Six Flags Magic Mountain opened its doors to the media Friday for a behind-the-scenes look at the on-going construction of the theme park’s latest roller coaster, West Coast Racers.

The first “high-five” where the two tracks of the coaster invert towards one another – photo by David Melnarik / KHTS News

Attendees were given a tour of the former Cyclone Bay area of the park, being redesigned into a new themed area.

“We are completely transforming this section of the park,” said Sue Carpenter, Public Relations Manager for Six Flags Magic Mountain.

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The coaster is expected to be an anchor to the new Los Angeles urban-themed area, titled The Underground, near the wooden roller coaster Apocalypse:The Ride, according to officials.

The construction of the new coaster has only affected the operation of two nearby attractions, Apocalypse: The Ride and Jetstream. Apocalypse is expected to re-open coinciding with the 2019 Fright Fest season and it’s adjoining maze Aftermath, according to Carpenter.

Unofficially titled “Spaghetti Bowl,” this section of supports will hold a large portion of the track’s finale; in the foreground the site of a re-themed dining option – photo by David Melnarik / KHTS News

The inspiration for the new coaster and themed area comes from West Coast Customs, an auto-body shop in Burbank. West Coast Customs founder Ryan Friedlinghaus is said to be working on designs for the ride vehicle of West Coast Racers, according to Carpenter.

Additionally, new dining, games and retail locations are expected to be added as part of the area’s renovation, according to Carpenter.

West Coast Racers, along with the themed area The Underground, is scheduled to open in 2019.

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