Whereas, Six Flags Magic Mountain's Colossus roller coaster is a World-recognized icon of fun for movie buffs, coaster enthusiasts and kids of all ages;
Whereas, Colossus set records for height, speed and total lumber when it was opened;
Whereas, Colossus has been in countless movies, television shows and commercials, including National Lampoon's Vacation, Step By Step, Doogie Howser, the A Team, and Wonder Woman;
Whereas, Colossus is an enormous asset to Magic Mountain, Six Flags, Santa Clarita, southern California and the United States;
Whereas, Colossus is a living memorial to John Candy and the humor he brought to all of us,
And, whereas Colossus is a part of the hearts and minds of millions of people across the world.
I hereby petition Six Flags, the City of Santa Clarita, the County of Los Angeles and the State of California to save Colossus from its planned execution by on August 16, 2014 and be declared a California State Landmark, protected from future destruction.
Signed,
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
August 17, 2014
August 17, 2014
I grew up riding those wooden tracks and the thought of losing that history is devastating. We need a final push to hit five hundred names so the park officials have to acknowledge how much this ride means to all of us.
July 30, 2014
Seeing this level of support reminds me exactly why this coaster means so much to my own childhood and the legacy of John Candy. The momentum behind saving Colossus is growing and it gives me real hope that we can stop the demolition crews.
Reached 100 supporters
July 20, 2014
302 Comments
I lived in scv for 30 yrs and I had a view of colossus from my backyard. she is historic. nothing like her will ever be again. nothing today is built with such love. shes a piece of history.
Save Colossus! I first rode Colossus in the late 80's, and I've ridden it many times since. My favorite experiences were during the times when they ran it backwards. Amazing!
In 2010, I travelled from the UK to visit friends in LA. During my two week holiday, I visited Magic Moutain & rode Collosus several times. It is possibly the greatest wooden roller coaster in the World & should be protected / preserved as part of the history of the park & theme parks / roller coasters in general.
More than 30 years ago I fell in love with the man who became my hubby when he rode Colossus with me 6 times in a row. How could I not love a man who would ride it 6 times in a row. Have fond memories of Magic Mountain, especially Colossus.
It has a historical importance in the theme park industry and the notion that Six Flags could build into their parking lot and build a parking structure is somewhat more of a plausible idea than tearing the ride down
I believe Colossus is a "cathedral-like" structure, and as such should be preserved at all costs. I realise that things have to change, but I fear that we could eventually be left without any real traditional wooden coasters left in the end. I must admit to being quite terrified to ride this monster on my inaugural visit in 1991, but fell in love with it in subsequent visits as I became more of a coaster fan.
The beauty of the structure !!!
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via . Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
By signing, you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy and agree to occasional emails about petitions. Unsubscribe anytime.
Share this petition
Share this petition to help it reach more people.
Your share link
Whereas, Six Flags Magic Mountain's Colossus roller coaster is a World-recognized icon of fun for movie buffs, coaster enthusiasts and kids of all ages;
Whereas, Colossus set records for height, speed and total lumber when it was opened;
Whereas, Colossus has been in countless movies, television shows and commercials, including National Lampoon's Vacation, Step By Step, Doogie Howser, the A Team, and Wonder Woman;
Whereas, Colossus is an enormous asset to Magic Mountain, Six Flags, Santa Clarita, southern California and the United States;
Whereas, Colossus is a living memorial to John Candy and the humor he brought to all of us,
And, whereas Colossus is a part of the hearts and minds of millions of people across the world.
I hereby petition Six Flags, the City of Santa Clarita, the County of Los Angeles and the State of California to save Colossus from its planned execution by on August 16, 2014 and be declared a California State Landmark, protected from future destruction.
Signed,
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
August 17, 2014
August 17, 2014
I grew up riding those wooden tracks and the thought of losing that history is devastating. We need a final push to hit five hundred names so the park officials have to acknowledge how much this ride means to all of us.
July 30, 2014
Seeing this level of support reminds me exactly why this coaster means so much to my own childhood and the legacy of John Candy. The momentum behind saving Colossus is growing and it gives me real hope that we can stop the demolition crews.
Reached 100 supporters
July 20, 2014
302 Comments
Colossus is as iconic as it gets. It is one of the things that makes MM breathtaking even from the highway. If anything, this ride deserves a technological upgrade. It should never go - it is a true piece of coaster history, and MM should wear it as a badge of honor.
I lived in scv for 30 yrs and I had a view of colossus from my backyard. she is historic. nothing like her will ever be again. nothing today is built with such love. shes a piece of history.
Save Colossus! I first rode Colossus in the late 80's, and I've ridden it many times since. My favorite experiences were during the times when they ran it backwards. Amazing!
In 2010, I travelled from the UK to visit friends in LA. During my two week holiday, I visited Magic Moutain & rode Collosus several times. It is possibly the greatest wooden roller coaster in the World & should be protected / preserved as part of the history of the park & theme parks / roller coasters in general.
More than 30 years ago I fell in love with the man who became my hubby when he rode Colossus with me 6 times in a row. How could I not love a man who would ride it 6 times in a row. Have fond memories of Magic Mountain, especially Colossus.
It has a historical importance in the theme park industry and the notion that Six Flags could build into their parking lot and build a parking structure is somewhat more of a plausible idea than tearing the ride down
I believe Colossus is a "cathedral-like" structure, and as such should be preserved at all costs. I realise that things have to change, but I fear that we could eventually be left without any real traditional wooden coasters left in the end. I must admit to being quite terrified to ride this monster on my inaugural visit in 1991, but fell in love with it in subsequent visits as I became more of a coaster fan.
The beauty of the structure !!!
Help this petition grow
Share it with friends to help reach 750 signatures.
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via .
Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
Signing with Google or Facebook verifies your signature instantly — no email needed.
By signing, you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy and agree to occasional emails about petitions. Unsubscribe anytime.
Share this petition
Share this petition to help it reach more people.
Your share link
Petitions like this
Other petitions you might want to support
Scan to share
Anyone who scans this can sign the petition.
Colossus is as iconic as it gets. It is one of the things that makes MM breathtaking even from the highway. If anything, this ride deserves a technological upgrade. It should never go - it is a true piece of coaster history, and MM should wear it as a badge of honor.