Long-Awaited Coaster Unveiling At Six Flags Great Adventure Kicks Off 2025 Season

JACKSON, NJ — Six Flags Great Adventure will unveil its newest thrill ride, The Flash: Vertical Velocity, when the theme park opens for the 2025 season on Saturday.

The amusement park, which is marking its 51st season, is hosting a special event for season passholders where they can reserve rides on the new coaster for the first two weekends, March 29-30 and April 5-6, according to the park's website.

It's also the first full season the park will be operating since the merger with Dorney Park's parent company Cedar Fair was finalized.

Also opening Saturday is the Wild Safari, which returned last year to guided tours of the park's 350-acre park. The Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa glamping experience opens April 12, with two-night stays required.

Hurricane Harbor opens May 17.

The Flash: Vertical Velocity is a super boomerang coaster and has a 180-degree twisted drop followed by a Zero-G roll back to the vertical tower that rises 172 feet in the air. The coaster reaches speeds of up to 60 mph as it launches riders forward and backward. It treats riders to a sense of micro-gravity as the ride runs upside down almost 100 feet off the ground.

The ride, the first-of-its-kind in North America and only the second boomerang coaster in the world, was anticipated to open for Memorial Day weekend in 2024, but construction delays forced the opening to be pushed back, park officials have said.

The 2025 season opens with other significant changes. Kingda Ka was demolished in late February, one of five rides being removed to make way for new coasters that are anticipated to be constructed in the next year as part of a $1 billion investment into the theme park. Also being removed were Green Lantern, the Twister, the Parachutes ride, and the Sky Way, park officials said. Read more: Coaster Rumors Confirmed, $1B In Changes Coming To Six Flags

For those whose park trips include a stop at Granny’s Chicken, new Executive Chef Jeremy Hacker has created some new exclusive dishes.

The theme park released its calendar of events for 2025 and it includes favorites Oktoberfest, Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park but also some new twists, including Summerbration.

"Our 2025 events lineup is packed with excitement and festive celebrations. We’re especially excited to debut The Flash: Vertical Velocity, a groundbreaking new ride that will elevate family thrills at Great Adventure," said Brian Bacica, park president. "We’re eager to welcome visitors of all ages to create memories with friends and family."

Highlights of the events calendar for 2025 at Great Adventure include:

• March 29: Opening Day for Great Adventure theme park and Wild Safari animal park.
• April 12: Opening Day for Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa at the Wild Safari.
• April 12-20: Spring Break Days: Enjoy thrilling rides, great food, and exciting experiences for all ages during spring break.
• May 17: Opening Day for Hurricane Harbor water park.
• July 4-5: Star-Spangled Nights: Experience breathtaking 4th of July fireworks and patriotic celebrations.
• July 4-Aug. 17: Summerbration: Celebrate summer with exclusive entertainment, high-energy shows, and thrilling attractions on select dates.
• Sept. 12-Nov. 2 (select nights): Fright Fest. Get spooked with terrifying mazes, scare zones, and thrilling rides at night.
• Sept. 13-Nov. 2 (Saturdays and Sundays): Kids Boo Fest: Enjoy this family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring festive attractions, trick-or-treating, themed shows, and seasonal rides for all ages.
• Sept. 13-Nov. 2 (Saturdays and Sundays): Oktoberfest: Indulge in authentic German food, seasonal brews, and festive music for the whole family.
• Nov. 22-Jan. 4, 2026: Holiday in the Park: Experience a winter wonderland with dazzling lights, live shows, and holiday treats.

Details on the exclusive rides on The Flash: Vertical Velocity, including season pass requirements and a link to make reservations are on the theme park's website.