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Magic Mountain’s
annual “Out on
the Mountain” night returns Friday, September 24. From 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., the entire park and all of the rides will be open for the event—which will also include a dance floor until 1:00 a.m.
and a number of top-notch performers. During that time, the park will be closed to the general public. “What is unique about this event is that it is the only such event in Southern California in 2010 where the park is open only for this LGBT party,” said event co-organizer David Fong. “No wondering if people are there for the event or from the general public. It’s all LGBT and their supporters.” Out on the Mountain is a joint venture between Fong and business partner DJ Ray Rhodes who founded the event in 2008 in conjunction with Six Flags Magic Mountain. According to Rhodes, last year’s Out on the Mountain event attracted nearly 5,000 people and the two organizers expect approximately 6,000 this year.
The Entertainment: DJ Ray Rhodes of TigerHeat is also among the entertainers at the “Out on
the Mountain” party and is only one of many top acts who will keep the crowd entertained. The entertainment will begin with DJ Rubin of Club Papi fame and hostess Chantal at the Carousel Bandstand. Other acts include DJ Manny Patel Jr. in the VIP Lounge, as well as drag diva Ingenue. DJ Ray Rhodes will be performing on the main stage, as will Chris Salvatore, who many readers should remember from this year’s San Diego Pride Festival.
The Rides: While some people attended the event last year for the party and the
entertainment, many people were attracted by the opportunity to ride all their favorite attractions without having to wait in obnoxiously long lines. “Customers last year reported that they could get on rides in only five minutes, versus an hour on a regular day,” said Rhodes. This fact alone makes the event worth the price of entry for many people who may not be into the dance scene and those who bring their children along. Magic Mountain has long been a favorite for roller coaster enthusiasts. The park
features both classic wooden roller coasters as well as modern steel coasters and guaranteed-to-cool-you-off water-themed rides. The Six Flags theme parks were formerly owned by Time-Warner and as a result many of the park’s attractions feature characters such as Batman and other Warner Brothers characters. A few of the park’s most exciting and notable rides include:
• Tatsu – The tallest, longest and fastest “flying roller coaster” which opened in 2006. • Viper – Featuring seven inversions (meaning you will go upside down seven times) as well as the tallest coaster loop in the world. • Jet Stream – A log flume ride formerly known as Arrowhead Splashdown.
DJ Ray Rhodes, David Fong and Bill Frederick
OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN RETURNS
by john solleder
At midnight, the park proper (rides and other attractions)will close, and guests will be guided to the party at the dance floor which will stay open until 1:00 a.m.
Costs and Savings: Tickets to Out on the Mountain can be purchased in advance for $35 online at
outonthemountain.com or at the door for $45. This is an excellent deal when you consider that general admission tickets at the park run $59.99. “Adding to the value is the fact that parking is free for the event,” said Magic Mountain’s Group Sales Manager Ginger Hoolahan. Also, for those planning to spend the night after the event, Out on the Mountain has secured a special $99 rate at the Hilton Garden Inn Valencia, while rooms are available, so make your reservation early. VIP tickets are also available for $150 and include a flash pass, VIP lounge access with
a hosted Stoli vodka bar for those 21 and older, $40 in Bugs Bunny bucks and premium parking. A portion of the proceeds from online ticket sales benefit local LGBT charities and organizations, including Pacific Pride Foundation, Latino Equality Alliance, L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center, API Equality Los Angeles and the Center Long Beach among others.
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RAGE monthly | SEPTEMBER 2010
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