Canyon Blaster (Six Flags Magic Mountain)

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Canyon Blaster
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Location Six Flags Magic Mountain
Park section Bugs Bunny World
Coordinates 34°25′30″N118°35′47″W / 34.424903°N 118.596403°W / 34.424903; -118.596403 Coordinates: 34°25′30″N118°35′47″W / 34.424903°N 118.596403°W / 34.424903; -118.596403
StatusOperating
Opening dateMay 30, 1999
General statistics
Type Steel
Manufacturer E&F Miler Industries
DesignerChance Rides
ModelFamily Coasters/16ft Oval w/helix on left
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height8 ft (2.4 m)
Drop6 ft (1.8 m)
Speed10 mph (16 km/h)
Inversions 0
Duration0:52
Capacity200 riders per hour
G-force 1
Height restriction33 in (84 cm)
TrainsSingle train with 6 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 12 riders per train.
Canyon Blaster at RCDB
Pictures of Canyon Blaster at RCDB

Canyon Blaster is a steel family roller coaster located in the Bugs Bunny World children's area of Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. [1] It is themed to Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner from the Looney Tunes franchise, and guests ride on ACME-themed mining cars. It opened in 1999, as part of an expansion to Bugs Bunny World.

A panorama of the Canyon Blaster, photographed in December 2007 Canyon Blaster rollercoaster, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California - 20071228.jpg
A panorama of the Canyon Blaster, photographed in December 2007

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References

  1. Marden, Duane. "Canyon Blaster". Roller Coaster DataBase . Retrieved May 3, 2019.