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Local Expert: Marael Johnson

Award-winning travel writer Marael Johnson has written for many prominent print and online publishers on areas as diverse as Outback Australia, Europe's Basque region, Louisiana's Cajun country, and remote South Pacific islands. She grew up in Los...

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May 06, 2008
Food

Welcome, the Fifth Dimension to Six Flags

No, not that Fifth Dimension (although that wouldn't be a bad thing). Ever-cool Six Flags Magic Mountain rises to a plethora of new levels--literally--with the re-opening of X, billed as the world's first fourth-dimension thrill ride and soon to embark on what is supposedly a fifth dimension. Opening May 24th, the totally redesigned "X²" roller coaster provides an extreme and slick journey with changing light and audio effects that travels along 3,600-feet of steel track with a top speed of 76 mph. Shrieks await around every curve on 360-degree rotating seats that spin you head over heels and every which way. Other extreme rides at the park include Viper, another upside down thrill machine; the tall, long, and faster-than-fast Tatsu coaster; the floorless (and also fast) Scream train; and the 26-story-high with an 85 mph downward race, Goliath. Extreme isn't for everyone though, and Six Flags Magic Mountain offers plenty of less jolting fun for families, small children, and more timid types. At Bugs Bunny World, Thomas Town, The Movie District, and other park areas you'll find Merrie Melodies Carousel, Foghorn Leghorn's Barn and Railway, Thomas The Tank Engine, Thomas Town Construction, Sylvester's Pounce and Bounce, Pepe Le Pew's Tea Party, and Tweety's Escape. Feel better, now?
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