The Joker- New at Six Flags New England in 2017

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On September 1st, 2016, The Six Flags chain announced what's new at all of their properties. Their only property in New England, SFNE, announced The Joker- 4d Free Fly Coaster. The Joker is an S&S Free Spin coaster.  Below is the press release from SFNE:

Six Flags New England, the Coaster Capital of New England in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of DC Entertainment today announced plans to add its 13th coaster to the park, The Joker: 4D Free Fly Coaster. This unique coaster experience will feature theming based on the iconic Super-Villain The Joker and be located in the park’s South End.
After being lifted straight up a 120-foot hill, this 4D Wing Coaster challenges riders to “face their fears” as they flip head-over-heels from four to eight times along the weightless, tumbling journey. Along the way on this 4th dimension free-fly coaster, thrill seekers experience exhilarating coaster hills and unexpected drops along with an interactive ride experience, making it a different sensation each time guests ride. The Joker: 4D Free Fly Coaster allows adrenaline seekers to soar outside the confines of the track for an all-new coaster riding experience.
“We are thrilled to launch our 13th coaster here at the Coaster Capital of New England. Not only does The Joker: 4D Free Fly Coaster utilize the latest innovative technology, it is highly interactive and will deliver something new for every rider. This is a great complement to our existing ride offerings and should be quite a hit with thrill-seekers. The unpredictable tumbling will add a new element as riders travel along the plunging and swirling track,” said Park President John Winkler.
The Joker: 4D Free Fly Coaster features a massive and twisting track frame, in which ride vehicles begin their journey by traveling up a 120-foot elevator-type lift before being released for their highly unusual sensory journey – including two beyond-vertical free falls, in addition to four to eight head-over-heels flips. The Joker: 4D Free Fly Coaster is one of the most exciting thrill rides in the park’s history.
The park is still keeping some information under wraps, such as the queue line and other theming elements.
I believe that this is a great addition for Six Flags New England. The ride will be replacing Splashwater Falls, an aging spinning raft ride that was introduced to the park in 2006. This ride is unique as it will be only one of six installations worldwide, and the only one of its kind in New England. We here at New England Coaster News are very excited about this new addition! Tell us what you think about The Joker in the comments section or on Facebook!

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