Six Flags Unveils Details About Project Purple And Their New Amazing Coaster

I was excited to join the press release event on Tuesday at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey as the theme park unveiled the new roller coaster that's associated with Project Purple.

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Six Flags partnered with Project Purple and organization designed to give support to victims and families dealing with pancreatic cancer.

Six Flags Great Adventure Tuesday unveiled BAKUNAWA, the world's tallest and fastest spinning launch coaster. Debuting in 2027, it will serve as the signature attraction of the park's transformed Boardwalk area.

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The new coaster is named Bakunawa. According to Six Flags, "Inspired by the lore of Bakunawa, the legendary sea serpent of Philippine mythology, BAKUNAWA blends cutting-edge engineering with immersive thematic design to deliver an experience unlike anything else in the world."

What Makes The New Six Flags Coaster Bakunawa a World Class Coaster?
 
Standing 382 feet tall, BAKUNAWA joins an elite class of giga coasters, ranking among the five tallest roller coasters in the world while reaching speeds of 100 mph.

Guests will board the world’s first free-spinning, floorless coaster trains that rotate naturally throughout the ride, ensuring no two experiences are exactly alike.

• World's fastest spinning coaster (100 mph)
• World's tallest spinning coaster (382 feet)
• World's fastest inversion (80 mph)
• World's longest stall inversion
• World's first floorless spinning coaster
• World's first upside-down launch

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Mike Fehnel, park president of Six Flags Great Adventure said "BAKUNAWA is our next defining milestone—an attraction that demonstrates our commitment to innovation while giving guests another incredible reason to visit, stay longer and return throughout the year."

Also joining in for the launch of Bakunawa was Sales & Marketing Director Ryan Eldredge.

Shawn Michaels

You could feel the excitement at Six Flags Great Adventure on Tuesday and there was a great buzz among the hundreds of media, public, and content creators that were on-hand for the unveiling of the project.

Shawn Michaels

In addition, 2027 Season Passes officially went on sale at Six Flags. According to Six Flags, "guests can purchase a 2027 Gold Season Pass at the lowest price available this year and next. Benefits include unlimited visits, free parking, access to other Six Flags parks in the region, and admission to fan-favorite events such as Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park. Passholders will also be among the first to experience BAKUNAWA when it opens in 2027."