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Six Flags over Texas hits construction milestone on world's tallest 'giga dive' coaster
Drone footage released Friday gives a glimpse at what it'll be like to ride the 30-story, 87-mph roller coaster.
Feb. 6, 2026 at 5:07pm
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Six Flags Over Texas marked a major milestone on the world's first "giga dive" coaster. The park completed Tormenta's record-breaking 179-foot vertical loop this week. The 300+ foot coaster is set to open later this year, breaking multiple world records.
Why it matters
The completion of the world's tallest vertical loop is a significant engineering achievement and a sign of the innovative thrill rides that Six Flags is bringing to its Texas theme park, which will likely draw more visitors and attention to the region.
The details
Six Flags over Texas in Arlington has completed a construction milestone on the world's first "giga dive" coaster, which will be more than 30 stories tall when it's completed later this year. The park celebrated completing the Tormenta Rampaging Run's record-breaking 179-foot vertical loop on Thursday. The coaster is now more than halfway through vertical construction and is expected to be completed before the end of 2026. Dive coasters are set apart from other roller coasters by holding riders over a 90 degree, or sometimes even steeper, drop before freeing the coaster train for a high-speed plunge. The Tormenta will be the first dive coaster with the "giga" prefix, as it tops 300 feet in height.
- The vertical loop was completed on Thursday.
- The coaster is expected to be completed before the end of 2026.
The players
Six Flags Over Texas
A theme park located in Arlington, Texas, and part of the Six Flags theme park chain.
Tormenta Rampaging Run
The world's first "giga dive" coaster, which will be more than 30 stories tall and break multiple world records when completed.
Mark Boyer
The Park Manager of Six Flags Over Texas.
What they’re saying
“Tonight, Texas raised the bar for thrill rides around the world. The completion of the world's tallest vertical loop is a once-in-a-generation engineering achievement and a bold sign of what's ahead when Tormenta Rampaging Run opens later this year.”
— Mark Boyer, Park Manager
What’s next
The Tormenta Rampaging Run coaster is expected to be completed before the end of 2026, at which point it will open to the public and begin breaking multiple world records.
The takeaway
The completion of the world's tallest vertical loop on the Tormenta Rampaging Run coaster at Six Flags Over Texas is a significant engineering achievement that showcases the park's commitment to innovation and providing thrilling new experiences for visitors. This milestone sets the stage for the coaster's highly anticipated opening later this year, which is expected to draw increased attention and visitation to the Arlington theme park.
