Six Flags Magic Mountain Closes Early on New Year’s Eve Due to Rain

The rainout trims a prime holiday revenue window for a company cutting U.S. parks after a steep post‑merger slump.

Overview

Six Flags Magic Mountain announced a 5:00 p.m. shutdown on December 31 because of persistent rain in Valencia, California.
Guests with unused December 31 tickets can return on any one public operating day through 2026, according to the park’s notice.
The early closure followed a Christmas Day shutdown, removing two peak holiday days that typically drive strong per‑guest spending.
Safety considerations for high‑speed coasters, including traction and braking in wet conditions, were cited as operational factors.
The company, which closed Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor Maryland in November and projects a post‑2027 exit for California’s Great America, simultaneously opened Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia featuring the record‑setting Falcons Flight coaster.