2025

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Falcons Flight has officially claimed the #1 spot as the best roller coaster in the world
Falcons Flight has officially claimed the #1 spot as the best roller coaster in the world 1920 1080 Luc Richard

After just one month since opening to the public, Falcons Flight at Six Flags Qiddiya City has soared straight to the top of Captain Coaster’s global ranking – where riders and coaster enthusiasts from around the world contribute with their votes, ratings, and reviews. Captain Coaster ranks among the most popular roller coaster rating systems, with 20,000 users and over 600,000 ratings.

This achievement is especially meaningful because Falcons Flight is not only breaking all three records but has already become a fan‑favorite ride experience, praised for the uniqueness of the experience that many describe as “once‑in‑a‑life”. Indeed, maintaining high speed and the impressive drop from the cliff leading directly to a 250 km/h launch are highlighted as the unique elements that set Falcons Flight apart.

We sincerely value the positive reception and support Falcons Flight has received from guests, and we are very thankful for such encouraging feedback. A heartfelt thank you to everyone for the amazing reviews and all the supportive messages we’ve received. And congratulations to Six Flags Qiddiya City for reaching this exciting milestone together.

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Falcons Flight is breaking three world records at Six Flags Qiddiya City
Falcons Flight is breaking three world records at Six Flags Qiddiya City 2095 1182 Luc Richard

Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia opened on December 31st. The park features three signature Intamin attractions, including Falcons Flight the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster.

Six Flags Qiddiya City project 

The Qiddiya project is part of the Saudi Vision 2030 program and is centered around a city designed for entertainment. This city built for play includes sports facilities, entertainment facilities, a waterpark and theme parks. The inaugural asset, Six Flags Qiddiya City, just opened its doors. The project has attracted considerable attention from both fans and professionals in the amusement industry due to its meticulously themed areas and rides that set new records.

Breaking records 

Falcons Flight and Spitfire, two Intamin LSM Launch coasters, are designed to break records and thrill riders on a scale never seen before. Together these two rides hold four world records. Among the more gentle and observational attractions, the custom-designed Flying Island, Skywatch, at Six Flags Qiddiya City, elevates guests smoothly into the air to provide exceptional panoramic views of the park and the surrounding Tuwaiq Mountains.

 

Falcons Flight

The world’s tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster. Powered by Intamin’s industry-leading LSM drive system, the most powerful on the market, Falcons Flight has been designed to shatter records while remaining comfortable and enjoyable for riders.

The aerodynamic shapes of the trains and windshields are engineered to pierce through the air, ensuring exceptional ride comfort all while keeping the highest degree of safety.

Experience the 4 325 meter track of Falcons Flight and challenge an unmatched speed of 250 km/h, a breathtaking cliff dive, and unprecedented height of 195 meters on a roller coaster. 

Spitfire

Reaching a height of 73 meters in Six Flags Qiddiya’s skyline, Spitfire features the world’s tallest inversion on a roller coaster. Spitfire reaches a 127 km/h triple launch powered by Intamin’s market-leading LSM drive system, the most powerful in the industry.

Using Intamin’s Fast Switch technology and a vertical spike, this ride delivers unique thrills with weightlessness at the spike, airtime on the humps, and a breathtaking inverted top hat finale. Riders experience 900 meters of track with a physical track length of 582 meters, making Spitfire a thrilling ride experience packed with airtime and weightlessness. 

Skywatch

Soar 45 meters above the ground on Skywatch and enjoy 360-degree panoramic views. See Falcons Flight gliding on the camelback and Spitfire flying through an inverted Top Hat right next to you. The tent design of this Flying Island blends perfectly into the park landscape and turns Skywatch into an eye-catching icon, whether on the ground or in the air.

Intamin is honored to be part of this journey with Six Flags Qiddiya City. The entire Intamin team is incredibly proud to have delivered these world-class rides and congratulate Six Flags Qiddiya City for this landmark achievement in theme park history. Intamin deeply appreciates the trust and collaboration of all the Six Flags Qiddiya City teams who made this project a historic milestone.

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“King Claw” – A larger Gyro Swing at Dreamworld
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With a longstanding partnership with Intamin, Dreamworld opened its brand-new Gyro Swing, King Claw, on December 12, 2025.

Replace a beloved ride

In 2004, Dreamworld  introduced its first Gyro Swing, “The Claw,” a 27-meter-high, first-generation Intamin Gyro Swing that remained a guest favorite for years.

After 20 years of successful operation, The Claw has retired beginning of 2025  to make way for a 50% higher, more advanced version – delivering a modern ride experience and increased capacity.

Built on the site of the original “The Claw”, King Claw features a 25-meter-long arm that reaches a maximum height of 42 meters at a 120-degree angle, providing riders with moments of complete weightlessness at the peak of each swing and making it the southern hemisphere’s largest Gyro Swing.

The gondola gently rotates, ensuring a dynamic ride experience with every swing. Each of the 40 passengers enjoys comfortable, suspended seating secured by a proven restraint system without upper-body restrictions. Despite its thrilling appearance, the Gyro Swing appeals to a wide range of guests and is considered the world’s best flat ride by many fans and visitors.

Sustainable solution

King Claw is equipped with a state-of-the-art direct drive system, recognized as the most powerful on the market, resulting in an exceptionally smooth and dynamic ride. Intamin has refined this technology over the years, allowing for significant noise reduction from the direct-drive power unit.

Additionally, the drive system enables the recovery of up to 40% of the energy needed to operate the ride, leading to substantial energy savings and reduced operational costs – making King Claw a sustainable investment for the park.

An impressive and picturesque ride

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Boasting a vibrant blue color scheme, a custom-themed medallion designed by the Dreamworld Creatives team, and the captivating movements unique to Gyro Swings, King Claw promises to be a visually stunning attraction that delights guests both on and off the ride.

Are you ready to take the plunge into the mysterious Australian seas and meet King Claw? Special thanks to our dedicated partners at Dreamworld for their continued trust and collaboration on this incredible project.

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“Super Gyro Tower” – Breathtaking views at Parque Unipraias
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On 18 October, Parque Unipraias in Brazil has unveiled a new Super Gyro Tower that has redefined the local skyline and promises to enhance the guest experience.

Unparalleled panoramic views

Standing an impressive 53 metres tall from the ground the Intamin Super Gyro Tower is an observation tower offering visitors unparalleled panoramic views over Balneário Camboriú, the surrounding natural landscape of the Atlantic Ocean and the lush local forest.

Situated at the very peak of Morro da Aguada and designed with a compact footprint to maximize the limited available space, this observation tower elevates guests to a height of 240 metres above sea level, making it one of the most remarkable vantage points in the region.

The air-conditioned cabin offers panoramic views with a gentle 360 degrees rotation, ensuring that every one of its 50 passengers is treated to uninterrupted and ever-changing scenery throughout the experience.

A vibrant touch to the skyline

The striking colour scheme of the tower, reflection Parque Unipraias corporate colours, adds a vibrant touch to the skyline, making it a new architectural icon for Balneário Camboriú. An LED lighting package allows the attraction to continue to shine in the landscape after dark.

The Super Gyro Tower not only renews the Parque Uniprais’ landscape but also enhances its reputation as a must-visit destination for tourists seeking unforgettable experiences.

Whether you are a keen photographer, a nature enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique way to appreciate Balneário Camboriú’s stunning landscape, the Super Gyro Tower offers something for everyone.

If you’re planning your next adventure in Balneário Camboriú, don’t miss the chance to visit Parque Unipraias and experience the Super Gyro Tower.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Parque Unipraias for their valued trust and partnership. All the Intamin team send its best wishes for the continued success of both Parque Unipraias and the remarkable new Super Gyro Tower.

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Flume Ride Update – Three new Special Elements
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3 new special Thrill Elements.

Intamin latest Flume Ride special elements are available for all. Inspired by the demand to excite and immerse guests with captivating stories and new experiences, Intamin team drew inspiration from its latest roller coaster designs to develop three exciting new special elements. 

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Diagonal Drop 

The boat travels along a raised flume to a platform that is set on guiding rails angled downward at 45 degrees.

Once the boat is locked in place, the platform drops diagonally, keeping the boat level, ending with a splash for riders and spectators. 

Swing Splash

Inspired by Intamin’s roller coaster spikes, boats move through a splash down section and enter a vertical spike element.

They then travel backward down the spike into the water pool to decelerate. Once stopped, a parallel moving switch transfers them to the next part of the ride.  

Bungee Lift

A vertical lift designed to elevate guests into the air and deliver controlled drops in a dynamic, bungee-like motion.

Custom programming is available upon request to accommodate specific narratives or preferred thrill levels. 

These 3 new elements join the Intamin Special Element available as the popular Booster and V-Switch, offering a unique selection to elevate a Flume Ride into something truly extraordinary. 

Discover these and more during IAAPA Expo Europe 2025, taking place in Barcelona from September 23 to 25 at Intamin’s Booth 1-928 

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“Amazonia” is now reopened at Bellewaerde
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On April 5th, 2025, Bellewaerde in Belgium reopened Amazonia to the public. Our project team has been working diligently in close collaboration with the park during the off-season. Together, we’ve developed enhancements to the ride’s halfpipe section to better control the trajectory of the boats and increase the guest experience.

What is Amazonia?

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Amazonia is the next generation of the classic and beloved Rapids Ride. Plunge into the iconic Halfpipe, ascend to new heights with the Rotating Vertical Lift, and enjoy the world’s first Bungee Drop on a Rapids Ride — all within the same attraction!

Featuring unique elements and state-of-the-art technologies, Amazonia promises riders an unparalleled experience. Hop aboard the vibrantly colored Rapids Ride boats, designed for maximum guest comfort.

Amazonia introduces numerous innovative elements, some of which have never been implemented on a Rapids Ride before.

Amazonia’s enhancements

The ride has been upgraded with new enhancements to improve the guest experience. These enhancements were developed in collaboration with Bellewaerde throughout the winter season. Below are two of the primary ones implemented.

New Guide Rail

First, a guide rail has been added at the entrance of the halfpipe to control raft trajectory and increase the time spent in the element.

Upgraded water pump

Secondly, the team upgraded the water pump to increase water flow and boost raft speed on the final drop into the halfpipe. This also brings a new splash effect to refresh riders during the hot summer days.

Intamin extends its sincere Thanks to Bellewaerde and Compagnie des Alpes for their trust and collaboration in helping pioneer the next generation of Rapids Rides.

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“Georgia Gold Rusher” – The first Intamin Ultra Surf at Six Flags Over Georgia
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On March 15, 2025, Six Flags Over Georgia (USA) opened “Georgia Gold Rusher”, the world’s first Intamin Ultra Surf. This innovative ride promises a unique experience with exhilarating airtime and powerful launches within a compact footprint.
Packed with weightlessness and airtime moments, this coaster is designed to provide a memorable experience for thrill-seekers and families alike.

Georgia Gold Rusher: An Airtime Machine

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Georgia Gold Rusher delivers an unparalleled ride experience with a large amount of weightlessness and airtime moments.

Firstly, this is achieved through the airtime hill and two beyond vertical, ejector intense gravity stall ramps with 44-metres height. Secondly, the free-spinning, spin-incited vehicles offer a unique sensation of floating and spinning through the air, making each ride different from the last resulting in a highly re-rideable experience.

With its shuttle-style coaster design on a compact footprint, riders can enjoy up to 600 meters of experienced track on just 180 meters of physical track.

Intamin’s Innovations in the “Surf Family”

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The vehicles feature the comfortable and popular Intamin over-the-shoulder lap bar, allowing for maximum freedom and comfort.

In addition, the Ultra Surf utilizes Intamin’s state-of-the-art water-cooled LSM launch system, the most powerful available on the market, vehicles can reach speeds of up to 95 km/h, and delivers a powerful acceleration from the very first push. On top of that, the smooth ride experience is further enhanced by a simpler and wider track design, which requires less supporting structure.

Finally, the ride’s appealing look is enhanced by a water effect that interacts with the ride, creating an impressive splashdown moment for both riders and spectators alike.

There’s only one way to experience the combination of launches, spinning, and airtime on the new Intamin Ultra Surf, only at Six Flags Over Georgia. Many thanks to Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags Entertainment Corporation for their trust and partnership.
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