Six Flags Great Adventure unveils record-breaking coaster

Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, unveiled plans this week for a record-breaking roller coaster named Bakunawa, set to open in 2027. The new attraction, inspired by a mythical sea serpent from Philippine folklore, is designed to claim six world records and become one of the tallest coasters globally.

The coaster will stand 382 feet tall and reach speeds of up to 100 mph along a 3,163-foot track. Its innovative design features three launches, including what park officials describe as the world's first upside-down launch. Riders will be aboard free-spinning, floorless trains that rotate throughout the two-minute, 17-second ride, ensuring each experience is unique. The trains carry 20 passengers at a time, with a minimum height requirement of 48 inches.

According to the park, Bakunawa will set records for the world's fastest and tallest spinning coaster, the fastest inversion, the longest stall inversion, and will be the first floorless spinning coaster. Park President Mike Fehnel described the experience, noting riders will climb straight up a 90-degree incline to the top of the tower before sliding around the outside and then repeating the journey in reverse.