Tidal Wave (Six Flags Magic Mountain)

Tidal Wave was a Shoot-the-Chutes water ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. The ride was located in the Metropolis portion of the park. The ride's theme was related to a tropical environment featuring several palms and trees. The entrance to the ride was located next to The Riddler's Revenge which is near to JB's Smokehouse BBQ (now Ace O’ Clubs) but in 2017, the entrance was moved to the front of the Boardwalk section of the park to fit with the new theme for 2018. The ride was open from the spring season to late September. The ride temporarily closed in early October for Magic Mountain's annual Fright Fest event; the ride's line was used for a maze. During the winter months, the ride was closed to drain the water and clean the ride along with the splash area. The entrance to the Flash Pass was located at the right side exit of the ride. The ride had two large boats which seat a maximum of 20 riders. The park's first log flume, the Log Jammer, opened in 1971 near the entrance of the park. One year later, Jet Stream, a water flume ride featuring a drop opened near Goldrusher's entrance. While Six Flags Magic Mountain already had two flume rides, the park was missing a shoot-the-chutes ride.
Tidal Wave’s last day of operation was towards the end on 2019 before Fright Fest as a sign was posted at its entrance was it was undergoing maintenance but the ride never reopened. The attraction has been closed since Magic Mountain's reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic and it was removed from the park's website in 2021.
As of August 2021, the ride has been completely removed with the turnaround being the last remnant of the ride demolished. The entrance and foliage still remain though they are also likely to be removed.
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Tidal Wave featured one drop which ended in a large body of water which created a large splash. The 20-seat boat was dispatched from the station and it proceeded by going up a conveyor belt. As the boat ascended up, many riders enjoyed seeing the right side of Tidal Wave to see the overall track of Green Lantern: First Flight. Those who were less than were unable to ride due to safety reasons, though Six Flags Magic Mountain labeled the ride as a family friendly ride. For additional safety, the boats featured a lap bar restraint for each row.

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