Bakunawa coaster at Six Flags to be world's tallest, fastest spinner

Key Points:

• Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey announced plans for Bakunawa, a new roller coaster set to open in 2027, which aims to break six world records and become one of the tallest coasters globally.
• Bakunawa will stand 382 feet tall, reach speeds up to 100 mph, and feature a 3,163-foot track with three launches, including the world's first upside-down launch on free-spinning, floorless trains.
• The coaster will offer a unique experience with riders ascending a 90-degree vertical tower, sliding around the outside, and then traveling the course in reverse, providing varied ride experiences due to the rotating trains.
• Bakunawa is named after a mythical Philippine sea serpent and is designed to be the world's fastest and tallest spinning coaster, setting records for fastest inversion, longest stall inversion, and being the first floorless spinning coaster.
• The ride will serve as the centerpiece of a redesigned Boardwalk area at Six Flags Great Adventure, though the park has yet to announce a specific opening date or further renovation details.