Magic Flyer (roller coaster) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Magic Flyer |
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| Previously known as Clown Coaster, Wile E. Coyote Coaster, Goliath Jr., Percy's Railway | |
Magic Flyer, when it was known as Percy's Railway.
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| Six Flags Magic Mountain | |
| Park section | Whistlestop Park |
| Coordinates | 34°25′29″N 118°35′45″W / 34.424861°N 118.595918°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 29, 1971 |
| Beverly Park | |
| Coordinates | 34°07′18″N 118°25′05″W / 34.12167°N 118.41806°W |
| Status | Relocated to Six Flags Magic Mountain |
| Opening date | 1946 or later |
| Closing date | 1970 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Kiddie |
| Manufacturer | Bradley and Kaye |
| Designer | Chance Rides |
| Model | Little Dipper |
| Track layout | Oval |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
| Length | 350 ft (110 m) |
| Speed | 10 mph (16 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 0:30 |
| Max vertical angle | 1° |
| Capacity | 360 riders per hour |
| G-force | 2.1 |
| Trains | Single train with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 12 riders per train. |
| Height Restriction | 54 in (140 cm) or shorter to ride |
| Magic Flyer at RCDB | |
The Magic Flyer is a fun, small roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. It was built by Bradley and Kaye and opened in 1971. This steel coaster has an oval-shaped track and is perfect for younger riders. You can find it in the Whistlestop Park area of the theme park.
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History of the Magic Flyer
From Beverly Park to Six Flags
The Magic Flyer actually started its life at another park called Beverly Park in the 1940s. It was later moved to Six Flags Magic Mountain. When it opened there in 1971, it was known as the Clown Coaster.
Becoming Wile E. Coyote Coaster
Between 1984 and 1985, the ride got a new look and name. It became the Wile E. Coyote Coaster. This change helped it fit in with the nearby Bugs Bunny World, which is another themed area in the park.
The Goliath Jr. Makeover
In 1998, the roller coaster closed for three years. It was being redesigned to look like the much bigger Goliath roller coaster in the same park. The old supports were replaced with new ones that looked like Goliath's. The ride's cars were also rebuilt. It was painted with Goliath's colors and reopened in 2001 as Goliath Jr. (Goliath Junior).
Percy's Railway and Thomas Town
Later, between 2007 and 2008, Goliath Jr. changed themes again. It became Percy's Railway to match Six Flags Magic Mountain's new kids' area, Thomas Town. The cars were rebuilt to look like Percy the Small Engine and his Troublesome Trucks from the TV show Thomas & Friends.
Back to Magic Flyer
In late 2010, Six Flags decided to remove licensed characters from some of their rides. This included the characters from Thomas the Tank Engine. Thomas Town at Six Flags Magic Mountain was renamed Whistlestop Park. On March 19, 2011, Percy's Railway was renamed and rethemed once more to its current name, Magic Flyer.
How the Ride Works
The Magic Flyer is a simple and fun ride. When the train leaves the station, it immediately goes up a 10-foot-tall lift hill. After reaching the top, the track dips down a little. Then, it makes a big 180-degree turn to the left.
The train goes down another small dip before climbing up again. It then makes a second 180-degree turn to the left. Finally, the train returns smoothly to the station, completing the ride.
