originally posted on 1/9/2024 3:22:00 PM
Qiddiya is set to be a multibillion-dollar destination in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which will include more than 300 facilities, including the world's biggest roller coaster. The project promises theme parks, water parks and a sports city, as well as nature and adventure experiences, events and cultural attractions.
It is planned to be almost three times the size of the Walt Disney World resort, which covers 27,520 acres in Orlando, Florida. The iconic theme park complex encompasses approximately 43 square miles, or the size of San Francisco, California.
In addition, Qiddiya will also be home to Saudi Arabia's very own Six Flags, which will house the world's fastest rollercoaster.
Falcon’s Flight is set to open this year and promises to reach a top speed of 156 mph and drop over a desert cliff. Nicknamed the world's first "exa coaster," Falcon’s Flight is set to be the first to go higher than 500 feet in height with a massive drop of 640 feet. It also promises to be the longest ever, with a record 2.64 miles in length.
The current record holder for height at 456 feet is Kingda Ka, located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey.
Soaring over a Formula 1 racetrack, Falcon’s Flight will also beat the current record holder for speed. Formula Rossa at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) reaches a speed of 149 mph and requires riders to wear safety goggles.
The train on Falcon’s Flight will seat 14 people, two in the front car and four each in the remaining three cars, with each row sporting its own windshield, removing the need to wear goggles.
Two additional coasters are planned. Spitfire will be the tallest inverted top hat coaster in the world, while Iron Rattler will be the tallest tilt coaster.
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