Thrill Glider Debut Amid X2 Shadows | Venice Beach News

Six Flags Magic Mountain unveils Thrill Glider, set to debut in 2027 as the world’s longest, fastest, and tallest in its category—a groundbreaking suspended coaster blending flying, motorbike, and launch tech with riders hanging face-down in hovercycle vehicles. But amid this futuristic hype, the park grapples with the fallout from the X2 coaster’s recent tragedies: two serious injuries, including a coma and brain surgery, plus ongoing lawsuits tied to past incidents. While executives tout Thrill Glider as the dawn of a “renaissance” built on their legacy of innovation, the shadow of X2’s legal battles—and a settlement reached with the family of a 2022 fatality—hangs heavy over the announcement. Construction has already begun on the old Golden Bear Theatre site, but the future thrill may come with lingering doubts.

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