Skycoaster® had a banner 2015 season that featured three new installations opening to the public, including two in Mexico. The famous extreme ride company is also on the cusp of celebrating its 25th anniversary.
One of the installations was at Six Flags Mexico in Mexico City. This is the country’s largest and most attended theme park and can now also lay claim to having the tallest Skycoaster® in the Mexico as well! Standing over 180 feet tall, the new X-Flight debuted this in October to much fanfare.
“We are extremely excited to debut Mexico’s tallest Skycoaster® for our guests”, stated America Sosa, the park’s Communications Manager. “The extreme thrills coupled with the amazing views from heights of over 180 feet combine to provide a ride experience that is unparalleled throughout our region. In addition, the colorfully painted flight and launch towers add yet another dramatic piece to Six Flags Mexico’s spectacular skyline.”
Meanwhile, a little over 200 miles to the south and west of Mexico City in the famed resort city of Acapulco, El Rollo Waterpark debuted a 109 foot single Skycoaster® that allows guests to fly out over the scenic beaches with onlookers observing from below.
“All of us at El Rollo are extremely pleased with the opening of our new Skycoaster®” said Mario Medina, one of the group’s Executive Directors. “With one of the most spectacular locations for one of these thrilling attractions in the world, we look forward to having our guests flying over the beautiful Acapulco beaches for many years to come. The Skycoaster® perfectly complements our other water park attraction offerings and has quickly become one of our centerpiece landmarks.”