EVERY 2019 Six Flags New Attraction Confirmed - New Rides/Attractions for all Six Flags Parks Nationwide
It's that time of year again! Six Flags has announced all of their new 2019 Season Rides/Attractions for EVERY park Nationwide. Scroll down below to find out what your home Six Flags park will receive for the 2019 season!
Six Flags Great America: Maxx Force
"Six Flags Great America, the Thrill Capital of the Midwest, today announced a revolutionary, triple-record breaking, new roller coaster coming to the park in 2019. Maxx Force will be the fastest launch coaster in North America, and feature the fastest inversion and highest double inversion of any roller coaster in the world.
Six Flags Great America announces Maxx Force, the triple record-breaking new launch coaster coming in 2019!
Maxx Force highlights include:
- A unique air-powered launching system propelling guests forward at record speeds;
- The world’s highest double inversion at 175 feet above the ground;
- The fastest inversion on any roller coaster in the world with a 60 miles-per-hour zero-G roll;
- Five high-speed inversions; and
- One-of-a-kind custom coaster trains modeled after Formula One racing cars
Maxx Force will be the park’s 17th roller coaster and is scheduled to debut in summer 2019 in the Carousel Plaza area of the park."
Six Flags Magic Mountain: West Coast Racers
"Six Flags Magic Mountain, today announced the latest addition to its unparalleled coaster dynasty — West Coast Racers, the world’s first racing launch coaster — slated to open in 2019. Unlike traditional coasters, this one-of-a-kind racing coaster will feature two side-by-side tracks with four individual high-speed launches. The race covers two complete laps, multiple airtime hills, extreme high-banked turns and exhilarating over/under near misses. A highlight of the ride is an immersive real time “pit stop” designed and produced by world famous West Coast Customs that will provide riders with a racing experience unlike any other.
To begin their three-minute journey on the unique terrain-hugging track, riders sitting two abreast are loaded onto sleek West Coast Customs-designed coaster cars. Launching around the first lap, riders will experience head-to-head racing with the other cars on the twin track. The first of its kind “pit stop” experience, narrated by West Coast Customs Founder and CEO, Ryan Friedlinghaus, occurs between the two laps and provides riders an exclusive inside look into the West Coast Customs shop.
“We are thrilled to partner with Six Flags Magic Mountain to create this unprecedented new ride,” said Ryan Friedlinghaus, founder and CEO West Coast Customs. "Throughout my career, I have always thought outside of the box and I love being challenged to build things others can't. Talk about the ultimate outside of the box challenge — a West Coast Customs-style roller coaster!”
Ride features include:
West Coast Racers will be located in a new LA centric urban-themed area where guests will enjoy a high-energy street vibe. Currently located in this area is the popular wooden coaster, Apocalypse, and the Cyclone 500 Go Karts, which will undergo re-theming. New dining, games and retail locations will be added to complete the extensive area renovation."
Frontier City: New Kids Area and Holiday in the Park
The woodsy themed Timber Town section will offer BIG fun for kids and families with new attractions and a charming new look for longtime favorites.
Fun-sized attractions include:
Frontier City’s newest family tradition will feature:
Six Flags Fiesta Texas: The Joker Wild Card
To begin their three-minute journey on the unique terrain-hugging track, riders sitting two abreast are loaded onto sleek West Coast Customs-designed coaster cars. Launching around the first lap, riders will experience head-to-head racing with the other cars on the twin track. The first of its kind “pit stop” experience, narrated by West Coast Customs Founder and CEO, Ryan Friedlinghaus, occurs between the two laps and provides riders an exclusive inside look into the West Coast Customs shop.
“We are thrilled to partner with Six Flags Magic Mountain to create this unprecedented new ride,” said Ryan Friedlinghaus, founder and CEO West Coast Customs. "Throughout my career, I have always thought outside of the box and I love being challenged to build things others can't. Talk about the ultimate outside of the box challenge — a West Coast Customs-style roller coaster!”
Ride features include:
- A record-breaking four magnetic launches, including a side-by-side first and second race launch;
- Four total inversions, including three zero G rolls and a zero G stall;
- 14 track crossovers and a high-five (where riders can almost high-five guests riding the opposing train), for a total of 30 train interactions (15 per lap);
- Side-by-side airtime hills and overbanked turns; and
- Speeds up to 55 miles-per-hour as riders cross the finish line.
West Coast Racers will be located in a new LA centric urban-themed area where guests will enjoy a high-energy street vibe. Currently located in this area is the popular wooden coaster, Apocalypse, and the Cyclone 500 Go Karts, which will undergo re-theming. New dining, games and retail locations will be added to complete the extensive area renovation."
Frontier City: New Kids Area and Holiday in the Park
"Frontier City, Oklahoma’s favorite theme park, today announced plans for an exciting, interactive new kids’ area that will be home to adorable new characters for the 2019 season. The all-new Timber Town will feature four new, innovative attractions, designed especially for the young thrill-seekers, plus enchanting new theming and fresh, reimagined updates for the original children’s classic rides.
The woodsy themed Timber Town section will offer BIG fun for kids and families with new attractions and a charming new look for longtime favorites.
Fun-sized attractions include:
- Frankie’s Mine Train, a family coaster as wild as the West itself;
- Billy’s Frog Hopper, a fully interactive jumping ride that will take families up, down, and all-around;
- Rocky's Ranger Planes, a classic spinning ride that will take kids to new heights, and;
- Sheldon’s Sea Adventure, an innovative family ride combining a unique blend of rocking and whirling motions.
- Lovable characters like Bucky the Beaver, Hootie the Owl, and Bubba the Bear are also making their way to Timber Town to help put a new spin on original favorites, including Patricia's Tea Cup Twirl, Hootie's Tree House, Bucky's Whistlestop Depot, and Bubba's Honey Swings.
Frontier City’s newest family tradition will feature:
- Over one million lights decking the park in a dazzling winter showcase unlike any other in Oklahoma;
- Visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their special guests from the North Pole;
- Spectacular holiday-themed shows, carolers, and rousing sing-alongs;
- Season-inspired foods, tasty treats, and cheery drinks, including Christmas funnel cakes, campfire s’mores, and flavored hot chocolate, and;
- Plenty of rides the whole family can enjoy together."
"Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the Thrill Capital of South Texas, will debut the tallest and fastest spinning pendulum ride in the world. Named after the world’s most iconic Super Villain, The Joker Wild Card delivers a unique brand of chaotic, dizzying fun for extreme thrill-seekers.
Towering a record-breaking 17-stories tall, this impressive giant disk will reach speeds up to 80 miles per hour as it whips back and forth, and higher and higher, to give riders a spectacular view of the world below them. The Joker Wild Card will become the centerpiece of a newly themed DC Universe area. The park is also announcing year-round operation, adding winter weekends and holidays to its regular operating season."
Towering a record-breaking 17-stories tall, this impressive giant disk will reach speeds up to 80 miles per hour as it whips back and forth, and higher and higher, to give riders a spectacular view of the world below them. The Joker Wild Card will become the centerpiece of a newly themed DC Universe area. The park is also announcing year-round operation, adding winter weekends and holidays to its regular operating season."
Six Flags Over Texas: Lone Star Revolution
Towering a staggering 100 feet tall, Lone Star Revolution sends riders back and forth propelling them head over heels through a series of 360° revolutions. The coaster changes direction halfway through the ride cycle; leaving riders suspended upside down at the top of the loop for even more intense thrills.
Lone Star Revolution highlights include:
- World’s largest coaster of its kind;
- 32 seats in unique “face-off” design, with guests seated face-to-face;
- A pendulum style takeoff with multiple 360° degree revolutions around the 10-story loop; and
- The park’s 14th coaster."
"Six Flags St. Louis, The Coaster Capital of Missouri, today announced a breathtaking, new thrill coming in 2019. Guests will take an adrenaline-charged flight on the new SUPERGIRL attraction as they soar nearly 7-stories through the sky in open-air vehicles. Drawing on DC Super Hero Supergirl’s powers of stamina and strength, thrill seekers spin and tilt while suspended from the massive whirling wheel. The ride is raised into the air by a giant arm as riders are launched into a high-speed spin, feet dangling…round and round…higher and higher.
SUPERGIRL heroic highlights:
- Guests fly in open air seats with feet dangling;
- Super-sized wheel begins to spin horizontally, then a giant arm lifts and tilts the wheel to a vertical position as the high-speed rotations continue throughout; and
- 24 riders will repeatedly reach maximum spinning height of 67-feet in the air.
- SUPERGIRL is scheduled to land at Six Flags St. Louis spring 2019 and looking to recruit fliers 48” and up."
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: Batman: The Ride
Flip head-over-heels, experience free-fall drops and more on the all-new Batman: The Ride, Northern California's first 4D free-fly coaster, opening at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in 2019!
After being lifted straight up a 12-story, 90-degree hill, thrill-seekers will experience exhilarating leaps and dives along a horizontal plane, with unexpected drops as they tumble from one level to the next. The pandemonium and chaos ramps up since there is no track above or below — just the sky, ground, and plenty of sinister thrills.
The unique design of Batman: The Ride features:
- A massive, imposing, floating and twisting I-box track frame in a unique two-tone design;
- One-of-a-kind onboard magnetic technology featuring smooth head-over-heels free-fly flips, giving guests the feeling of weightlessness as they soar outside the confines of a traditional track;
- 4D wing vehicles that seat up to eight per vehicle with a total of five vehicles;
- Face-off seats that allow riders to face each other as they tumble head-over-heels;
- A 120-foot-tall, 90-degree hill that is ascended by an elevator-style, chain link lift; and
- Two beyond 90-degree “raven” drops giving the sensation of free-falling."
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord: Upgraded Kids Water Play Area
New tropical water play area for kids, Caribbean Cove, opens in 2019 at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord!
Caribbean Cove will include:
- Multiple sprays, fountains, jets and geysers for kids and toddlers;
- A kid-sized pool perfect for wading and splashing; and
- A tropical theme, featuring brightly colored water play gadgets.
Six Flags Great Adventure: Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth
Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth is an oversized pendulum-shaped ride that will send guests on a dizzying journey to extreme heights. Highlights include:
- Massive, 17-story pendulum that swings back and forth;
- 40 riders propelled in counterclockwise circles;
- Speeds of nearly 75 miles per hour;
- Riders experience a feeling of weightlessness at 172 feet in the air; and
- Floorless seats that leave riders’ feet dangling as they whirl through the air.
Six Flags America: Firebird
FIREBIRD’s exhilarating flight path takes off with a heart pumping, nine-story drop, and features two thrilling inversions and a smoother, faster riding experience.
FIREBIRD highlights:
- Two state-of-the-art sit-down floorless trains, precision designed and built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard;
- Multiple high-banked curves with high-speed carousel and corkscrew rolls; and
- A twisted airtime hill plus an adrenaline pumping figure-eight finale.
Six Flags Darrien Lake: Six Flags Sky Screamer
Once the 32 thrill-seekers board the ride, it quickly rises, taking guests 24 stories into the air while spinning round and round at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. By night, Six Flags SkyScreamer’s bold, synchronized light package will light up the skies.
Six Flags SkyScreamer Facts:
- A soaring 24-stories tall;
- 32 riders, sitting two across in open-air swings; and
- Spinning round and round a 98-foot circle at 35 miles per hour."
Six Flags New England: Cyborg
“Innovation is part of the Six Flags DNA and Cyborg is a groundbreaking, new attraction that delivers an immersive dark ride experience with incredible special effects,” said Park President Pete Carmichael. “Our DC-branded attractions are extremely popular with our guests and we are excited to add this action-packed ride bearing Cyborg’s name to an already epic lineup of DC Super Hero and Super-Villain attractions in our DC Super Hero Adventures area.”
The CYBORG attraction is an extreme new dark ride experience. Cyborg invites guests to S.T.A.R. Labs to witness a new technological device when the sentient cybernetic system called THE GRID hacks into the mainframe and takes control of the entire lab. Riders find themselves caught up in the battle, spinning and whirling mercilessly through the air, while Cyborg wrestles to regain control of the enormous machine. This thrilling, new attraction offers 360 degrees of pure, heart-pounding adrenaline..
Ride highlights include:
- 24 riders sitting in an outward facing position;
- Quick acceleration reaching maximum speeds while guests whirl through countless rotations of spinning insanity;
- A DC Super Hero story line featuring Cyborg’s battle with an evil DC Super-Villain; and
- State-of-the-art lighting and sound effects."
Six Flags Over Georgia: Pandemonium
Pandemonium is an oversized pendulum ride that will send riders on a dizzying journey to extreme heights; delivering epic, high-flying thrills for guests of all ages.
Pandemonium highlights include:
- 40 riders soaring across the sky at a mind-blowing 70 miles per hour;
- A giant pendulum swinging back and forth while rotating counterclockwise; and
- A feeling of weightlessness while flying an exhilarating 147 feet in the air.
The Great Escape: Water Park Rebranding and Expansion
"Six Flags Great Escape Resort, New York’s most thrilling resort property, today announced that its outdoor waterpark will be rebranded Six Flags Hurricane Harbor for the 2019 season, offering guests a bigger, better and wetter experience. The park will undergo a major expansion with more to see and do than ever before including two brand-new, thrilling attractions; bright, tropical theming throughout; and a new dining location.
“Hurricane Harbor will offer exciting, new attractions with Bucket Blasters and Shipwreck Cove, plus a completely new look featuring imaginative, tropical theming and a myriad of park enhancements to delight guests of all ages.”
With non-stop, soaking wet thrills for the entire family, the all-new Hurricane Harbor will be the perfect summertime escape for guests of all ages.
Hurricane Harbor highlights:
- A 14,000 square foot water play area expansion;
- Two delightful, new water attractions with fun for the whole family, Bucket Blasters and Shipwreck Cove; and
- Expanded seating areas, featuring shaded zones and a new food location.
- On Bucket Blasters, riders will spin around in water barrels equipped with water guns perfect for a splashing battle with friends, family and bystanders.
Shipwreck Cove will feature a fun activity pool with interactive water sprays, geysers, and fountains for hours of water play entertainment. The area will also include expansive, shaded seating and tasty, new dining options."
Six Flags Mexico
These colorful, imaginative new sections will feature 14 rides and attractions, including six brand-new themed attractions. These kid-friendly zones are destined to become the region’s most popular family destination spot and the perfect launching pad for thrill-seekers-in-training."
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