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Six Flags has released a new official statement sharing several updates with guests and Passholders.
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This statement outlines increased safety measures and the current status of the Goliath coaster following the tragic incident that took place at Six Flags Over Georgia. We are bringing you all the most important information from this update. [Read more…]
There have been several injuries and even deaths at roller coasters recently, and you might be asking whether roller coasters are as safe as we once thought.
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CNN spoke with wellness expert Dr. Lena Wen to understand the potential health risks of roller coasters and what riders should know before getting on one. As an emergency physician and clinical associate professor at George Washington University and a former Baltimore health commissioner, she shared what you should know and whether roller coasters are truly safe.
UPDATE: As of October 22nd, Mako has reopened at SeaWorld Orlando.
On Monday, October 12th, a man tragically fell from the top of the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia after his restraint was not properly locked.
Mako at SeaWorld Orlando
Other roller coasters manufactured by the same company are now facing scrutiny as concerns about the safety of the manufacturer’s ride restraints begin to rise. This includes a few different rides at SeaWorld Orlando as well as Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure, and one of those rides has already closed out of an abundance of caution.
One of the things that roller coaster enthusiasts love about riding roller coasters is the thrill factor that comes from a sense of danger and fear when a coaster pushes riders to their limits with high speeds, deep dives, loops, and more. However, sometimes things go wrong with these thrill rides.
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Hundreds of riders on the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain recently reported brain injuries after riding the attraction. As a result, Six Flags has decided to close the roller coaster…forever.
At theme parks, thrill rides are thrilling because of the fear factor. You can soar from towering heights, drop faster than gravity, and speed faster than cars, all from the safety of your ride vehicle. So when something goes wrong, things go very, very badly.
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Over 100 riders have suffered traumatic brain injuries from a Six Flags Magic Mountain roller coaster in the last two years alone.
And the award goes to…
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Six Flags! The Walt Disney Company and Universal Studios seem to win a lot of awards, but it’s nice to see Six Flags get its time to shine, too. Six Flags recently won a few awards, including some for their Falcons Flight roller coaster.
Six Flags Magic Mountain just announced the breathtaking details of a NEW record-breaking coaster that’s coming to the Valencia, California park.
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The new coaster, Thrill Glider, is set to debut at the park next year. According to the park, the new hybrid coaster will combine motorbike-style seats (dubbed “hovercycles”) with a traditional suspended ride track that will traverse launches and inversions, including a zero-g roll and 12 airtime moments, at speeds reaching 50 mph.
If you’re a big coaster fan, you’re not alone here — our team has some serious thrill junkies!
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One of the best places to go for big thrills are the Six Flags parks across the U.S. These amusement parks often have record-breaking rides with major drops, cool inversions, and high speeds. And if you’re a frequent Six Flags visitor, you may want to be on the lookout for a kind-of-new coaster!
We don’t only cover Disney and Universal news here at DFB — we make sure to give you ALL of the news from EVERY theme park around the world. And this includes Six Flags!
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The Six Flags theme parks are home to some of the biggest thrill rides in America, but those don’t go without their problems. A ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain has now been closed for over a month and we have everything you need to know!
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