originally posted on 2/3/2023
This rending shows the model’s layout.
Rendering: Courtesy of Skyline Attractions. View full-sized image.
Following IAAPA Expo 2022, Skyline Attractions’ announcement of two of its new P’sghetti Bowl coasters being sold to parks within the United States was intriguing. It was fun to speculate, and attendees had noticed Six Flags big wigs at the Skyline booth.
During its FT92 event in December, Six Flags Fiesta Texas (San Antonio) announced the first one (see coverage last issue on Feliz Fiesta). The second one remained under wraps. Until recently.
Image: Courtesy of Six Flags Fiesta Texas. View full-sized image.
Six Flags Over Georgia (Austell) will be receiving the same model.
Both parks have yet to release the names of these rides. Will they be identical, or will each have its own theme?
Still, there are certain things confirmed that ACE can report.
- Both attractions will be the largest models that Skyline Attractions has in its portfolio.
- Both attractions will be racing coasters that can accommodate an adult and child in the same seat.
- Both come with the Aurora light package.
Let’s look at that. Passersby at the expo were drawn in by the vibrant light package on a sample piece of track in Skyline Attractions’ booth. The fully programmable lighting follows the layout of the track and can create colors, words or seasonal themes. It’s like a billboard shrunk down to the size of a single rail.
The Aurora lighting package was seen at the 2022 IAAPA Expo.
Photo: Tim Baldwin. View full-sized image.
As Fiesta Texas debuted the original single-rail coaster from Rocky Mountain Construction (Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster) in 2018, this new addition will give the park two such attractions. The track design has proved to be a smooth ride by the single-car coaster (Brava!) at the art exhibition currently in Massachusetts.
According to Skyline Attractions, Six Flags signed the contract just before the expo, partially owing to the fact that the manufacturer could supply the attractions for the 2023 season.
One of the cool features is that while the trains race, the track crosses itself or the other track multiple times, which adds to the thrill.
The height of the ride is just shy of 25 feet, so these rides are clearly marketing to families with youngsters. Still, that is enough height to provide zip through numerous curves. The left side (Model F) is the longer of the two, at 592 feet. The right side (Model E) is slightly shorter at 566 feet. It will be fun to see how they race and interact — and ACE can’t wait.
This drawing from above shows the multiple crossovers.
Drawing: Courtesy of Skyline Attractions. View full-sized image.
With 12 riders aboard each train, this family coaster should have respectable capacity for a ride its size. Passengers only have to reach a 36-inch height requirement.
Fiesta Texas has publicly stated its installation will be placed where the bumper car building formerly stood. That structure is now being demolished. The Georgia installation will be a part of the Gotham City area.
Currently, both parks have a single children’s coaster each. The addition of P’sghetti Bowl coasters will double that. While marketing a record-breaking, gigantic ride is easy, often the returns on a family ride can be impressive.
The first of its kind is always an exciting prospect. With the positive reviews of Brava!, many enthusiasts will be eager to see if this new option for family rides takes off.
— Tim Baldwin, ACE News Editor
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