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Cedar Point vs Six Flags Magic Mountain

Six Flags Magic Mountain scores 8.1/10 against 8.0/10 for Cedar Point. Cedar Point is the stronger pick for thrill seekers, Cedar Point for families, and Cedar Point gives you more for your money.

Cedar Point
Overall · World rank
8.0/10 · #12
Thrill · Family
9.7 · 7.3
Rides
66
Local ticket price
$60–95
Park guide
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Overall · World rank
8.1/10 · #10
Thrill · Family
9.6 · 6.7
Rides
40
Local ticket price
$60–110
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Cedar Point

World #12 · United States

Cedar Point

8.0/10 overall

Six Flags Magic Mountain

World #10 · United States

Six Flags Magic Mountain

8.1/10 overall

Cedar Point vs Six Flags Magic Mountain, side by side

Ratings

Overall score
Cedar Point8.0/10
Six Flags Magic Mountain8.1/10
Thrill factor
Cedar Point9.7/10
Six Flags Magic Mountain9.6/10
Family friendliness
Cedar Point7.3/10
Six Flags Magic Mountain6.7/10
Value for money
Cedar Point6.1/10
Six Flags Magic Mountain5.8/10
Crowd & wait management
Cedar Point3.0/10
Six Flags Magic Mountain7.4/10

Practical Info

Average wait time
Cedar Point26 min
Six Flags Magic Mountain11 min
Number of rides
Cedar Point66 rides
Six Flags Magic Mountain40 rides
Nearby attractions
Cedar Point3 catalogued
Six Flags Magic Mountain4 catalogued
Best season to visit
Cedar PointSummer
Six Flags Magic MountainSpring
Ticket price range
Cedar Point$60–$95
Six Flags Magic Mountain$60–$110
Average visit length
Cedar Point9 hours
Six Flags Magic Mountain9 hours
Opened
Cedar Point1870
Six Flags Magic Mountain1971

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