Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster is a steel dual-tracked roller coaster based on the DC Comics character Kid Flash at two Six Flags theme parks in the United States.[1][2]
| Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster | |
|---|---|
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| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Dueling – Racing |
| Manufacturer | Skyline Attractions |
| Model | P'Sghetti Bowl |
| Lift/launch system | Booster Wheel Lift Hill |
| Height | 24.5 ft (7.5 m) |
| Capacity | 1,200 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 36 in (91 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 6 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 12 riders per train. |
| Length (Track #1) | 566.5 feet (172.7 m) |
| Length (Track #2) | 591.8 feet (180.4 m) |
History
editIn September 2021, Skyline Attractions unveiled their new P'Sghetti Bowl children's coaster model, which offered a unique track model fabricated solely through the usage of folded sheet metal and rivets, in contrast to the welding techniques frequently used to manufacture coasters.[3][4]
In November 2022, Six Flags representatives approached Skyline at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida, where a pair of dueling P'Sghetti Bowl coasters were purchased.[5] The following month, Six Flags Fiesta Texas took it upon themselves to announce at their that they would receive one of the then-unnamed P'Sghetti Bowl coasters, which would become the world’s first "single-rail family racing roller coaster".[6]
In March of 2023, both Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Six Flags Over Georgia formally announced Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster for the 2023 season.[1][2] The Georgia roller coaster replaced The Joker: Chaos Coaster in the Gotham City section of the park, while the Texas attraction replaced Fender Bender, the park's bumper cars. Both roller coasters will be the first dual-racing roller coaster in their respective states.[7]
Ride
editThe roller coaster runs two trains on two dual tracks zig zagging each other a total of twelve (12) times. Designed by Skyline Attractions, both roller coasters reach a height of 24.5 feet (7.5 m) and a track length in total of 1,158 feet (353 m).[8]
Both Kid Flash Cosmic Coasters feature LED lighting along the entire length of the top and sides of the track.[1][7]
Installations
edit| Park | Area | Opening date | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Flags Fiesta Texas | DC Universe | November 4, 2023 | [9] |
| Six Flags Over Georgia | Gotham City | November 5, 2023 | [10] |
References
edit- ^ a b c Price, Shepard (March 1, 2023). "Six Flags Fiesta Texas to debut dual-track, racing roller coaster named for DC Comics hero". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ a b Dawson, Brandon (March 8, 2023). "Six Flags debuts new "Kid Flash" roller coaster for 2023 Season". WJBF. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ Stilwell, Andrew (September 7, 2021). "Skyline Attractions Unveils "P'Sghetti Bowl" Children's Coaster Model". Coaster101. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ Levine, Arthur (November 16, 2021). "Skyline Attractions serves up 'P'Sghetti Bowl'". IAAPA. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- ^ Six Flags (November 16, 2022). "Coaster-sized plans are coming together at IAAPA!". LinkedIn. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- ^ Taylor, Blake (December 16, 2022). "Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces new racing coaster and water park expansion". Attractions Magazine. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- ^ a b Salinas, Rebecca (March 1, 2023). "Six Flags Fiesta Texas to open KID FLASH, the only racing roller coaster in Texas". KSAT-TV. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ Carden, Andrea (March 1, 2023). "Six Flags Fiesta Texas debuting world's first single-rail family racing roller coaster..." KENS. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ https://rcdb.com/20548.htm Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster on Roller Coaster DataBase
- ^ https://rcdb.com/20602.htm Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster on Roller Coaster DataBase