Samurai Summit

Samurai Summit
Park	Six Flags Magic Mountain
Theme	Japanese folklore and mythology
Opened	May 29, 1971

Samurai Summit is a themed land at Six Flags Magic Mountain, based on various aspects of Japanese culture, folklore, and mythology. It opened with Magic Mountain on May 29, 1971 as one of its original themed areas.

History

1971-1979: Original era

In 1975, The Magic Pagoda opened at Samurai Summit. It was a walkthrough attraction with a lot of different visual illusions and tricks.

1979-present: Six Flags era

After the 1984 season, the Magic Pagoda was closed.

In 1988, Samurai Summit received its first major roller coaster in the form of Ninja.

In 1997, Superman: The Escape was added to the far end of Samurai Summit, bringing Superman and his Fortress of Solitude to the area as a new icon. This launch coaster hit speeds up to 100 mph. It was renamed Superman: Escape from Krypton in 2011.

In 2006, Samurai Summit became home to Tatsu, a new flying coaster named after a dragon from Japanese folklore.

In February 2018, the Samurai Summit sign was fully restored with new paint.

Attractions

Current

• Ninja (opened 1988)
• Superman: Escape from Krypton (opened 1997)
• Tatsu (opened 2006)

Former

• Dragon (1974-1981, lower station still standing, but vacant)
• Eagles Flight (1971-1994, Shangri-La station still standing)
• Sky Tower (1971-2014, still standing)
• The Magic Pagoda (1975-1984, still standing)

The former premises of The Magic Pagoda and Eagles Flight Shangri-La station are used as haunted house attractions during the annual Fright Fest and Scream Break events.

Magic Mover

Main article: Magic Mover

Six Flags Plaza is connected by railway system that transports guests to the top of Samurai Summit, next to Ninja. It was originally known as the "Funicular" when the park opened in 1971, then renamed to the "Orient Express" 1988, the "Helpful Honda Express" in March 2016, and currently the "Magic Mover" in May 2022.

Restaurants

• The Laughing Dragon Pizza Co. (1971-2008, originally opened as the Four Winds steak house)

Shops

• Hero Haven (at the base of the former Eagles Flight Shangri-La station)

Gallery

Samurai Summit scenery in 2004.

References

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