Six Flags cancelled this year’s Fright Fest events and instead will launch the socially distanced Hallowfest at parks that are open. The events will run between September and October and feature outdoor scare zones, scare actors wearing face masks and a select number of attractions open for nighttime rides. Click the headline for more information
Read More...Pandemonium opened at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta. Standing 150 feet (46m) tall, the Zamperla Giant Discovery rotating pendulum attraction swings riders at speeds up to 70 mph (112.5 km/h) high above the park and is the first of three opening at Six Flags parks this year. Click the headline for more information
Read More...Six Flags announced the lineup of new attractions coming to each of the the chain’s parks in 2019. Ranging from roller coasters to water slides to new kiddie areas with family friendly rides, this is by far the largest group of new additions the chain has made due to the acquisition of five new properties earlier this year. Click the headline for a full listing and videos of the attractions
Read More...Six Flags Over Georgia opened Twisted Cyclone, the RMC (Rocky Mountain Construction) I-Box track conversion of the former Georgia Cyclone wooden coaster. The steel hybrid coaster stands 100 feet (30m) tall with a 75° drop, features 3 inversions and 10 airtime hills, all while reaching speeds up to 50 mph (80 km/h). Click the headline to see videos and photos
Read More...The train ride’s engine caught fire injuring two park employees and a guest. The park said no guests were on the ride, but one who received an injury from the incident was treated at the park’s medical center and released. The employees were taken to a hospital as a precaution. Source
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