Even as Six Flags Magic Mountain says goodbye to some of its most iconic past attractions, the Southern California destination is making sure thrill seekers have a major new milestone on their calendars.
The park has officially announced Thrill Glider, a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind suspended multi-launch coaster set to make its debut in 2027. Engineered to take full advantage of the park’s natural topography, the attraction will send riders soaring across more than half a mile of steel track woven directly into the Valencia park’s iconic hillside.
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What Is a Suspended “Thrillglider” Coaster?
While traditional coasters seat passengers upright inside train compartments, Thrill Glider completely rethinks the ride vehicle.
Engineered by ride manufacturer Vekoma, the attraction suspends riders underneath the overhead track on aerodynamic, hovercycle-style seats. Instead of sitting back, passengers fly in a face-forward, prone flight posture—creating the genuine sensation of piloting a high-speed glider through the open air as the coaster dives along the slope of the mountain.
The ride will occupy the former Golden Bear Theatre site, situated right between Full Throttle and Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom.
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Key Stats and Flight Specs
Designed to deliver intense aerobatics while maintaining a smooth, modern ride profile, Thrill Glider’s key specs include:
Two High-Speed Launches: Propelling riders forward at speeds up to 50 mph Five Dynamic Inversions: Including zero-g barrel rolls and sweeping wing-over maneuvers 3,380 Feet of Track: Stretching over half a mile across 3.5 acres of rugged terrain Peak Elevation: Climbing up to 107 feet into the skyline before swooping down the hillside 12 Airtime Moments: Designed for prolonged weightlessness, paired with synchronized onboard audioRelated: Six Flags Reveals Record-Breaking, First-of-Its-Kind New Roller Coaster
Broadening the Thrill Capital Audience
What makes Thrill Glider especially noteworthy in Magic Mountain’s lineup is its accessibility. While the park is famous for extreme, physically punishing mega-coasters, this new generation of suspended engineering is designed to be accessible to a wider crowd.
With a minimum height requirement of 48 inches, younger adventure-seekers will be able to experience a multi-launch, multi-inversion coaster alongside veteran parkgoers.
“Thrill Glider is more than a new attraction. It is the latest milestone in Six Flags Magic Mountain’s renaissance and a reflection of the park’s enduring role as an industry innovator,” shared park president Brian Oerding.
With clearing and groundwork already progressing on the mountainside footprint, Thrill Glider represents an ambitious look at how the park plans to deliver high-tech thrills for decades to come.
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