With new details out on signature coaster for the ambitious Saudi Arabian entertainment development, we decided it was time to compile what we know about this lofty and exciting project
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Overview
Six Flags Qiddiya is just one of the major attractions in progress for the Qiddiya project, which also includes high profile sports, culture, and lifestyle facilities.
Falcon’s Flight
New details about Six Flags Qiddiya’s star project, Falcon’s Flight, include project fulfillment (Intamin) and detailed ride specs: 4km in length, 200m in height, and a top speed of 250k/hr.
Other attractions
Based on concepts hosted by Six Flags Qiddiya’s website, theres a lot of fun attractions coming to the park – from the fanciful to the familar, and everything in between.
In this concept for the park’s indoor entrance plaza, we see corridors to various themed areas as well as a Zamperla NebulaZ ride. This area, called “City of Thrills,” appears to feature a Zamperla WindstarZ and a Vekoma Family Invert. The Mediterranian-styled “Mystic Springs” concept includes several thrill rides, such as a Maurer Spike Coaster and a Mack Water Coaster. Oh, and this weird Zamperla Big WaveZ. Steam Town’s concept is our personal favorite; its centerpiece is “Iron Rattler,” which appears to be a Jinma Rides Tilt Coaster with a spiralling first drop. Steamtown’s concept also shows off a family ride akin to Disney’s various modern “Cuddle-Up”-style rides, plus •another• Mack Water Coaster. Maybe the one in Mystic Springs is a Super Splash? Twilight Gardens appears to be Six Flags Qiddiya’s kiddie area, though it looks quite sophisticated. Rides in this concept appear to be a Zierer Tivoli coaster and Zamperla Balloon Race. Twilight Gardens gives us some strong Wildwood Grove (Dollywood) vibes. Note the Mack Splash Battle on the right. This opulent Chinese-themed area is known as “The Grand Exposition”. Several rides will be found here, including a carousel, a Wave Swinger, a (likely) Zamperla Giant Discovery, and a (probably) RMC wood coaster by the name of Colossus. Valley of Fortune seems to highlight the region’s local culture, evidenced by ornate Arabic arcitecture. Rides of this area aren’t totally clear, but the park’s Intamin Flying Island and some kind of biplane-themed variant of a Larson Flying Scooter appear to be located here. Back in City of Thrills, we get a closer look at what appears to be 32-passenger S&S Tower. “City of Thrills Power Plant” (or “Sirocco Tower,” per the image’s file name) in action.
Based on what we know, what’s your take on Six Flags Qiddiya? Do you plan to make the trek to Saudi Arabia when the resort opens in 2023? Don’t forget to apply for a Saudi visa!
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Perhaps the wooden coaster will be by GCI?
Great report guys – very exciting to see a new project of this scale!
I absolutely plan to go in 2024 or 2025. I just gotta save up the money for it