Theme Park Review

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn.  Guess what the first comments I have read are... The way the coaster interacts with itself looks amazing. The flybys from the train will be great, too. Nailed it. I also want to thank Sportsdude for staying on top of this. I'm enjoying the updates. This is one of the only pages I check in my short time on TPR anymore.

Ride look sick but I can't help but be a bit concerned with B&Ms recent track record. This ride seems like a recipe for some of the most violent B&M rattle we've ever seen. Yukon Striker rides very well so I am somewhat optimistic, but we'll see. I'd hate for the ride to be known as "Torture: Rattling Run" 

I'm very confused about Timberwolf... Did they do any work on it? Was there a huge issue with it that needed to be addressed before it opened for the year and it was safer to just say it wouldn't open? Whatever it was, good on the park for getting it open for the last 2 months of the season. 

First official POV! https://youtu.be/_5je0hEcCLA?si=c-LNPtAI2QgQzxbd    

Track signing!! We were invited to sign both sides of the track!  

Pics from tonight's presentation!  

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced that Kumba is officially reopening after its extended closure. Pass member previews take place over the next few days with the opening to the public on Saturday, September 27th, 2025.  https://buschgardens.com/tampa/roller-coasters/kumba/  FEEL THE ROAR RETURN Kumba reopens this weekend! Pass Member Preview: Wednesday - Friday September 24–26 Fun Card Preview: Friday September 26 Public Opening: Saturday, September 27, 2025 The Legend Returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! Get ready to feel the roar of Kumba, one of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s most iconic roller coasters, as it officially reopens to the public on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Experience Kumba’s signature high-speed loops, twists, and non-stop thrills that have made it a must-ride Florida theme park attraction for decades. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Pass Members get exclusive early access to ride Kumba from September 24–26, 2025, before the general public. Don’t miss your chance to be among the first to relive this legendary thrill ride! Roar into Kumba! High-speed thrill coaster Named for the distant roar of the king of the jungle, see why this legendary roller coaster still reigns on so many lists of favorites. After the thrill of an initial 135-foot drop, you will plunge into a diving loop, feel a full 3 seconds of absolute weightlessness while spiraling 360 degrees! Touting one of the world's largest vertical loops, enthusiasts have consistently voted Kumba®, one of the world's best roller coasters! It is said that if you can hear the roar of a lion in the distance, you have crossed into his territory. The natives call this roar the Kumba, and you'll feel his breath on the back of your neck from the moment you step aboard the mighty roller coaster that earned his name.

Six Flags has officially announced Tormenta Rampaging Run will come to the park in the form of a new B&M Giga Dive Coaster. This coaster will break six world records at the time of its debut in 2026. Tormenta Rampaging Run will be set in a new Spanish village called Rancho de la Tormenta along with a new restaurant Cocina Abuela set in the park's Spain section.  Six Flags Over Texas is taking history by the horns with the unveiling of Tormenta Rampaging Run—a record-breaking, adrenaline-pumping roller coaster that will redefine the thrill-seeker experience while changing the city's skyline in 2026. As the tallest, fastest, longest and first-ever giga (300+-foot-tall) dive coaster in the world, this one-of-a-kind thrill ride will trample six monumental world records.   Themed after one of Spain's longest traditions, the running of the bulls, the historic new attraction will tower over a brand-new Spanish village called Rancho de la Tormenta and new restaurant Cocina Abuela, all fittingly located in the park's Spain area. Tormenta Rampaging Run will elevate riders to a height of 309 feet and, just like waiting for the release of the bulls, the train will release plunging riders into a record-breaking 95-degree, beyond vertical drop complete with sharp turns followed by other exhilarating drops that replicate the thrill of the running of the bulls. World Record-Breaking Features of Tormenta Rampaging Run: Tallest Dive Coaster: Soaring to an epic height of 309 feet, Tormenta Rampaging Run will give riders a heart-stopping view of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area before plunging them into a high-speed descent. Fastest Dive Coaster: Reaching a thrilling speed of 87 mph, Tormenta Rampaging Run will be the fastest dive coaster on the planet, ensuring an experience that delivers pure excitement from the first moment to the last. Longest Dive Coaster: Spanning 4,199 feet, this ride will offer an extended journey full of airtime (weightless) moments, sharp turns and exhilarating drops that will make riders feel like they are bull runners. Tallest Vertical Coaster Loop: At 179 feet, the loop on this coaster will be the highest of any coaster, of any type, in the world. Highest Immelmann Inversion: Being upside down at 218 feet will become a must for thrill-seekers and roller coaster enthusiasts from around the world. Highest 95-Degree Beyond Vertical Drop: Without warning, the train will release, dropping riders a record 285 feet down at a beyond-vertical 95 degrees. "Six Flags Over Texas has always been a leader in creating unforgettable experiences, and with Tormenta Rampaging Run we are soaring to new heights," said Mark Boyer, VP and Park Manager for Six Flags Over Texas. "This coaster is a true testament to our commitment to providing world-class thrills and innovation, and we can't wait to bring this historic ride to life in 2026." "As the world's first giga dive coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run introduces a completely new ride category, blending giga coaster heights with the fun and thrill of a dive coaster," said Sophie Bolliger, President of Bolliger & Mabillard, consulting engineers and designers of the coaster. "This level of innovation sets new standards for the theme park industry and our company is honored to be part of this historic moment with Six Flags." The Story of Rancho de la Tormenta Plaza and Cocina Abuela Rancho de la Tormenta, an immersive, themed area depicting an old and secluded Spanish village, will warmly welcomes guests with vibrant colorful banners and jubilant Spanish music. This fictional town was initially named after the storms (tormentas) that swept across the plains it occupied, but that soon changed with the birth of a legendary bull that grew to be the most feared and respected animal in the land. Known for his fierce strength and incredible speed, matadors from all over Spain traveled to face him but none could defeat him. His name was Tormenta. As guests enter the plaza, they immediately will be engulfed by the aromas coming from Cocina Abuela, a brand-new restaurant redefining theme park dining. Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Spain and Latin America, the menu will showcase bold, scratch-made favorites like Spanish rice, papas bravas, chicken tinga, and fresh house-made guacamole, all crafted with an emphasis on vibrant flavors and authentic quality. Six Flags Over Texas 65th Anniversary The 2026 opening of this multi-record-breaking roller coaster will be part of an important milestone for Six Flags Over Texas as it celebrates its 65th anniversary. When Six Flags Over Texas opened on Aug. 1, 1961, it marked a new era in family entertainment and set a precedent for future parks. The 65th commemoration will feature exclusive previews, special events, giveaways and many surprises making it a historic celebration worthy of the first Six Flags' original park that started it all. For more information about opening dates and upcoming events, visit sixflags.com.

^ I've seen so much reported about that 'Coaster Restaurant'.  All of it great, I read. Great that you got to "give it a whirl". 😋

We went to europa park for day one of two here.  we started the day with the can can coastter, formerly eurosat, they refurbished it in 2017 and rethemed it as the moulin rouge in belle epoch Paris.  The queue line themeing is great with the occasional nod to eurosat. Most importantly it rides great. It has a spiral lift hill with a rotating center column that pulls the train up the hill. It has parisian scenes and an eiffel tower as you get to the top. The trains have onboard audio synched to the ride that keeps pace. Scenery lights up as you go by including a winking moon from jules verne. Not too scary but really fun.   Rode silverstreak, a b&m with great airtime. It had been mercedes themed and now is monacco grand prix themed. Not sure if it was suppodes to be a poke in the eye but they had a vintage Daimler owned by prince Ranier of Monaco.  I have heard tpr sing the praises of the aquatrax and had to take the opportunity to try the one in the greece area here. Since it was drizzling and we were already a bit wet, why not. It was fun and exceeded expectations  (which had been set low) Voltron was new last year and was awesome. We enjoyed the electricity themed queue line in the rain which felt disconcerting.  Amazing themeing and ride with a statue of Nicholai keeping watch.  pirates of batavia , having been restored from an elecrrical fire (on a water ride) was great. The queue line had some great stuff including the requisite topless mermaids.  We tried out the food loop restaurant. You order your food and it gets sent out along coaster tracks including loops and helixes. The kitchen and bar send food up to a central dispatch area who distribute it to the correct table. There are special holders for drinks and food in pots down stainless steel tracks to circular tables. Each seat has a number and you get your food delivered by the food loop. Pretty fun and the food was good too. I had chicken breast on spätzle which was delicious. We finished the day in the rulantica waterpark with the ride and slide package. The indoor/ outdoor swimup bar came in handy and their wave pool is one of the most intense i have been to. It has a really bizarre lazy river that goes through caverns below the indoor waterpark with crazy themeing. They let you go around as much as you like and we finished the day with 4 more laps.    it is not well explained but you can take a shuttle from the hotel in the spanish section to rulantica for free. You can take the large monorail from the front gate there. 

Fright Fest can be good at other Legacy Six Flags parks - don't take this version as an indictment of the others. I genuinely don't know where the haunted attraction pass revenue is going if it's not going back in to the event.

Timber Wolf has re-opened.

I visited Fright Fest for the first time last weekend and it was a disappointment. For the price we paid for the haunted attraction pass and the entertainment or lack there of. It just didn't have the same feel as a Haunt at a legacy Cedar Fair park.  The mazes had viritually no actors. They had no cohesive theme to them. The masks, instead of makeup and special effects.  It was just a disappointment. Living in Central Missouri, we were excited to have another option relatively close by.

assuming that's a typo.. or you just LOVE to drive. SFOT is Arlington, and COTALand is in Austin (about a 4 1/2 hour drive from each other). . and you pass thru Austin going to Arlington from San Antonio. so I'd think you wanna do:   SWSA, SFFT, COTA, SFOT (2 days), then to Frontier City

I'll be attending the official POV premier tonight!