Magic Mountain Mondays #15: A View from Sky Tower

Speaking of the Sky Tower, here’s a sample view from the observation deck. In this photo, you’re looking towards the front of the park, with both Hurricane Harbor and Flashback in view, along with other park elements. One such element, on the left and viewable under Colossus, is a 2-person raft ride in a tube on the Magic Mountain side of the wall splitting it from Hurricane Harbor. Huh? Why was this in MM proper? While it didn’t last long, it was kinda-sorta a view of things to come with many regional parks where the theme park and the water park are one and the same. We’ll see more of this weird ride soon.

In August of 1995, I took a bunch of photos (on film no less) at Six Flags Magic Mountain using an inexpensive camera. I was working as an Operations supervisor at the time, and the purpose of the project was to create a slide show for an employee appreciation party for our Operations staff. I’ve carted these slides around for over 25 years and I finally had them digitally transferred this year. About 2/3s of them aren’t available for posting because they are crew pictures and I have no way to request permission to post them. But I do have 50+ available that are just various shots of the park. Enjoy this time capsule from August 1995.

Magic Mountain Mondays #14: Sky Tower

The original icon. Shame on SFMM for:

  1. Not operating it regularly.

  2. Not painting it regularly.

  3. Not keeping it open when they had an employee who cared enough to make it a MM museum. No, seriously. SFMM, had someone who cared and you let it fade. This Is Your Icon. Your legacy compared to “coaster parks”.

In August of 1995, I took a bunch of photos (on film no less) at Six Flags Magic Mountain using an inexpensive camera. I was working as an Operations supervisor at the time, and the purpose of the project was to create a slide show for an employee appreciation party for our Operations staff. I’ve carted these slides around for over 25 years and I finally had them digitally transferred this year. About 2/3s of them aren’t available for posting because they are crew pictures and I have no way to request permission to post them. But I do have 50+ available that are just various shots of the park. Enjoy this time capsule from August 1995.

Magic Mountain Mondays #13: Spin Out

Not just punishment for Gold Rusher crew members, Spin Out was a dare in the guise of a spinning cylinder. Spin and stick to the wall. Thrill as the floor drops out. Hope no one gets sick. Spin Out, aka, the 10-38 maker.

In August of 1995, I took a bunch of photos (on film no less) at Six Flags Magic Mountain using an inexpensive camera. I was working as an Operations supervisor at the time, and the purpose of the project was to create a slide show for an employee appreciation party for our Operations staff. I’ve carted these slides around for over 25 years and I finally had them digitally transferred this year. About 2/3s of them aren’t available for posting because they are crew pictures and I have no way to request permission to post them. But I do have 50+ available that are just various shots of the park. Enjoy this time capsule from August 1995.

Our trip to SeaWorld San Diego, July 2021: Manta & Electric Eel POVs and a bunch of marine animals!

For the first time in forever we visited SeaWorld San Diego. The last time we were here there were no rides other than the Sky Tower. Unfortunately that is closed right now, but we rode 2 of their coasters while staring longingly at Emperor, the new B&M dive coaster that is nearly ready to open. We saw a lot of marine life and had a great time at SeaWorld. And I finally got to use my GoPro on a roller coaster to shoot some POV footage. Enjoy!

Magic Mountain Mondays #12: Jolly Roger

Speaking of rides that were near Viper and Revolution, Jolly Roger used to exist as Baile de los Flores in the old Revolution Plaza. This was better that Speedy Cheese, but unfortunately didn’t last. Tilt-a-Whirl rides can be very fun. This photo is from its final resting place, up in Pirates Cove.

In August of 1995, I took a bunch of photos (on film no less) at Six Flags Magic Mountain using an inexpensive camera. I was working as an Operations supervisor at the time, and the purpose of the project was to create a slide show for an employee appreciation party for our Operations staff. I’ve carted these slides around for over 25 years and I finally had them digitally transferred this year. About 2/3s of them aren’t available for posting because they are crew pictures and I have no way to request permission to post them. But I do have 50+ available that are just various shots of the park. Enjoy this time capsule from August 1995.