# First Looping Roller Coaster Turns 50

**Source:** Replay Magazine  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2026-05-12  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.replaymag.com/first-looping-roller-coaster-turns-50/

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## Analysis

Replay Magazine reports on the 50th anniversary of the world's first looping roller coaster, The Great American Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain, which debuted May 8, 1976. The ride has reverted to its original name from 'The New Revolution' and Six Flags is marking the milestone with themed merchandise and retro food offerings.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] The Great American Revolution debuted on May 8, 1976 — _Parade (cited by Replay Magazine)_
- [HIGH] It was the first roller coaster to successfully send riders through a full 360-degree vertical loop — _Replay Magazine article_
- [HIGH] The coaster was designated a 'Coaster Landmark' by the American Coaster Enthusiasts — _Replay Magazine article_
- [HIGH] The ride was recently known as 'The New Revolution' before reverting to original name — _Replay Magazine article_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| The Great American Revolution | product | Historic roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain, first looping coaster, debuted 1976 |
| Six Flags Magic Mountain | company | Amusement park in California hosting the first looping roller coaster |
| American Coaster Enthusiasts | organization | Organization that designated The Great American Revolution as a 'Coaster Landmark' |
| Parade | organization | Publication that reported on the coaster's anniversary and name reversion |

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## Transcript

The world’s first looping roller coaster debuted on May 8, 1976, and Parade reported that it has reverted back to its original name – The Great American Revolution. The coaster, located at Six Flags Magic Mountain, has been known in recent years as The New Revolution. It was the first to successfully send riders through a full 360-degree vertical loop and was also designated as a “Coaster Landmark” by the American Coaster Enthusiasts. Six Flags will have 50th anniversary merchandise and limited-time food and beverage options leaning into the 1970s nostalgia.

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