Magic Mountain's Attendance Climbs 3%

Six Flags Magic Mountain reported that attendance at the Valencia amusement park rose 3% during 1990, from about 3.1 million in 1989 to 3.2 million.

The park attributed the increase to its new Viper looping roller coaster, which has given nearly 3 million rides since it opened in April, Magic Mountain spokeswoman Courtney Simmons said.

The park is open during weekends and school holidays from Labor Day to Memorial Day, and is open every day during the summer, Simmons said.