Six Flags Magic Mountain was placed on a shutdown after receiving bomb threats around 8:07 a.m. on Monday, according to an official with the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office.
There was no evidence found that the threat was authentic, and no arrests were made, said Sgt. Eric Treadway with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
He added that the threat was a false alarm.
Treadway said L.A. County Sheriff’s Department resources were deployed to search the area.
Several hours after the threats were received, the scene was deemed clear and the park was open at 11:30 a.m., an hour after its scheduled opening.
“Good news, all Magic Mountain amusement park entrances are now open. CHP units have cleared from the scene. Thank you for your patience and cooperation,” said an 11:30 a.m. post on X by the CHP Newhall-area Office.
Deputies requested assistance for the incident, according to Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez, spokesman for the CHP.
He added that CHP officers assisted deputies by shutting down the Magic Mountain Parkway main entrance and the employee entrance on Sky View Lane and Feedmill Road.
“Magic Mountain amusement park entrance will be shut down as CHP works with LASO after receiving multiple bomb threats at the park,” said a post on X by the CHP Newhall-area Office at about 9:30 a.m. Monday.
Magic Mountain released a statement on social media at 9:35 a.m. Monday that said, “We are aware of the police activity at the park and are currently monitoring the situation in coordination with local authorities.”
Aerial footage from ABC7 and other Los Angeles television stations showed sheriff’s deputies, including some on an armored vehicle, making sweeps of the theme park property.
The park, which had been scheduled to open at 10:30 a.m. Monday, remained closed as of 10:45 a.m. and first responder dispatch traffic indicated additional traffic management measures, including signage, were being deployed to inform motorists that the park remained closed.
About 45 minutes later, it was announced that the park was open to the public.
Attempts to reach theme park officials were unsuccessful as of Monday afternoon.
Officials at the SCV Sheriff’s Station said multiple media inquiries were fielded on Monday. The station posted a statement on its Facebook page saying, in part: “(Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department) personnel, along with assisting K-9 teams, conducted sweeps of the park and surrounding areas to ensure the safety of guests and employees. The incident concluded at approximately 11:20 a.m. No suspicious items were located.”
— Six Flags Magic Mountain (@SFMagicMountain) May 11, 2026
