Baja Ridge is a desert landscape themed area at Six Flags Magic Mountain. It is based on historic Mexican California.
History[]
When the park originally opened on May 29, 1971, the area where Baja Ridge would be was a dead end behind the Grand American Carousel at the back of Six Flags Plaza.
In April 1990, the new loop coaster Viper was opened at Baja Ridge.
In 2001, X was built in Baja Ridge as the intended new attraction for that season, but due to mechanical issues the ride's opening was delayed to January 2002. Panda Express was added as the area's restaurant at the bridge crossing.
In December 2007, X was closed for refurbishment and a new paint job, and reopened in May 2008 as X2.
In 2015, Panda Express closed and was replaced with Six Flag's in-house Chop Six brand in the following year. In 2022, Chop Six was itself replaced by Primo’s Pizzeria.
Attractions[]
Promotional poster from 1994
Current[]
Former[]
- La Revolución, originally named in honor of the Mexican Revolution to match the Mexican theme of the area in 1979. After being refurbished, the ride was renamed The New Revolution and reopened as part of Six Flags Plaza in March 2016. The Baja Ridge sign at the former La Revolución's entrance was removed and the spot is presently occupied by a large-screen monitor displaying the status of rides in the park.
Restaurants[]
- Primo’s Pizzeria, formerly Panda Express until 2015, and Chop Six until 2022.
Gallery[]
Concept design[]
