robbalvey Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Wood Meets Steel in New Joker Ride Coming to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Thrilling New Hybrid Coaster, The Joker, Coming to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in 2016 VALLEJO, Calif. — September 3, 2015 — In Spring 2016, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will open the most-anticipated new roller coaster in Northern California in over 10 years, The Joker. This state-of-the-art extreme coaster will be the “must ride” coaster of the season, adding to the park’s status as Northern California’s most thrilling theme park. “The Joker will be the most talked about new coaster in 2016,” said Don McCoy, park president. “We are excited to introduce this innovative technology that marries the best of both classic and modern coaster designs to offer our guests an unparalleled and unique experience.” The Joker ride is the second DC Comics-themed attraction at the park after SUPERMAN™ Ultimate Flight opened in 2012 and the villainous character’s personality is evident in the coaster’s chaotic twists and turns, including a first ever “step-up under-flip inverted roll” that takes riders horizontal. The Joker ride also features the ultimate “fake-out” with a unique breaking wave turn, the only one of its kind on the West Coast. Additional highlights of The Joker ride include: · 3,200 feet of dual-colored purple and green track; · A wild Zero G barrel roll; · 3 inversions; · 15 extreme airtime moments; and · Maximum speeds of 53 mph. The Joker ride is being transformed from what was the park’s iconic and traditional wooden coaster, Roar, which closed on August 16, 2015. The Joker ride is scheduled to open in Spring 2016. For more information about upcoming 2016 Six Flags rides and attractions, including a video highlighting the new rides, visit http://www.sixflags.com/2016news. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is also announcing the start of 2016 Season Pass sales with its special Flash Sale through Labor Day weekend featuring the best deal of the year – savings up to 65% off on 2016 Passes! September 3 through 7, guests will receive a free upgrade to a Gold Season Pass with every Pass purchased. Gold Season Passes include admission to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and any other Six Flags theme park, as well as free parking and special admission offers for friends. 2016 Season Passes provide unlimited visits any operating day for the rest of 2015, including park admission to Fright Fest®, Holiday in the Park® and all of 2016. Passholders may also purchase a Gold Season Dining Pass, which includes a lunch, dinner and snack during every park visit, plus they will receive a 2016 All Season Sport Bottle for unlimited drink refills. Gold Season Dining Passes may be used at any Six Flags theme park. Follow Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on Facebook and Twitter @sixflagsdk. Edited September 3, 2015 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HARLEYGUYJB Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) This looks awesome!!!! Really love the colors on it! Edited September 3, 2015 by HARLEYGUYJB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlvr Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 that's an amazing video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MIntaminGCI Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 This is beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 SFDK got the bee's knees this year. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Gorgeous!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudvayneimn Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) After the first drop.....so much YESSS. That first inversion/turn is beautifully designed. Edited September 3, 2015 by mudvayneimn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 The pacing in the video looks awesome. I'll be even more excited for this once I ride TC during WCB, since that will be my first RMC hybrid. Awesome sauce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILinator Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Such an awesome looking coaster, both as far as the ride experience itself, as well as the colors! I simply cannot wait to get out to SFDK for the first time and ride this - hopefully next year! I still prefer Lightning Rod, personally, but this immediately jumps to second on my list of most anticipated 2016 coasters! Well done once again, Six Flags and RMC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Oh wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknottsville Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Out of all the SF announcements SFDK is getting the best new for 2016 imo, this thing looks absolutely gorgeous and the elements and airtime it's going to have looks like an amazing ride. RMC does it again I bow to the coaster masters... Alan is a GOD!!! lol Edited September 3, 2015 by johnnyknottsville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 For others who have ridden other RMC hybrids, how does this layout compare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Gosh this thing looks amazing, the colors really pop!! I'll definitely be making the 5.5 hour drive for this!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Hero Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 This thing looks mental. That first overbank/inversion is absolutely insane. They've got a winner on their hands for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 WOW!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Edited September 3, 2015 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) OMG that airtime is going to be insane!!! Looks like it will have that Steel Medusa/Wicked Cyclone pacing. Love the pre-lift section ala Twisted Colossus. Edited September 3, 2015 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Still a better Joker that Jared Leto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0sterfreek Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Amazed. Good job six flags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 It looks to match Wicked Cyclone's airtime intensity. What a great layout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Holy crap. This looks great! Not complaining but I'm surprised they added inversions! I seriously love the colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILinator Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I know the announcement says "Spring" of 2016... Do any of the regulars know if that means Memorial Day typically? I'm just wondering when the soonest I can plan my trip out will be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 There's only one reaction to have for this. Looks like SFDK is going to have northern California's best coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 This thing looks great. Best possible superhero related themeing they could have gone with too, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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