platinum membership+dining plan I got during the parks shut down sale for a really cheap monthly fee...I guess I can't complain but I was going to up it to Diamond but never got around to it lol
Parks loose hugeeeeee bank when non yearly pass holders come once a year and leave with regret bc most or big attractions down as usual, they need to prioritize maint
Spin Out was a rotor ride. Basically the gazebo concealed a large hollowed out cylinder where riders would go inside, stand against its wall, and then the cylinder would spin at high speed and the floor would drop out and centrifugal force would leave the riders plastered to the wall. It was like an earlier version of those Gravitron rides found at carnivals and fairs.
Wrong. The gazebo was the bottom station that connected to the one that's currently used for Ninja to house the Dragon, which several vehicles(forgot the amount exactly) took people up and down the west side of the mountain, opposite Magic Mover(Orient/Helpful Honda Express). The Spin Out was where the Samurai Summit sign currently is.
It seems lately, there are 3-5 coasters down at any given time, and in December Roaring Rapids will more than likely be closed. But, there are dozens of other rides and Holiday in the Park will also be taking place at that time of year (depending on what days you are visiting).
Seems to be getting slightly better. Riddlers Revenge is back open as of today after being closed for nearly 6 weeks straight. And Lex Luther opened last week after being closed for an extensive amount of time. So as of today, just 3 of their 20 coasters are still closed long term. Ninja, Apocalypse, and Goliath. Not great and not their typical summer operations but better. So there is improvement.
@@theFUNnelCakeBlog Thank you for posting this video! It's kind of sad to see this, when I think back to when I first started going to the park in 1978 and how alive it always felt! I went frequently throughout the 80s and 90s. I miss seeing some of the old attractions like Spilikin Corners and the funicular that used to travel up and down the mountain. They used to have wonderful music acts that would play and there and had hypnotists that would perform there from time to time. I rode the Spin Out ride and it was a real classic! Magic Mountain used to have all types of different rides from big coasters to tamer rides that everyone could enjoy and the food was always top notch! Seeing the gaming room reminded me of when Magic Mountain used to have a Texas Instruments Innovations Room that showcased Texas Intruments pocket computer at the time. It was nothing compared to today's standards but back in 1980, it was a marvel that a computer could be so small and pocketable. Back in the 80s, Magic Mountain had it's own Unocal 76 Gas Station with 6 bays in the parking lot, where you could fill up your car before making your journey home. Those were the days! I hope that Magic Mountain is able to return to the glory days of the 80s and 90s when everyone would go there to ride the rides and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere that Magic Mountain offered!!
It was opening day and it had just opened at 11 am. I was the first person to walk through the door. They technically hadn't opened yet. I try as much as possible to keep other guests and their faces out of my shots, so I went in there as it opened.
Looks like Six Flags is trying to step up their game! They have been coming up with some interesting festivals as of late! Very Cool! 😀
Yes! Always something new. The VIP Lounge was really nice and the gaming lounge was cool! This year will be their 30th Anniversary of Fright Fest!
It will be nice to have solar panels in the parking lot especially for the shade for those of us who have to park near Twisted Collosus or Scream!
Shade to keep the cars cool will definitely be a welcome addition.
That gazebo was the lower station of Dragon. Used to walk down that way sometimes after closing when I worked as an op on Ninja.
The lounge is cool.
Yes! It was a great addition to the park!
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The old building behind the Cheeto stand was a station for the ride, Dragon, which was a transport ride that used to go up the hill to the other station, which is now the Ninja station.
I will those old attractions!
@@theFUNnelCakeBlog Yeah, these attractions were classics.
With all the repairs and repaint that SFMM is doing(which I applaud), THEY REALLY NEED to revamp Samurai Summit....now THAT area is REALLY run down with abandoned, dilapidated buildings...and get Sky Tower up and going again....even IF we don't get another coaster for a while.
Take care of the park's overall appearance and asthetics, landscaping, AND FOOD!!!
.....and yeah
I remember Swiss/Sierra Twist....one of MY favorites at the park as well....and the area SHOULD receive a new thrill ride there.
I agree. I am fine with infrastructure projects over a massive attraction. I have noticed management moving in this direction, and I have really been enjoying all of their seasonal events!
@@theFUNnelCakeBlog Yeah like, I'm cool with the 20 coasters(even if some aren't currently operating..lol), and if we end up with a GIGA fine.
But as long as they continue to progress with the asthetics of the park I'm satisfied.
The Dragon ride that went up to the summit. Swiss Twist behind the Bucaneer.
The Sierra Twist was my favorite!
How are the ride operations? Are the rides open consistently and running two trains? I'm planning my first trip next month and want to have a good experience
Honestly, I go to cover the events, eat, and walk around! If I go on the rides, its maybe one or two a visit and when they open, so I cannot comment on train operations. There have been a few rides down each visit, but there are so many rides in the park, that there is plenty to do! Have a good time!
I went here back in December and it was my first time going im from Florida
It's a fun park! I have been visiting regularly since elementary school! That's a LONG time lol. Thanks for watching!
@@theFUNnelCakeBlog oh nice
Speaking of the Sky Tower, I remember when the best looking female cast members used to wear Western Airlines metallic mini skirts and long boots...that was the premier opps postion.
I don't remember that. When was that?
In the late 1970's...when there used to be a Monorail, two different train rides, two Eagles Flight locations (sky bucket ride). I worked the stream train as engineer.
Btw before the Samurai Summit there was a steakhouse called the Four Winds.
@@denault3985 Those were the days!! I remember going to Magic Mountain for the first time in 1978. Back in the day they had Spilikin Corners where they made all sorts crafts with Glass blowing and other different types of craftsmen making thing while you wait. Magic Mountain used to have it's own Unocal 76 Gas Station in the parking lot with multiple bays where you would fill up before leaving the park for the drive home.
IMAGINE IF THE SKY TOWER WAS SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED TO REOPEN HOW MANY 35+ WOULD RUN THERE, it's been closed since 2014
I would love to see it re-open! The area has changed so much in the past few years, it would be interesting to see, especially the new neighborhood behind the park.
I still have a Platinum membership+dining plan I got during the parks shut down sale for a really cheap monthly fee...I guess I can't complain but I was going to up it to Diamond but never got around to it lol
Mine is also a Diamond with Dining. I can never give it up, as the payment is so low and the perks are the best around!
Have you eaten everything there?
Parks loose hugeeeeee bank when non yearly pass holders come once a year and leave with regret bc most or big attractions down as usual, they need to prioritize maint
4:37 Good news to know
Will update the construction when it begins!
SPINOUT!!!
Yes! I never did ride it though LOL
@@theFUNnelCakeBlog carnavil ride design to make u sick
Spin Out was a rotor ride. Basically the gazebo concealed a large hollowed out cylinder where riders would go inside, stand against its wall, and then the cylinder would spin at high speed and the floor would drop out and centrifugal force would leave the riders plastered to the wall. It was like an earlier version of those Gravitron rides found at carnivals and fairs.
Wrong. The gazebo was the bottom station that connected to the one that's currently used for Ninja to house the Dragon, which several vehicles(forgot the amount exactly) took people up and down the west side of the mountain, opposite Magic Mover(Orient/Helpful Honda Express).
The Spin Out was where the Samurai Summit sign currently is.
That was the ride, but I think our locations are slightly off, as noted below! Either way... great memories!
I'm planning my first visit in December, how common is it to have this many of their roller coasters down?
It seems lately, there are 3-5 coasters down at any given time, and in December Roaring Rapids will more than likely be closed. But, there are dozens of other rides and Holiday in the Park will also be taking place at that time of year (depending on what days you are visiting).
Not common at all. No idea what's going on this year.
Staffing issues
Seems to be getting slightly better. Riddlers Revenge is back open as of today after being closed for nearly 6 weeks straight. And Lex Luther opened last week after being closed for an extensive amount of time. So as of today, just 3 of their 20 coasters are still closed long term. Ninja, Apocalypse, and Goliath. Not great and not their typical summer operations but better. So there is improvement.
9:58 when is the sky tower reopening?
It's still up in the air if it's going to or not.
@@seanlewis1148 👌🏻
There has been no official announcement, just rumors on the coaster boards and socials.
@@theFUNnelCakeBlog good to know.
Mannn.. It must be so Hot there....🥵
This was last weekend. It wasn't too bad in the shade. We spent the majority of the day under a tree sampling food!
seems most of the rides are off-line
There are several that have been down for a while, and it took a while to get some up and running, but by the end of the most were operating.
@@theFUNnelCakeBlog Thank you for posting this video! It's kind of sad to see this, when I think back to when I first started going to the park in 1978 and how alive it always felt! I went frequently throughout the 80s and 90s. I miss seeing some of the old attractions like Spilikin Corners and the funicular that used to travel up and down the mountain. They used to have wonderful music acts that would play and there and had hypnotists that would perform there from time to time. I rode the Spin Out ride and it was a real classic! Magic Mountain used to have all types of different rides from big coasters to tamer rides that everyone could enjoy and the food was always top notch! Seeing the gaming room reminded me of when Magic Mountain used to have a Texas Instruments Innovations Room that showcased Texas Intruments pocket computer at the time. It was nothing compared to today's standards but back in 1980, it was a marvel that a computer could be so small and pocketable. Back in the 80s, Magic Mountain had it's own Unocal 76 Gas Station with 6 bays in the parking lot, where you could fill up your car before making your journey home. Those were the days!
I hope that Magic Mountain is able to return to the glory days of the 80s and 90s when everyone would go there to ride the rides and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere that Magic Mountain offered!!
Gaming house looks like a complete failure nobody in there.
It was opening day and it had just opened at 11 am. I was the first person to walk through the door. They technically hadn't opened yet. I try as much as possible to keep other guests and their faces out of my shots, so I went in there as it opened.