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Revolution reviews

Theme Park Insider readers offer their ratings and reviews for Revolution, a roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. (The minimum height to ride is 48 inches.)

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Posted: October 14, 2009

When you enter Magic Mountain, this will be the closest coaster to you, so you might want to ride it if it's your first time. It features hills, drops, turns, and one vertical loop.

This was actually the first roller coaster in the world to have a vertical loop. Most of the track is hidden in the trees, so you can't really make out what's going on unless you're on the ride.

The OSTR's make the ride a little bumpy, and the wait is usually around 30 minutes.

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43 votes, so far

Revolution was a little rough (which I knew beforehand from previous reviews), but I have to ride every roller coaster at least once. It is a classic though (being the first steel looping coaster), but something needs a little update so the ride can run smoother. It was an okay ride...and there was no wait at all when we went on. - Lisa Jania

first of all good ride. whenever im on it its like a ride into history. One thing i hate is the stupid over the shoulder restraints. their pointless am i right? - isaiah mercado

Great roller coaster for a beginner, was my first loop and is always my "warm up" ride when I get to Six Flags before hitting the bigger ones. - Sierra J

Revolution is a classic. It may be old, but thats not the problem, its the OTSRs!!! If they took those out the ride would be more enjoyable. the loop is also great. I also think its like a smaller version of CALIFORNNIA SCREAMIN! 8/10... - Mateo sams

Revolution is a good ride for beginners. it only has one loop. but it is rough. Your head might hurt a little after its over. Overall its a pretty good ride. - Timothy Berg

Pretty good ride! Something for a first time coaster rider to start off with! - I.Am McLovin

Everyone's gotta start somewhere...and this coaster is a clear reminder of that. Not only did it begin the insane coaster crazy we have come to see as 'average' coaster settings, but it's served as a prime beginner loop ride for countless amount of friends and family members, myself included. Not the most thrilling, but ridable if you've never been on a loop ride in your life! - Steph Ramos

very boring ride good only if there is 5 minute wait or less or good for first time rollar coaster riders 3/10 - Michael Brunson

This ride is one of my favorites. - Sarah Meeks

It was my first looping coaster. It looks SO freaky if you haven't been on a "real" coaster, but Revolution started my love of roller coasters. a piece of history and art! - Corey Nelson

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