X2 Closed Forever at Six Flags Magic Mountain
X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed, the park announced today. Following severe injury lawsuits and claims from more than 100 riders who reported traumatic brain injuries, Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced the permanent retirement of X2.
X2 Closed Forever
Magic Mountain President Brian Oerding said, “Since X2 opened in 2008, it has welcomed more than 16 million guests and earned a passionate following among ride enthusiasts. We recognize the special place X2 holds in the coaster community, and we are grateful to our team members who operated and maintained it throughout its run.
While X2 consistently passed a multitude of safety tests, we have decided to close the ride because we believe it’s the right thing to do. Ride safety is a cornerstone of our business, and when we see guest confidence affected, we take it seriously.”
What Made X2 Different
X2 was one of only three 4th Dimension coasters ever built (and the only one in the United States) where the seats rotate 360° forward and backward independently of the track. This controlled spinning or rotation is in a direction that is independent of the track – hence, it is like a fourth dimension. There are two sets of rails – one supports the weight of the vehicles while the other is what makes the seats rotate.
The vertical distance or displacement between the two sets of rails controls the rotation of the passengers by transforming linear motion into rotational motion, accomplished via a rack and pinion gear.
X2 History
- X opened to the general public in January 2002.
- X became X2 in 2008 after a major refurbishment when it received new trains and flamethrower effects.
- Gave its last rides in July 2026.
- August 27, 2026: An investigative report published by CNN revealed that internal park records showed at least 70 prior head and neck injury complaints from riders on the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain over a three-year period.
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