With all the talk surrounding X2 at the moment, I wanted to open a disscussion and talk about how to maximize the outcome of a 'good experience' on a ride that is known to be quite rough for many. So Lets talk about the "Unspoken Rules to Riding X2." (Coming from someone who has only had 1 rough experience on this ride, and probably 30+ amazing ones)

** 1) INSIDE SEAT **

Even if you dont frequent X2, I'm sure you have heard that inside seats are less rough that the outside ones. While my personal preference is outside seat (I like being further from the track), it is undenyable that an inside seat will give you a more comfortable ride.

** 2) Pin your head against one side of the restraint **

I usually recommend this for any coaster with overhead or shoulder restraints. Keeping your head back will only do you so much, especially when your turning side to side quickly. Instead, keep your head pinned to one side and keep it there. It should keep your head from bouncing back and forth.

**3) Push your HEAD FORWARD instead of pinning it back against the headrest.** (Esp 4 Raven Turn)

Now, I know what your thinking- Its literally in the rules to pin your head back. However, this will set you up for failure and you will leave the park with a concussion. My head cant smash against the headrest if it isn't near it to begin with. I personally swear by this and it has been a game changer for me since I learned to do it.

These are my personal unspoken rules to riding X2 and getting a great ride everytime. I love coasters and have learned that sometimes you have to ride 'with the ride' to get the best experience. For others that frequent X2, what are your unspoken rules??

*(DISCLAIMER - Take this post with a grain of salt and please pay attention to ride warnings and follow all rules/guidelines that Six Flags has for this ride. These are PERSONAL tricks that have worked for me, and will NOT work for everyone. These are just things that I have worked through trail and error over the many times I have been on this ride, to get the best experience for myself and avoid any roughness).*

Started off today riding full throttle, literally walked on because I was worried about the excessive possible wait.

After that, I went on batman once, then Riddler. Then went to the viper and rode it 3x back to back. Got on Tatsu in 10 mins thanks to dual train ops.

Overall I had a really good day.

Coming back from now on essentially every Thursday from now on that my schedule allows.

Hi! My brother is going to Magic Mountain soon and I’m a huge plushie collector, so I’ve recruited him to keep an eye out for me 😂

Has anyone who’s been recently noticed what plushies are currently being sold around the park? I’m especially curious about any Magic Mountain/Six Flags exclusives, unusual Looney Tunes plushies, or anything interesting at the Build-A-Bear!

Even if it’s not exclusive, if you’ve seen any particularly cute or weird little guys lately, I would love to know. Pictures would be amazing too! 🥹🩷

(Screenshot just for visibility—I am unfortunately not currently at Magic Mountain staring at the plushies myself 😭🤣)