Arlington, Friday, 26 September 2025.
Six Flags Over Texas revealed Tormenta Rampaging Run, marketed as the world’s first ‘giga dive’ coaster and slated to open in 2026, claiming six world records — notably a 309 ft peak, a 95° beyond‑vertical 285 ft plunge, ~87 mph top speed and a 179 ft vertical loop. For retail and park operators, the headline is twofold: a marquee, front‑of‑park asset designed to drive attendance and PR for the park’s 65th year, and a complex operational puzzle that tests manufacturer selection, throughput strategy, maintenance regimes and construction sequencing. The ride will anchor a new Spain‑themed zone, Rancho de la Tormenta, with themed F&B like Cocina Abuela to capture per‑cap spending. Beyond the spectacle, the most intriguing fact is the hybrid concept itself — merging giga‑coaster scale with dive‑coaster elements — which will force operators to reassess staffing, queuing, capacity modelling and commercial pricing if the record claims translate into sustained visitation.