Tatsu. My lil' bro dropped his phone on this ride but it was worth it. We actually saw his phone fly from his pocket which was awesome.
THE NEWEST SIX FLAGS
“SPECIES OF FEAR”
UNLEASHED
Six Flags Magic Mountain Produces Another
Monster For Its Unequaled Coaster Dynasty
...TATSU ...
The Tallest, Fastest, Longest Flying Beast
on Planet Earth!
VALENCIA, CA. – Celebrating 45 years of thrills, Six Flags Magic Mountain, unleashed another monster addition to its supreme coaster dynasty today with the launch of TATSU, a “flying beast” soaring in the record books as the tallest, fastest and longest flying coaster on Planet Earth! This new species of fear opens to the public on Saturday, May 13.
“Six Flags is known world-wide as the industry leader in next generation thrills and Six Flags Magic Mountain leads the pack always adding the biggest and the best,” stated Del Holland, vice president and general manager of Six Flags California. “There’s no better way to commemorate Six Flags’ 45th anniversary than to continue to live up to our reputation – to offer a stunning one-of-a-kind thrill experience that can’t be duplicated anywhere in the world!”
Reaching far beyond traditional thrills, this one-of-a-kind flying beast takes the coaster riding experience to the next generation. Fearless riders brave a never-been-done-before completely integrated flight pattern – up, down, over and through -- the Park’s distinct mountainous terrain with nothing but the sky above, the ground below and amazing views all around in a unique “horizontal to earth” flying position.
The flight begins with great anticipation as riders board sleek dragon-like vehicles and ascend TATSU'S 170-foot tall lift with arms stretched forward, feet trailing behind and eyes intensely focused on the landscape below. Once reaching the crest, riders will flylike never before, plummeting straight down the mountain, soaring over Roaring Rapids, before entering a sharp 180-degree turn back up the hillside to round the Park’s landmark bright orange Sky Tower. The heart-pounding sensation continues as riders race up and down the mountainous terrain, darting in-and-out of looming trees, blazing over the tops of four inversions while dodging Roaring Rapids, Ninja, Orient Express and crossing an opposing Revolution train high above Valencia Falls.
Aboard the wings of TATSU, riders fly at speeds in excess of 62 miles-per-hour through a series of “butterflies-in-your-stomach” plunges, huge sweeping spirals, stomach wrenching loops and sharp dives, high speed banked curves all deliberately designed to enhance the ultimate sensation of flight. With more than 3,602 feet of blazing red, orange and yellow twisted steel track barely visible intertwined through the mountainside, TATSU'S intense two minute flight faces a dramatic 263-foot change in elevation from its highest peak to inches off the ground and spans four separate areas of the Park.
“Six Flags Magic Mountain exemplifies the powerful Six Flags thrill brand,” stated Paul Ruben, North American editor of Park World magazine and noted roller coaster historian. ”Besides strapping yourself onto a jet fighter, no where else can you experience this unique acrobatic flying experience. Tatsu is a tremendous addition to this renown thrill park and the missing link to their remarkable world-class coaster collection.”
Representing one of the largest capital investments in recent years, TATSU makes a dramatic change to the Park’s skyline situated high atop the mountain atSamuraiSummit – where time-honored customs of the Far East welcome the newest species into Six Flags’ supreme coaster dynasty. The myth and legend of the great Japanese dragon TATSU cometo life when fearless riders board its wings and fly at the speed of fear!
Designed and engineered exclusively for Six Flags Magic Mountain by design coaster experts, Bolliger & Mabillard of Switzerland, TATSU represents the Parks 17th record-setting roller coaster. Since the Park’s inception in 1971, Six Flags Magic Mountain continues to deliver the next generation of thrill rides, including X – the world’s first and only 4th dimensional coaster; Déjà Vu – the tallest and fastest suspended looping coaster in the world; Superman™ The Escape - the first ride to break the 100-mph speed barrier; Viper - the tallest looping coaster in the world; The Riddler’s Revenge – the tallest and fastest standup coaster on the planet and Revolution – the world’s first 360-degree looping coaster.
TATSU isn’t the only reason for celebration…45 years ago the very first Six Flags Park opened its gates and today Six Flags parks across the country are sharing in the 45th Anniversary festivities! Six Flags Magic Mountain is bursting at the seams with a whole new lineup of excitement and fun entertainment for the entire family. The party begins each morning as a lucky family is chosen to officially open the park with Bugs Bunny and Friends and continues with a special 45th Anniversary parade through the Park complete with great music, confetti and your favorite Justice League characters! Plus, new for 2006 spend Brunch With Bugs daily at Mooseburger Lodge where kids big and small alike can enjoy a delicious buffet and interact with the Looney Tunes characters (reservations required). Awesome shows like the Chinese Acrobats of Hebei and the Batman Begins Stunt Show and roaming street entertainment round out the day’s fun -- it’s a year-long, Six Flags style celebration!!
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Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company. Founded in 1961, Six Flags is celebrating its 45th Anniversary in 2006. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE: PKS) headquartered in New York City.
2006-06-14 07:05:11
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X at Six Flags Magic Mountain at Valencia California.
The ride is a 4th Dimensional ride. The seats are outside of the track and you have nothing below you but the ground & sky at some points. The ride begins by pulling you backwards up the lifthill and from there you go through a series of drops, loops & corkscrews.
The thing that makes this ride unique is that your seat does the actual flipping most of the time. The track has sensors and will flip your seat at certain locations. It's awesome. Check out some pics a website: http://www.rcdb.com/ig750.htm
2006-06-14 09:42:28
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Nitro (an amazing roller coaster...huge drop next to Kingda Ka) and then Kingda Ka (roller coaster with the tallest drop in the world, but seriously only lasts 4 secs) for the Six Flags Great Adventures in NJ
See links below for summary!
2006-06-14 07:02:11
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answered by Toodles 2
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My favorite six flag ride was the Mind Eraser because it flips you over on the cork screw! It is the best ever! But I like the half pipe. It twirls and flies high!
Favorites!
2006-06-14 09:43:54
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The RATTLER!!!! In Fiesta texas- San Antonio well it is a 60 mph roller coaster that shakes like a rattlesnake's rattle!! Very Cool!! Good luck dude!;-)
2006-06-14 07:06:51
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Texas-
Titan
Mr. Freeze
Batman
2006-06-14 12:09:12
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answered by geejtopia 5
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mind eraser superman ride of steel and batman rthe dark knight (6 flags new england )
2006-06-14 14:56:28
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answered by knth 1
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Texas- the Titan
2006-06-14 11:16:41
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answered by R@chel 2
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Deja vu.its soo much fun but everytime i ride that i have a blake out
2006-06-14 08:06:10
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Texas: The Texas Giant
I loved this old wooden roller coaster because it sounds like its going to fall apart and it just scares you to death when you're little, haha!
2006-06-14 07:05:29
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answered by Candice H 4
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Superman, Batman and the posion ivy and the joker
2006-06-15 05:06:11
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