The terrifying new roller coaster built to smash six world records

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30 Jul 2026 • 9:47 PM MYT
The Independent
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The terrifying new roller coaster built to smash six world records

  • Six Flags has announced plans for Bakunawa, a new thrill ride inspired by Philippine folklore, slated to open at the Shoreline Pier in New Jersey in 2027.
  • Bakunawa is projected to break world records as the tallest and fastest spinning rollercoaster, featuring the first free-spinning, floorless coaster vehicles.
  • The ride will ascend 382 feet and reach speeds of up to 100 mph along a 3,163-foot track, offering an unpredictable experience as its trains rotate naturally.
  • Each adventure will last approximately two minutes and 17 seconds, accommodating 20 riders per train with a minimum height requirement of 48 inches.
  • This new attraction will replace the park's former record-holder, Kingda Ka, and follows the recent debut of the Tormenta Rampaging Run at Six Flags Over Texas.

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