January 10, 2002- There was once a time when Magic Mountain did not offer flash passes. instead, they offered a system known as: 'fast lane'. Guests could purchase a Fast Lane premium boarding pass for $15 (2002) $17 (2003-04) that would allow them four "premium" boarding opportunities. This however was an option on HOW they chose to spend their four rides. Say for instance, there was one person with a fast lane pass. they could ride 4 rides. If there was a group of two, they could ride 2 rides, and if there were 4 people- only one. The good aspect of it was no ride reservation times were needed. Although, unlike the Flash Pass policy today, only certain rides offered the fast lane on certain days, which put more restriction on their use. Was this system of $15 for 4 rides with no lines BETTER than The Flash Pass? Or was it in the end worse?
April 19, 1993- On Saturday, nearly a thousand kids who were turned away from entering sold-out park, started riots outside involving the surrounding area. Looting from several stores nearby were reported as well as restaurants. Not only this, but kids already inside the park were turned down from the sold-out TLC and Paperboy concert. This caused in-park venues to be vandalized, along with more rioting. Over 900 deputies were called out due to the violence, even some in full riot gear trying to control the rioters. As a result, Magic Mountain later banned future rap performances at the park. The park also started a full-on clean up after the rampages seized.
June 18, 1990- In the afternoon, a power outage hit Saugus along with the surrounding area including Magic Mountain. Though a minor outage that was resolved within about 30 seconds, the event left many rides at the park stalled for almost two hours on some. According to Southern California Edison, the outage was caused by a metallic balloon that disrupted the electricity flow through power lines. It was quite a busy day for the park, with some of 12,000 visitors in attendance on that day. No injuries were encountered, but several of the rides suffered power failure which led to circuit breakers needing to be reset causing the delay. In the event of a failure, rides will either stop on the lift itself, or if on their run, halt at the nearest brake run which often times is a mid-course brake (or block brake).
July 29, 1979- Just about after midnight, two rival gangs engaged in a fight involving the death of one teenager, and at least six other stabbings. The violence started near the Contempo Pavilion area when gang-members ranging from 15-18 years old took part in a 'major disturbance' during the Contempo Pavilion disco said an officer. 65 deputies were sent on the scene at Magic Mountain, whilst others were on deck in case of need for more officers. It was reported that at least 41 people were taken to the SCV Sheriff's substation right outside the park. One 16 year old in particular, Felix Saldivar was murdered during the fights, while several others were injured but were said to have refused to be treated. The event still went on, but with deputies still in the park after reports of more trouble, but not as bad. At least six people were treated for multiple stab wounds.
October 19, 1991- Magic Mountain's empty parking lot served as an landing strip for a pilot of a plane that was experiencing technical difficulties. Fortunately, the parking lot was empty as it was a weekday when the park was still closed during the off-season. In the afternoon, a small privately owned plane landed near Colossus due to supposed "engine-problems." No word on how the plane was retrieved.
June 22, 1985 - During Magic Mountain's "School's Out" all night party for high school teens on Friday, seven park guests were injured while 20 others were arrested. The violence started when two rival gangs attended the event amongst the 25,000 other students that night. Most of the fights were based in the Contempo Dance Pavilion (now Colossus County Fair junction), and involved in serious knife fights which resulted in the arrest and prosecution of 20 members. One injury in particular, involved a security woman who was attempting to disarm one of the teens. 14 other arrests were made that night, unconnected to the gang rivalry. The turmoil didn't cease to stop the event, as it ended as planned at six in the morning Saturday.
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