Six Flags reveals plans for world's fastest coaster

Six Flags today announced plans for the most ambitious thrill ride ever created — Falcon’s Flight, which will be the world's tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster.

Breaking News! Six Flags #Qiddiya, Saudi’s first theme park, will feature several record-breaking rides. Hold onto your seats tight and experience the longest, tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, “Falcon’s Flight”!#QiddiyaSoMuchMore

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I'm still looking for the specs on the ride, but taking Six Flags' word for it, Falcon’s Flight likely will be the premier attraction at the new Six Flags Qiddiya park, which was announced today in Riyadh. Themed lands in the park will include:

City of Thrills: This will be the home to Falcon's Flight as well as Sirocco Tower, the world's tallest drop ride.

Grand Exposition: Rides include the hybrid coaster Colossus, a record-setting Gyrospin Pendulum, an Expo Flyer swinging ride, the Arabian Carousel, and the Automania bumper cars, themed to London cabs.

Valley of Fortune: This is the home for the triple-launch coaster Spitfire, a hydraulic boom ride called Skywatch, the auto-themed Treasure Trail, and the Aeromax, "a family plane ride that swings and rotates freely over the park."

Twilight Gardens: The park's children's land will include the Twilight Express Coaster, an interactive dark ride called Critter Chase, and Kaleidoscope hot air balloon ride.

Steam Town: This land includes the Sawmill Falls Water Coaster, a spinner called Bull Rider, a Treehouse Trek climbing structure, and Iron Rattler Mine Train, a "a hydraulic lift which releases passengers into a freefall plunge through a narrow, steam-filled mineshaft."

Discovery Springs: Themed to a rainforest in the desert, this land's anchor is Sea Stallion, a "first-of-its-kind interactive ride," where riders are "propelled over rivers, behind waterfalls and through trees along a custom-designed course, as they control the speed and acceleration of their horse."

"The Six Flags brand began in 1961 when we opened as our first park, Six Flags Over Texas, which was themed according to the six flags that once flew over Texas. At Six Flags Qiddiya, we return to that heritage by creating six immersive lands designed for Saudis of all ages who seek family entertainment experiences steeped in their rich culture and history. We are thrilled to be part of a project of such scale and scope and are proud to celebrate this milestone with Qiddiya," David McKillips, President of Six Flags International Development Company, said.

"Our vision is to make Six Flags Qiddiya a theme park that delivers all the thrills and excitement that audiences from all over the world have come to expect from the Six Flags brand, and to elevate those experiences with authentic themes connected to the location. As a place that will create indelible memories and moments of delight, telling stories that resonate with our guests is a central notion that will be evident throughout Qiddiya," said Michael Reininger, the former Disney executive who now serves as Chief Executive Officer of Qiddiya Investment Company.

Six Flags Qiddiya is set to open in 2023.

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