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A storm is brewing at Six Flags Over Texas. The Arlington theme park has announced Tormenta Rampaging Run, a “skyline-altering” roller coaster set to debut in 2026. The new attraction is a statement piece designed to trample an astonishing six world records and bring a tempest of thrills to North Texas.
While Tormenta Rampaging Run is quite a mouthful to say (“tormenta” means “storm” in Spanish), a glance at the renderings shows a ride that lives up to its name. The track is a complex bend of steel that looks as if a Slinky went through the wash and was reborn as a marvel of engineering. It’s a tangled, beautiful mess of physics poised to test the limits of even the most seasoned thrill-seekers.
So, what does it mean to ride this storm? At its apex, the ride climbs to a height of 309 feet before plummeting down a 285-foot, 95-degree beyond-vertical drop. It’s set to reach a blistering speed of 87 mph and navigate 4,199 feet of track. Basically, it’s a goliath that will secure its place in the history books as the world’s tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster. It also boasts the tallest vertical coaster loop at 179 feet and the highest Immelmann inversion, turning riders upside down 218 feet in the air.
If you thought the mighty Titan ramped up the thrills when it opened in 2001, this one is dialing it up even more.
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The ride is the centerpiece of a newly themed area, Rancho de la Tormenta, located in the park’s Spain section. The immersive Spanish village will also feature a new restaurant, Cocina Abuela, serving authentic Spanish and Latin American cuisine.
This ambitious project feels like a strategic move to recapture park-goer excitement. After the delayed opening of the Aquaman: Power Wave ride in 2023 saw some of its initial hype fade, Six Flags seems determined to keep the energy high for Tormenta by aiming for multiple world records. The announcement also follows the recent, quiet closure of the beloved Conquistador, which left some fans wishing for a proper farewell.
“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, in the press notes. “This coaster is a true testament to our commitment to providing world-class thrills and innovation.”
The coaster is a collaboration with renowned Swiss firm Bolliger & Mabillard.
“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,” noted Sophie Bolliger, the company’s president.
Set to open during the park’s 65th anniversary in 2026, Tormenta Rampaging Run is a full-throttle charge into a new era for Six Flags Over Texas, so start preparing for the storm.
