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Six Flags Over Texas Unveils Tormenta, a 309-Foot ‘Giga Dive’ Coaster Opening in 2026

The 2026 attraction targets buzz with six claimed records during a challenging year for Six Flags.

Overview

  • Six Flags says Tormenta Rampaging Run will set dive‑coaster marks for height (309 ft), drop (95 degrees, 285 ft), speed (87 mph), length (4,199 ft), tallest loop (179 ft) and highest Immelmann inversion (218 ft).
  • Bolliger & Mabillard designed the ride, with company president Sophie Bolliger calling it a new category that blends giga‑coaster scale with dive‑coaster elements.
  • The coaster anchors Rancho de la Tormenta, a new Spanish‑themed village at the Arlington park, which will also debut the Cocina Abuela restaurant.
  • An exact opening date was not announced, but the ride is slated for the park’s 65th‑anniversary season in 2026.
  • The rollout comes as The Hollywood Reporter notes Six Flags’ shares are down 53 percent and attendance is off 9 percent this year, with broader industry safety scrutiny following a fatal incident under investigation at Universal’s Epic Universe.