Dare Devil Dive is bringing a new degree of excitement to Six Flags Over Georgia.
The park’s 11th roller coaster takes riders up a 10-story-tall vertical lift hill. Then it pauses at the summit before plunging 95 feet down a beyond-vertical drop.
The ride officially opens to the public on Saturday, but season pass holders are able to go on it today.
“We wanted to provide our guests with a truly unique, thrilling experience here at Six Flags Over Georgia,” said park President Melinda Ashcraft.
The coaster continues through a tight series of swoops, turns and flips designed to simulate the sensation of a stunt pilot performing aerial acrobatics.
Instead of using a long train of cars, Dare Devil Dive has individual vehicles that hold six riders.
Stadium seating gives everyone a clear view of the track ahead.
DARE DEVIL DIVE
Ride height: 95 feet
Track length: 2,090 feet
Top speed: 52 mph
Ride features: 90-degree lift hill; 95-degree beyond-vertical drop; three inversions
Minimum rider height: 48 inches
SIX FLAGS COASTER LINEUP
Goliath, 200 feet tall
Ninja, 122 feet tall
Georgia Scorcher, 107 feet tall
Superman Ultimate Flight, 106 feet tall
Great American Scream Machine, 105 feet tall
Batman the Ride, 105 feet tall
Dare Devil Dive, 95 feet tall
Georgia Cyclone, 95 feet tall
Mind Bender, 80 feet tall
Dahlonega Mine Train, 37 feet tall
Wile E. Coyote Canyon Blaster, 30 feet tall
Source: RCDB.com
IF YOU GO
Park hours: Open daily today through Aug. 7 and weekends through October; hours vary.
Admission: Adult tickets are $49.99 at the gate but sell online for $34.99, which is the same price for children under 48 inches tall. Discounts also are available through AAA.
More information: www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia
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