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The Jet Stream Hydro Flume at American Coaster Enthusiasts Coaster Con 42 at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California

There are three rides designed by Arrow Dynamics that are right next to each other that are just perfect.  You have Jet Stream, Ninja and a ride that I'll talk about in a few.

 The American Coaster Enthusiasts Coaster Con 42 at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California

As you can see in this photo of Luke, Paul, Adriana and Mike the Jet Stream will get you wet.

The American Coaster Enthusiasts Coaster Con 42 at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California

With a keen eye that is always looking for interesting places to snag a photo sometimes buildings like this one stand out and become a center of attention.  All walled up and giving off the vibe of "pay no attention to me" it was obviously some long lost part of Six Flags Magic Mountain's past.

The American Coaster Enthusiasts Coaster Con 42 at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California

Going up the hillside walkway I got this little view inside which looks like an giant turntable like you'd see used for rapids or flumes but obviously this was for some sort of tracked vehicle.  Thankfully we have the wonders of the internet to look up cat photos and old park pictures.  It turns out when Magic Mountain first opened there was a cable car called The Dragon that slowly crept up the side of the hill.  The station on the top of the hill is now used for the Ninja and this was the lower station.  The Dragon was known for being so slow it was quicker to walk up the hill.  Looking at this was like a little archaeological dig.  Despite enjoying getting to discover a bit of the past it would be nice if Six Flags would put some sort of spinning ride in here to breathe it new life.

The West Coast Racers Rollercoaster under construction - The American Coaster Enthusiasts Coaster Con 42 at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California

The construction zone next to the Jet Stream is our next corner of Six Flags Magic Mountain to explore.



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