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All planning tips for Six Flags Magic Mountain

See which daypart is historically most favorable per ride, including more specific time windows and comparisons with the other dayparts.

Historical comparison from 2026-05-10 through 2026-11-05. Only available measurements during operating hours are included.

Late time slots only apply on days when both the park and the attraction are open then. Days with short and long operating hours are compared together; check the hours for your visit.

Opening hours on 2026-11-06 (local park time): 10:30–23:00.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain
Tips 16
Measurements used 153.308
Most opportunities Morning
Ride advice

Morning tips 08:00-12:00

15 tips
Six Flags Magic Mountain

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-06.

Best in the Morning

Roaring Rapids

typically 4 min 86% shorter wait

Plan Roaring Rapids early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 1 min. That is usually 29 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Morning.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 1 min
Shorter than average wait 86%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 4 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 38 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 34 min
Based on 8.426 historical measurements.
West Coast Racers

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-06.

Best in the Morning

West Coast Racers

typically 5 min 83% shorter wait

Plan West Coast Racers early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 1 min. That is usually 27 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 1 min
Shorter than average wait 83%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 5 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 34 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 32 min
Based on 9.549 historical measurements.
Six Flags Magic Mountain

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-06.

Best in the Morning

Twisted Colossus

typically 3 min 88% shorter wait

Plan Twisted Colossus early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 0 min. That is usually 23 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Morning.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 0 min
Shorter than average wait 88%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 3 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 26 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 37 min
Based on 9.280 historical measurements.
WONDER WOMAN™ Flight of Courage

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-06.

Best in the Morning

WONDER WOMAN™ Flight of Courage

typically 3 min 86% shorter wait

Plan WONDER WOMAN™ Flight of Courage early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 0 min. That is usually 22 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Morning.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 0 min
Shorter than average wait 86%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 3 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 25 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 27 min
Based on 9.647 historical measurements.
Goliath

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-06.

Best in the Morning

Goliath

typically 7 min 69% shorter wait

Plan Goliath early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 3 min. That is usually 19 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 3 min
Shorter than average wait 69%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 7 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 26 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 28 min
Based on 10.066 historical measurements.
Six Flags Magic Mountain

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-06.

Best in the Morning

CraZanity

typically 3 min 87% shorter wait

Plan CraZanity early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 0 min. That is usually 18 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 0 min
Shorter than average wait 87%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 3 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 21 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 39 min
Based on 9.150 historical measurements.
Six Flags Magic Mountain

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-06.

Best in the Morning

JUSTICE LEAGUE™: Battle for Metropolis

typically 4 min 83% shorter wait

Plan JUSTICE LEAGUE™: Battle for Metropolis early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 1 min. That is usually 16 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Morning.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 1 min
Shorter than average wait 83%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 4 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 28 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 20 min
Based on 9.354 historical measurements.
Six Flags Magic Mountain

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-06.

Best in the Morning

Jet Stream

typically 3 min 82% shorter wait

Plan Jet Stream early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 0 min. That is usually 15 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Morning.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 0 min
Shorter than average wait 82%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 3 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 20 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 18 min
Based on 8.904 historical measurements.
Six Flags Magic Mountain

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-06.

Best in the Morning

Apocalypse

typically 4 min 77% shorter wait

Plan Apocalypse early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 0 min. That is usually 15 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Morning.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 0 min
Shorter than average wait 77%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 4 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 19 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 18 min
Based on 9.706 historical measurements.
Tatsu

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-06.

Best in the Morning

Tatsu

typically 16 min 44% shorter wait

Plan Tatsu early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 7 min. That is usually 12 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Morning.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 7 min
Shorter than average wait 44%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 16 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 32 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 28 min
Based on 9.913 historical measurements.
Six Flags Magic Mountain

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-06.

Best in the Morning

THE RIDDLER™’s Revenge

typically 3 min 68% shorter wait

Plan THE RIDDLER™’s Revenge early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 1 min. That is usually 9 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Morning.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 1 min
Shorter than average wait 68%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 3 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 12 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 12 min
Based on 9.785 historical measurements.
Six Flags Magic Mountain

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-06.

Best in the Morning

BATMAN™ The Ride

typically 4 min 67% shorter wait

Plan BATMAN™ The Ride early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 0 min. That is usually 8 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 0 min
Shorter than average wait 67%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 4 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 12 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 12 min
Based on 10.056 historical measurements.
Full Throttle

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-06.

Best in the Morning

Full Throttle

typically 21 min 26% shorter wait

Plan Full Throttle early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 10 min. That is usually 8 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Morning.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 10 min
Shorter than average wait 26%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 21 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 30 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 29 min
Based on 9.742 historical measurements.
Six Flags Magic Mountain

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-06.

Best in the Morning

LEX LUTHOR™: Drop of Doom

typically 3 min 70% shorter wait

Plan LEX LUTHOR™: Drop of Doom early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 0 min. That is usually 7 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 0 min
Shorter than average wait 70%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 3 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 10 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 14 min
Based on 9.889 historical measurements.
Six Flags Magic Mountain

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-06.

Best in the Morning

Jammin' Bumpers

typically 3 min 67% shorter wait

Plan Jammin' Bumpers early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 0 min. That is usually 7 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 0 min
Shorter than average wait 67%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 3 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 10 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 13 min
Based on 10.059 historical measurements.
Ride advice

Evening tips 17:00-24:00

1 tip
Six Flags Magic Mountain

This historical advice for 21:00-24:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-06.

Best in the Evening

The Great American Revolution

typically 11 min 26% shorter wait

Save The Great American Revolution for later in the day. Around 21:00-24:00, the historical wait is about 7 min. That is usually 6 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
Best time 21:00-24:00
Wait time 7 min
Shorter than average wait 26%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 17 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 17 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 11 min
Based on 9.782 historical measurements.