Six Flags Great America set to reopen on April 18
GURNEE, Ill. - Six Flags Great America announced it will reopen for the season on April 18.
The popular amusement park in north suburban Gurnee will feature an all-new ride this year, the Wrath of Rakshasa, which it called the steepest and most inverted dive coaster in the world.
Wrath of Rakshasa
What we know:
Wrath of Rakshasa will make its debut in the County Fair Section of the park across from "Demon."
Six Flags officials said the coaster will have the world's steepest drop and most inversions on a dive coaster.
Wrath of Rakshasa will stand at 180 feet tall and have a cliffhanger hold, which will suspend riders as they face straight down a 96-degree beyond-vertical drop. Riders will then plummet 171 feet.
Other highlights of the coaster include five gravity-defying inversions and 3,239 feet of soaring track. Riders can also expect to hit speeds of nearly 67 mph!
What they're saying:
Officials said the new ride is another innovative addition to its lineup of heartpounding attractions.
"Six Flags Great America continues to push the limits of innovation and thrills, as we introduce the world’s steepest drop with the most inversions on a dive coaster," said Park President John Krajnak in a statement. "Wrath of Rakshasa joins our already impressive lineup of record-breaking roller coasters and attractions at the park, demonstrating our commitment to delivering cutting-edge experiences for our guests."
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