Six Flags Is Building "Bakunawa," a Record-Breaking Spinning Giga Coaster
Named after a legendary sea serpent from Philippine mythology, the giga coaster serves as the culmination of the park’s highly anticipated Project Purple teaser campaign. The addition represents a major investment in the resort’s ongoing transformation of its Boardwalk district. Bakunawa is engineered to shatter six world records.
- ▪Named after a legendary sea serpent from Philippine mythology, the giga coaster serves as the culmination of the park’s highly anticipated Project Purple teaser campaign.
- ▪The addition represents a major investment in the resort’s ongoing transformation of its Boardwalk district.
- ▪Bakunawa is engineered to shatter six world records.
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Six Flags Travel 1 Hr ago 27 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Six Flags Great Adventure unveiled Bakunawa, a record-breaking spinning giga coaster inspired by Philippine mythology slated to open in 2027 The ride will feature world-record-setting statistics including a 382-foot height, 100-mph top speed and the first floorless spinning coaster trains Bakunawa serves as the centerpiece of a multi-year transformation for the park's Boardwalk district Six Flags Great Adventure has officially revealed Bakunawa, a massive new attraction set to become the world’s tallest and fastest spinning roller coaster when it opens in 2027.
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