New England SkyScreamer

This article is about the ride at Six Flags New England. For more uses of the name "SkyScreamer", see SkyScreamer.

New England SkyScreamer
Park	Six Flags New England
Area	North End
Attraction type	Spinning swing tower ride
Soft opening date	May 17, 2014
Opening date	May 23, 2014
Manufacturer	Funtime
Ride duration	2:00
Total height	400 feet
Maximum speed	35 mph
Height required	48 inches

New England SkyScreamer is a 400 foot tall "Star Flyer" swing tower at Six Flags New England, located in the North End section of the park. It opened on May 23, 2014, and was manufactured by Australian ride manufacturer Funtime.

It is the second largest free-standing structure in Massachusetts outside of Boston, beaten by only one foot by Monarch Place in Springfield. At the time of opening, New England SkyScreamer was the tallest Star Flyer model ride in the world, a record that has since been beaten by the Orlando StarFlyer at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida.

History

"We take great pride in opening the ultimate, biggest and most innovative attractions for our guests. The addition of the New England SkyScreamer only enhances our commitment to delivering world-class thrills and attractions to Six Flags New England that we bring every year."

―Park President John Winkler on the opening of the New England SkyScreamerThe New England SkyScreamer opened to the public on May 23, 2014, after previews for Season Passholders on the 17th and 18th. To commemorate the opening of the record-breaking thrill ride, members of the United States Air Force, accompanies by New England Patriots cheerleaders, went on the inaugural first ride. The New England SkyScreamer was touted as the "new icon" of Six Flags New England. According to a press release, the new attraction solidified the park as the "Thrill Capital of New England", and promised to bring in guests from all over that are excited to experience it.

Gallery

Videos

New England SkyScreamer at Six Flags New England

External links

• New England SkyScreamer | Six Flags New England
• SkyScreamer at Wikipedia

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