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Virginia – Hold on to your hats, thrill-seekers: Kings Dominion is about to take it to the next level in a big path. In honor of its 50th anniversary, the Virginia theme park will unveil Rapterra in 2025, and it’s already making roller coaster enthusiasts weak in the knees.

Standing 145 feet tall and stretching a breathtaking 3,086 feet long, Rapterra is not just a roller coaster, it’s a statement. This record-breaking ride will be the tallest and longest flying roller coaster in the world, and yes, it’s every bit as intense as it looks. With speeds going from 0 to 65 mph in just four seconds, it’s essentially a raptor-powered rocket.

Riders will have the opportunity to experience a range of adrenaline-pumping features including diving loops, S-turns and a 360-degree “raptor roll” that will leave you wondering which way to go. The roller coaster’s unique winged design places riders on either side of the track, so there is nothing below or above you, adding to the sensation of soaring through the air like a predator on the hunt .

Rapterra is currently under construction and testing, but it’s already generating buzz among roller coaster fans around the world. Its debut will cement Kings Dominion as a must-see destination for thrill-seekers, joining the ranks of legendary rides like Twisted Timbers and Intimidator 305.

Mark your calendars for 2025, because Rapterra promises to be more than a ride, it’s a experience. Whether you’re a roller coaster junkie or just here for the funnel cake, Kings Dominion’s golden anniversary is about to be one for the history books.