Six Flags Great Adventure Reaches Major Bakunawa Construction Milestone with Train Assembly Underway
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Ride mechanics and electricians assembling coaster vehicles as New Jersey's most anticipated new thrill ride moves closer to testing
JACKSON, N.J. — October 2, 2026 — Six Flags Great Adventure has announced a significant construction milestone for Bakunawa, the park's highly anticipated new coaster, as assembly of the attraction's ride vehicles is now underway.
Park teams are currently assembling nine of the coaster's 10 ride cars, with the remaining vehicle already completed and on-site. Once finished, Bakunawa will operate with two five-car trains, including a striking green train and purple train, both designed to deliver an immersive and thrilling guest experience.
"Train assembly is one of those exciting milestones that brings a coaster to life," said Ryan Eldredge, Director of Sales and Marketing at Six Flags Great Adventure. "Guests have followed Bakunawa's progress from the earliest stages of construction, and seeing the ride vehicles come together is another visible sign that we're moving closer to the next phase of the project."
Each coaster vehicle consists of a ride chassis topped with a fully assembled seat gondola. The assembly process, which takes approximately one week per car, is being completed by Six Flags Great Adventure's ride mechanics and ride electricians working together to prepare the attraction for the next major step in development.
"Behind the scenes, our teams are meticulously assembling each vehicle to ensure everything is ready for installation," said Steven Kolczynski, Construction Manager at Six Flags Great Adventure. "Once assembly is complete, the next stop is putting the trains on the track."
The completion of train assembly will pave the way for vehicle installation and subsequent testing activities as work continues on the record-breaking attraction.
For updates on Bakunawa and all the latest news from Six Flags Great Adventure, visit sixflags.com/greatadventure or follow the park on social media.
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Six Flags Great Adventure is one of the Northeast's premier entertainment destinations, featuring a world-class theme park, Hurricane Harbor New Jersey, Wild Safari and Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa. Home to award-winning attractions including Nitro, El Toro and Jersey Devil Coaster, the park offers thrills for every age, from family-friendly rides and two dedicated children's areas to seasonal events, live entertainment, shopping and diverse dining experiences. New for 2026, Shoreline Pier at The Boardwalk brings five attractions, games, dining and entertainment to a nostalgic seaside-inspired setting. Wild Safari, one of the largest safari parks outside of Africa, offers guests an up-close look at more than 1,200 animals from around the world, while Hurricane Harbor New Jersey features more than 25 water attractions for families and thrill-seekers alike. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure.
SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties across 13 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The Company also manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of creating FUN, thrills and a lifetime of memories, Six Flags provides immersive entertainment to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.
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