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Updated June 24, 12:25 p.m.
Six Flags Over Texas has postponed the opening of its new Tormenta Rampaging Run coaster due to commissioning and testing taking longer than expected, per a company social media post. A new opening date will be announced at a later time.
Posted June 19, 1:59 p.m.
The first “giga dive” roller coaster is opening at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington on June 26.
The details
Tormenta Rampaging Run reaches 309 feet above ground and has a 285-foot drop, according to the Six Flags website. Riders will be going 87 miles per hour on a ride spanning more than 4,000 feet.
The coaster now has the following world records:
The coaster comes with a new immersive, themed area with inspirations from Spain, according to a news release. Visitors can explore a fictional town called Rancho de la Tormenta Plaza and a new restaurant, Cocina Abuela. The restaurant will offer Spanish and Latin American cuisine like Spanish rice, chicken tinga and housemade guacamole.
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Tormenta Rampaging Run was constructed by Bolliger & Mabillard, a Swiss company that specializes in roller coaster designs. President Sophie Bolliger said in a statement that the new ride separates itself from other coasters by blending two types of rides.
Giga coasters are typically more than 300 feet tall and known for their speed and length, according to Six Flags. The dive coaster has a straight, vertical drop with riders facing downward, according to the Bolliger & Mabillard website.
The new ride is opening ahead of the Arlington amusement park celebrating its 65th anniversary Aug. 1, according to the release. The Arlington location is the company’s first location.
