Six Flags Magic Mountain

Magic Mountain's positioned itself as the theme park for roller coaster fans, offering 16 coasters -- including X2, the revamped version of X. In 2003, Magic Mountain debuted Scream, an enjoyable floorless coaster. Other favorites include the mega-coaster Goliath, The Riddler's Revenge, Superman: The Escape and Viper. Other than coasters, though, the pickings are slim. Visitors will find none of the immersive dark rides and few family-oriented rides. Magic Mountain's non-coaster rides tend more toward the classic flat rides one used to find on fair midways. Preschoolers might enjoy "Bugs Bunny World," a collection a miniature flat rides adorned with Looney Tunes characters. The park routinely offers discounts, either from local fast food chains or specially marked soda cans. Hard-core coaster freaks will want to invest in a seasonal pass, which usually sells for only slightly more than a single day's ticket.

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