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Six Flags Great Adventure Unveils BAKUNAWA, the World’s Tallest and Fastest Spinning Launch Coaster
Six Flags Great Adventure today unveiled BAKUNAWA, the world's tallest and fastest spinning launch coaster. Debuting in 2027, it will serve as the signature attraction of the park's transformed Boardwalk area. Inspired by the lore of Bakunawa, the legendary sea serpent of Philippine mythology, BAKUNAWA blends cutting-edge engineering with immersive thematic design to deliver an experience unlike anything else in the world. Standing 382 feet tall, BAKUNAWA joins an elite class of giga coasters, ranking among the five tallest roller coasters in the world while reaching speeds of 100 mph.
It Stirs; Six Flags Great Adventure Releases Second Project Purple Teaser, Official Announcement Coming July 28
The mystery surrounding Project Purple continues. Today, Six Flags Great Adventure released the second official teaser in the park's campaign leading up to the highly anticipated July 28 announcement of its next major attraction. Building on last week's debut, the newest video reveals that whatever arrived on The Boardwalk is no longer staying contained. The teaser follows the mysterious shipping container first seen washing ashore as activity intensifies around the site.
It’s Here: Six Flags Great Adventure Releases First Project Purple Teaser; Full Announcement Coming Later This Month
Six Flags Great Adventure today released the first official teaser tied to its highly anticipated Project Purple announcement, which is scheduled for later this month. The short video, now available across the park's official social media channels, features an ominous scene along a moonlit shoreline where a mysterious shipping container has washed ashore. As the video unfolds, viewers hear a radio transmission from Ship B-7-2-8, with the crew expressing concern over the lost container before ending with a chilling warning: "Do not open it."
Six Flags Great Adventure’s Project Purple Reaches Major Milestone; Final Track Section Installed
Less than 24 hours after officially opening Shoreline Pier, Six Flags Great Adventure is celebrating another major milestone as crews installed the final section of track on Project Purple, completing the attraction's towering track structure and marking the beginning of its next phase of construction. The milestone continues an exciting period of investment at the resort, which this week welcomed guests to Shoreline Pier, a reimagined family destination at The Boardwalk featuring five new attractions, refreshed dining experiences and new entertainment.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Unleashes Werewolf Gorge, The World’s Longest Family Launch Roller Coaster
Six Flags Fiesta Texas today announced Werewolf Gorge, a first-of-its-kind family launch roller coaster that delivers record-breaking thrills, immersive storytelling and a dynamic multi-generational experience unlike anything else in the world. Combining a unique mix of ride elements not found together on a single attraction — including four launches, a mid-course rollback and a 39-inch height requirement — Werewolf Gorge represents a true industry first and sets a new benchmark for family thrill attractions.
Fast Lane is Here, What's the Park's Next New Attraction? | Fiesta Texas February Updates
2026 sees the final integrations of Cedar Fair and Six Flags legacy parks. Six Flags Fiesta Texas recently introduced Fast Lane to replace their Flash Pass system, along with changes to dining plans and drink plans. We also take a look at other park projects, including the refurbishment of multiple rides as winter operations continue on.