High Sierra Territory · Roller coaster
The Great American Revolution
Looping coaster featuring themed terrain, turns and signature coaster elements at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
15 min
live wait
Roller coaster
High thrill
48"
min height
Before you ride
One inversion and pronounced lateral forces.
Expert tip
Look for the famous vertical loop framed by the wooded hillside.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 10 AM (~2 min) · also good around 1 PM (~5 min)
Busiest around 11 AM (~5 min)
| 10 AM | 2 minutes |
|---|---|
| 11 AM | 5 minutes |
| 12 PM | 5 minutes |
| 1 PM | 5 minutes |
| 2 PM | 5 minutes |
| 3 PM | 5 minutes |
| 4 PM | 5 minutes |
| 5 PM | 5 minutes |
| 6 PM | 5 minutes |
| 7 PM | 5 minutes |
Average standby wait from 6 days of live waits, in park time (PT). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
The Great American Revolution stats
The Great American Revolution is a 113-foot roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain that reaches 55 mph, drops 80 feet and turns riders upside down once. It was built by Anton Schwarzkopf, opened in 1976 and lasts about 2 minutes. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 10 AM or 1 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Anton Schwarzkopf
- Model
- Looping coaster
- Opened
- 1976
- Track length
- 3,457 ft
- Top speed
- 55 mph
- Height
- 113 ft
- Drop
- 80 ft
- Inversions
- 1
- Duration
- 2 min 15 sec
- Height requirement
- 48 in
💡 Fun facts
- Opened in 1976 as the first modern vertical-looping coaster.
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