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Record-Setting Coaster to Spread Wings for Public Launch March 29 at Kings Dominion

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Kings Dominion is set to unveil Rapterra, the world's tallest and longest launched wing coaster, on March 29, 2025, marking the park's 50th anniversary celebration. Standing 145 feet tall and stretching 3,086 feet long, this innovative coaster launches riders from 0 to 65 miles per hour in just four seconds.

The ride, inspired by a mythical 'jungle hawk,' features unique seating where riders are suspended on either side of the track. The nearly 90-second adventure includes eight thrilling elements: an overbanked turn, a dive loop, an S-turn, a wing slide, a flat spin, an airtime hill, and a raptor roll.

Season passholders will get exclusive first access during a preview night on March 28 from 5 to 10 p.m. The park will remain open daily through April 6 for spring break, with unlimited rides available to 2025 Silver Season Pass holders.

Kings Dominion svelerà Rapterra, il coaster a braccio lanciato più alto e lungo al mondo, il 29 marzo 2025, in occasione della celebrazione del 50° anniversario del parco. Alto 145 piedi e lungo 3.086 piedi, questo innovativo coaster lancia i passeggeri da 0 a 65 miglia orarie in soli quattro secondi.

Il viaggio, ispirato a un mitico 'falco della giungla', presenta posti a sedere unici in cui i passeggeri sono sospesi ai lati dei binari. L'avventura di quasi 90 secondi include otto elementi emozionanti: una curva sopraelevata, un loop a picco, una curva a S, uno scivolo alato, una rotazione piatta, una collina di airtime e un rollio da rapace.

I possessori di pass stagionali avranno accesso esclusivo durante una serata di anteprima il 28 marzo dalle 17:00 alle 22:00. Il parco rimarrà aperto tutti i giorni fino al 6 aprile per le vacanze primaverili, con corse illimitate disponibili per i titolari del Silver Season Pass 2025.

Kings Dominion está listo para revelar Rapterra, la montaña rusa de ala lanzada más alta y larga del mundo, el 29 de marzo de 2025, marcando la celebración del 50 aniversario del parque. Con una altura de 145 pies y una longitud de 3,086 pies, esta innovadora montaña rusa lanza a los pasajeros de 0 a 65 millas por hora en solo cuatro segundos.

La atracción, inspirada en un 'halcón de la jungla' mítico, cuenta con asientos únicos donde los pasajeros están suspendidos a ambos lados de la vía. La aventura de casi 90 segundos incluye ocho emocionantes elementos: una curva sobre elevada, un bucle de inmersión, un giro en S, un deslizamiento de ala, un giro plano, una colina de airtime y un giro de rapaces.

Los titulares de pases de temporada tendrán acceso exclusivo durante una noche de vista previa el 28 de marzo de 5 a 10 p.m. El parque permanecerá abierto todos los días hasta el 6 de abril para las vacaciones de primavera, con paseos ilimitados disponibles para los titulares del Silver Season Pass 2025.

킹스 도미니언은 2025년 3월 29일, 공원의 50주년 기념일을 맞아 세계에서 가장 높고 긴 론치 윙 코스터인 랩테라를 공개할 예정이다. 145피트의 높이와 3,086피트의 길이를 자랑하는 이 혁신적인 코스터는 승객을 단 4초 만에 0에서 65마일로 가속한다.

이 놀이기구는 전설적인 '정글 매'에서 영감을 받아, 승객이 트랙 양쪽에 매달려 앉는 독특한 좌석을 특징으로 한다. 거의 90초간의 모험에는 여덟 가지 스릴 넘치는 요소가 포함되어 있다: 과도한 커브, 다이브 루프, S턴, 윙 슬라이드, 플랫 스핀, 에어타임 힐, 그리고 랩터 롤.

시즌 패스 소지자는 3월 28일 오후 5시부터 10시까지 미리보기 밤에 독점적으로 먼저 접근할 수 있다. 공원은 4월 6일까지 봄 방학 동안 매일 열리며, 2025 실버 시즌 패스 소지자에게는 무제한 탑승이 제공된다.

Kings Dominion s'apprête à dévoiler Rapterra, le plus haut et le plus long coaster à ailes lancé au monde, le 29 mars 2025, marquant la célébration du 50e anniversaire du parc. S'élevant à 145 pieds et s'étendant sur 3.086 pieds, ce coaster innovant propulse les passagers de 0 à 65 miles par heure en seulement quatre secondes.

La balade, inspirée par un 'faucon de la jungle' mythique, présente des sièges uniques où les passagers sont suspendus de chaque côté de la voie. L'aventure de près de 90 secondes comprend huit éléments palpitants : un virage surélevé, une boucle plongeante, un virage en S, un glissement d'aile, une rotation plate, une colline d'airtime et un roulement de rapace.

Les détenteurs de pass saisonniers auront un accès exclusif lors d'une soirée de prévisualisation le 28 mars de 17h à 22h. Le parc restera ouvert tous les jours jusqu'au 6 avril pour les vacances de printemps, avec des tours illimités disponibles pour les détenteurs du Silver Season Pass 2025.

Kings Dominion wird am 29. März 2025 Rapterra enthüllen, die höchste und längste gestartete Wing Coaster der Welt, und damit die Feierlichkeiten zum 50. Jubiläum des Parks einleiten. Mit einer Höhe von 145 Fuß und einer Länge von 3.086 Fuß beschleunigt diese innovative Achterbahn die Fahrgäste in nur vier Sekunden von 0 auf 65 Meilen pro Stunde.

Die Fahrt, inspiriert von einem mythischen 'Dschungel-Hawk', bietet einzigartige Sitze, bei denen die Fahrgäste an beiden Seiten der Schiene hängen. Das fast 90-sekündige Abenteuer umfasst acht aufregende Elemente: eine überbankte Kurve, einen Tauchloop, einen S-Kurve, einen Flügelslide, eine flache Drehung, einen Airtime-Hügel und einen Raptor-Roll.

Inhaber von Saisonpässen erhalten am 28. März von 17 bis 22 Uhr exklusiven Zugang während einer Vorschau-Nacht. Der Park bleibt bis zum 6. April täglich für die Frühlingsferien geöffnet, mit unbegrenzten Fahrten für Inhaber des Silver Season Pass 2025.

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World's Tallest, Longest Launched Wing Coaster Rapterra
to Kick Off Theme Park's Golden Anniversary Celebration

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DOSWELL, Va., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kings Dominion will officially launch its newest addition as Rapterra takes flight on the park's opening day, March 29. At 145 feet tall and 3,086 feet long, Rapterra is the tallest and longest launched wing coaster in the world and headlines the park's 50th anniversary celebration season in 2025.

"Rapterra is the perfect centerpiece for our 50th anniversary celebration and promises to bring a captivating and exhilarating set of thrills to a brand-new generation of guests," said Bridgette Bywater, vice president and general manager of Kings Dominion. "Cutting-edge attractions, family-friendly thrills and developing rich, immersive experiences are what has made Kings Dominion the premier Virginia destination for 50 years. We carry on that tradition with the introduction of Rapterra."  

Rapterra was inspired by the flight of the mythical creature the "jungle hawk." The journey begins as riders choose to soar on the hawk's left or right "wing," and board a seat suspended on either side of the track with nothing above or below them. With tension mounting, Rapterra takes flight and riders are launched from 0 to 65 miles per hour in just four seconds. The ride then ascends to its zenith over the Jungle X-Pedition midway.

Rapterra's thrilling aerial maneuvers and inversions include:

  • Overbanked turn 145 feet above the midway and the ride's highest point
  • Dramatic "dive loop" ─ the ride's first inversion
  • Nimble S-turn with quick directional changes
  • "Wing slide" that creates a sideways sliding motion, unique to wing coasters
  • "Flat spin" ─ a tight corkscrew, the second inversion
  • "Airtime" hill delivering negative gravity
  • 360-degree "raptor roll" ─ a barrel roll, the third inversion

The nearly minute-and-a-half adventure includes eight breathtaking moments before Rapterra smoothly glides back into the station.

Rapterra will open to the public when the park opens on March 29. The park remains open every day through April 6 for spring break. Season passholders will be among the first to have an opportunity to ride during passholder preview night on March 28 from 5 to 10 p.m. Guests can enjoy unlimited rides on Rapterra with the purchase of a 2025 Silver Season Pass.

For more information on Rapterra, season passes and the robust lineup of events during the park's 50th anniversary season at Kings Dominion, visit www.kingsdominion.com

ABOUT KINGS DOMINION
Kings Dominion, a 400-acre amusement park located in Doswell, VA off I-95, is home to more than 60 rides, shows and attractions, including 13 world-class roller coasters and Soak City, a top-rated 20-acre waterpark. Kings Dominion is owned and operated by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the largest and most diverse amusement park operator in North America.

ABOUT SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America's largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property including Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.

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FAQ

When will Rapterra, Kings Dominion's new wing coaster, open to the public?

Rapterra will open to the public on March 29, 2025, coinciding with Kings Dominion's opening day and 50th anniversary celebration.

What are the key specifications of the Rapterra coaster at Kings Dominion?

Rapterra is 145 feet tall, 3,086 feet long, and accelerates from 0 to 65 mph in 4 seconds, making it the world's tallest and longest launched wing coaster.

How long is the Rapterra coaster ride experience at Kings Dominion?

The Rapterra coaster experience lasts nearly 90 seconds and features eight thrilling elements including three inversions.

What special access do Season Passholders get for Rapterra at Kings Dominion?

Season Passholders get exclusive first access during a preview night on March 28, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m.
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