Six Flags Mexico Announces New Additions for 2017

As part of Six Flags’ chain wide announcements today, Six Flags Mexico made two new announcements of their own for 2017.

First, after the RMC Converstion of their former wooden coaster Medusa to Medusa Steel Coaster in 2014, Six Flags Mexico is adding the popular “New Revolution” Virtual Reality Experience to the coaster in 2017.

According to Six Flags’ Investor Relations page, “riders will don Samsung Gear VR headsets, for a multi-dimensional virtual coaster experience. High-definition imagery and storytelling syncs with the unique track configuration of the Medusa Steel Coaster creating a one-of-a-kind seamless “real world” to “virtual world” thrill ride experience. Riders now become co-pilots seated in the cockpit of a true-to-life fighter jet, flying through a futuristic city in a battle to protect the planet against alien invaders, all while racing along the 3,300 feet of twisting, turning, looping coaster track.”

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Medusa Steel Coaster will join nine other Six Flags Roller Coasters that received VR technology in 2016. It will be the first time that Virtual Reality has been attempted on a Rocky Mountain Construction coaster.

  • Superman The Ride at Six Flags New England (Intamin Mega Coaster)
  • Superman: Ride of Steel at Six Flags America (Intamin Mega Coaster)
  • Superman Krypton Coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas (B&M Floorless)
  • The New Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain (Schwarzkopf Looper)
  • Daredevil Dive at Six Flags Over Georgia (Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter)
  • Shock Wave at Six Flags Over Texas (Schwarzkopf Looper)
  • Ninja at Six Flags St. Louis (Vekoma MK-1200)
  • Goliath at La Ronde (B&M Hyper)
  • Steamin’ Demon at The Great Escape (Arrow Looper)

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Early in the 2017 season, park guests will also be treated to a new Mardi Gras Festival. From March 17 to May 1, featuring authentic New Orleans style parade floats, complemented with delicious, traditional carnival food and merchandise along with colorful park décor.

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Finally, Six Flags is adding it’s first water park in Mexico, Hurricane Harbor Oaxtepec Mexico.

Located in the beautiful state of Morelos, this tropical oasis will offer families a welcome summer retreat. The 67-acre park will feature an innovative new hybrid waterslide, a multi-level water play structure, a wave pool and a tranquil lazy river, among numerous other fun water attractions all set among a lush, inviting landscape. Hurricane Harbor Oaxtepec will be Six Flags’ 19th park, and is scheduled to open in February 2017.

Have you ever visited Six Flags Mexico? How do you think VR will work on an RMC Coaster? Let us know in the comments below!

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