Magic Flyer, Steel roller coaster in Valencia, California, US
Magic Flyer is a small steel roller coaster built by Bradley and Kaye at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. Its oval circuit climbs a 10-foot lift hill, then runs two small dips and two 180-degree left turns back to the station. One three-car train carries 12 riders, two per row, with a maximum height of 1.37 m.
Magic Flyer began at Beverly Park in the 1940s as Little Dipper, then moved to Six Flags Magic Mountain in 1971 as Clown Coaster. It was rethemed as Wile E. Coyote Coaster for the 1984-1985 off-season, closed in 1998, and reopened in 2001 as Goliath Jr. with rebuilt supports and trains. In the 2007-2008 off-season it became Percy's Railway, and in 2011, after the Thomas licence ended, it was renamed Magic Flyer.
The ride has carried different names over the years, including Wile E. Coyote Coaster and Percy's Railway from Thomas and Friends. These changes show how the park updated its attractions to feature characters that appeal to young children and families.
The single train seats 12 riders in three cars, two per row, and the ride handles about 360 people per hour. Riders taller than 1.37 m cannot board. The coaster closed in January 2026, so check the park's current ride list before planning a visit.
The ride began as the Little Dipper at Beverly Park in the 1940s before moving to Six Flags Magic Mountain, where it was renamed several times. Its final years were spent as Magic Flyer until Six Flags announced its removal in December 2025, with the coaster reported closed in January 2026 and replaced by Taz's Exploration Trail.
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