The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

[rba13]

1 hour ago, AmyUD06 said:

The most likely solution is throwing a layer of dirt over the parking lot and laying down sod.  And that isn't going to happen either.

How would proper drainage possibly function with that proposed solution? The immediate concern is that simply placing sod over an impermeable asphalt surface would almost certainly result in a significant problem, creating a large, soggy, and unpleasant mess whenever there is any rainfall.

[ryder]

I remember once the management jokingly said they were going to repaint the parking lot lines there to keep up the theming.  They obviously weren't being serious. but they did really say that... so they're fully aware of the reputation of the ride in that regard.

[A.J.]

17 hours ago, rba13 said:

The "mocked coaster" you’re referring to is Scream!, a Bolliger & Mabillard floorless coaster that opened in 2003. It is famously (and relentlessly) teased by enthusiasts because Six Flags literally built it on top of a former parking lot without removing the asphalt or the white parking stripes. Even after a 2015 repaint into its current blue and orange "Screampunk" colors, the ride still sits over a sea of sun-cracked pavement.

To transform this area and separate it from its "parking lot" reputation, Six Flags could move beyond simple landscaping and try these "outside the box" concepts:

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[rba13]

9 hours ago, ryder said:

I remember once the management jokingly said they were going to repaint the parking lot lines there to keep up the theming.  They obviously weren't being serious. but they did really say that... so they're fully aware of the reputation of the ride in that regard.

It’s the only coaster where the 'floorless' experience refers to the fact that they forgot to put a floor over the 2002 Corolla oil stains.

[prozach626]

On 1/23/2026 at 1:49 PM, AmyUD06 said:

This reads extremely AI generated.

lol nice catch!