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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 Great Adventure Announces New Parade, Summer Events & Experiences
From the debut of Shoreline Pier at The Boardwalk and a new twice-daily parade to seasonal festivals, wildlife encounters and major construction milestones, Six Flags Great Adventure is introducing even more experiences for guests to enjoy throughout Summer 2026. Additional enhancements throughout the property include refreshed landscaping featuring thousands of flowers, improvements at Hurricane Harbor New Jersey and the return of beloved guest favorites, including the iconic Sawmill Log Flume.
FIRST LOOK: Six Flags Great Adventure Reveals Blue Track for New 14th Coaster at The Boardwalk
Six Flags Great Adventure is giving guests a first look at its next addition. Construction is underway on the park’s 14th roller coaster, set to debut within the newly transformed Boardwalk area. Today, the park revealed the first visual clue — a striking blue track component, offering an early look at the ride’s color and design.
A New Coaster Is Rising at Six Flags Great Adventure
Something big is beginning to rise at Six Flags Great Adventure. The park’s highly anticipated 2027 roller coaster has officially reached a major construction milestone as the project enters its first phase of vertical assembly — with the first piece now lifted into place and the ride beginning to emerge above the horizon for the first time.