(Review) I rode Tormenta Rampaging Run in every seat. Here’s where you should sit.
Tormenta Rampaging Run has officially opened at Six Flags Over Texas, bringing a collection of record-breaking stats and one of the tallest dive coaster experiences in the world. After riding the new attraction multiple times during a media preview, here’s my firsthand review of the park’s newest thrill ride.
Six Flags Over Texas has officially opened Tormenta Rampaging Run, a record-breaking dive coaster that immediately becomes one of the park’s biggest attractions. I had the opportunity to experience the new coaster during a media preview ahead of opening day, and after multiple rides from different seats, here’s my honest review.
Outside of jumping out of an airplane, there aren’t many experiences I won’t try at least once—especially when it comes to roller coasters.
Yet for the past year, every time I drove past Six Flags Over Texas, Tormenta Rampaging Run gave me pause. Just looking at its towering structure was enough to make me wonder if I still had the nerve to tackle one of the most intimidating coasters ever built.
Photo by Ben Rebstock
Then, during a media preview, I was plunging down a 309-foot, beyond-vertical drop… and wondering how many times I could ride it.
Review by Ben Rebstock
Ride experience
With a slight hesitation, I strapped in, held my breath, plunged straight down and loved every second of it.
Tormenta Rampaging Run debuted as the 14th coaster at Six Flags Over Texas, instantly becoming the final boss of what was already an impressive lineup that included The Texas Giant, Titan and Mr. Freeze.
Photo by Ben Rebstock
I was lucky enough to ride during the media preview Wednesday morning before Arlington Mayor Jim Ross cut the ribbon to open the ride to guests officially. In the span of about 180 seconds, I experienced six world records, including:
- World’s first and tallest dive coaster at 309 feet
- World’s tallest vertical loop at 179 feet
- World’s longest dive coaster at 4,199 feet
- World’s fastest dive coaster at 87 mph
- World’s highest Immelmann inversion at 218 feet
- World’s highest beyond-vertical drop at 285 feet
It was an amazing thrill. The ride is so fast that you hardly have time to get scared. The loops are so large that sometimes you don’t even realize you’re upside down until you’re already racing into the next element.
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Best seat on Tormenta Rampaging Run
I got to ride from every position. Front-center was the smoothest, with minimal rattle. The farther you move toward the outside edge of a row, the more you can feel a bit of vibration. Thankfully, the over-the-shoulder restraints are wide around your head, so even when the train shakes a little, it’s never uncomfortable.
For me, the best seat was on the outside edge of the third row on either side. From this position, you miss a little of the over-the-edge hanging moment, but once the car releases, you’re thrown over the drop with your backside completely out of the seat the entire way down. Because the outer seats are floorless, you get the full hanging sensation from that vantage point.
Photo by Ben Rebstock
Photo by Ben Rebstock
Comfort and restraints
The seats are very deep and hold you securely in place. You have over-the-shoulder restraints along with a chest piece that rests firmly across your body. The seats are actually very comfortable and leave plenty of room around your head, but they can be a bit tricky to climb in and out of.
See Tormenta Rampaging Run in the flyover video below.
Queue and operations
The ride loads and dispatches very efficiently. Two trains were running during our time there, while a third train sat in the maintenance bay nearby. The quick loading and unloading process should help keep wait times down for what will instantly become one of the most popular attractions in the park.
Free lockers are available before you walk up the steps to the load platform, and they’re conveniently located as you exit the ride.
For those visiting, Tormenta Rampaging Run is one of the first attractions you’ll come across if you head to the left after entering the park. It’s impossible to miss, and because of its massive size, it naturally draws guests in that direction first thing in the morning. During opening, I watched crowds make a beeline toward the coaster as soon as the ropes dropped.
Watch our rider-cam YouTube video below!
Rancho de la Tormenta
The entire Spain section of Six Flags Over Texas is being reimagined as Rancho de la Tormenta, with the legendary bull watching over the bullfighters and locals who roam the streets.
New food offerings and entertainment, including a flamenco band, have also been added to help bring the village to life.
Photo by Ben Rebstock
Why now is a great time to visit Six Flags Over Texas
If it’s been a while since you’ve visited Six Flags Over Texas, this is the perfect time to return as the park celebrates its 65th anniversary.
The entire park has received a fresh coat of paint. Kitchens have been remodeled to elevate the dining experience, while the historic Southern Palace Theater has been brought back to life with upgraded seating and a new magic show. Those improvements, along with many other enhancements throughout the park, have the entire resort looking better than it has in years.
I can’t recommend a trip enough. Tormenta Rampaging Run is an absolute must for any coaster enthusiast. But be warned…If you mess with the bull, you might get the horns.
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