Six Flags X2 coaster stays shut after rider collapse
#SixFlags #RollerCoasterSafetySix Flags Magic Mountain's X2 coaster remains closed after a rider was found unconscious on July 5, prompting a Cal/OSHA inspection. This follows a 2022 lawsuit alleging a fatal brain injury on the same ride. read more
New Jersey coaster to be worlds tallest, fastest spinner
#Rollercoaster #SixFlagsSix Flags unveils Bakunawa, the world’s tallest and fastest spinning rollercoaster, at New Jersey’s Great Adventure park. Standing 382 feet and reaching 100 mph, its floorless trains rotate unpredictably, ensuring no two rides are identical. Opening in 2027. read more
Family rescued from Six Flags ride moments before storm
#SixFlags #RideMalfunctionFour people, including two teens, were rescued after being stranded 120 feet in the air for over two hours on a Six Flags St. Louis ride. Crews used a crane to retrieve them just before a heavy storm arrived. read more
Six Flags unveils record-breaking coaster for pancreatic cancer
#SixFlags #RollerCoasterSix Flags announces a record-breaking, unnamed roller coaster for Great Adventure in New Jersey, opening next year. The ride will be one of the world’s tallest, with a multi-launch experience, and will support Project Purple to fight pancreatic cancer. read more
Six Flags Texas coaster claims six world records
#SixFlags #RollerCoasterSix Flags Over Texas will debut Tormenta Rampaging Run in 2026, a record-breaking dive coaster with a 285-foot, 95-degree drop, 87 mph speed, and six world records for height, speed, and inversions. read more
Terrifying video shows riders stranded on rollercoaster drop
#SixFlags #PowerOutageSix Flags Over Texas riders walked down the Titan rollercoaster's steep drop after a construction crew hit a power line, causing a Saturday outage. All guests were safely escorted off and received complimentary return tickets. read more
Six Flags Sells Seven Parks in $331 Million Deal
#SixFlags #AmusementParksSix Flags is selling seven parks to address financial struggles and activist investor pressure. The $331 million sale to EPR Properties and new operators aims to simplify its portfolio. Parks will operate normally through 2026, with future upgrades and potential name changes planned. read more
Six Flags Sells Seven Parks in $331M Restructuring Deal
#SixFlags #AmusementParksSix Flags is selling seven parks, including Great Escape and St. Louis, to EPR Properties for $331 million amid financial pressure. The parks will operate normally through 2026 before transitioning to new management like Enchanted Parks. read more
Family of Deceased College Grad Sues Six Flags over Roller Coaster Death
#SixFlags #RollerCoasterSafetyChristopher Hawley, a college graduate, died from severe brain injuries a day after riding the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain, as claimed by his family in a lawsuit citing negligence and design defects. read more
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Considers Closing Theme Park Attractions
#SixFlags #ThemeParksSix Flags Entertainment Corporation, post-merger with Cedar Fair, plans to optimize its portfolio, possibly closing or selling some of its 42 US theme park locations. Aiming for efficiency and growth, the company reported solid earnings despite recent challenges. read more