AUSTELL, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Six Flags Over Georgia on Thursday announced that Georgia Surfer is the winning name of the new coaster opening this summer.
Georgia Surfer will be a first-of-its-kind, industry-revolutionizing attraction featuring the ultimate combination of a roller coaster and a water ride.
Last summer during their inaugural Coaster Fest event, Six Flags Over Georgia announced the new “ultra surf” coaster coming to the park and opened up the naming of the new attraction to their fans.
More than 2,500 name suggestions were submitted and over 27,000 votes were cast for the top name.
“We’d like to thank our fans for the overwhelming response to our coaster announcement and naming campaign,” said Operations Director Spencer Lucas. “We received a record number of name suggestions and votes cast, and we’ve been blown away by the hype surrounding this new attraction. We can’t wait for everyone to experience Georgia Surfer this summer.”
Created by Intamin Amusement Rides, Georgia Surfer promises ultra-power, high capacity and unpredictable airtime – the ultimate theme park surf experience. The new construction will take place in the former Splashwater Falls area, neighboring Thunder River and Pandemonium.
Riders will launch forward and backward along nearly 590 feet of track, reaching speeds of up to 60 mph, hitting the ride’s 144-foot peak before coasting down into a scenic splash pool. Free-spinning seats ensure no two rides are alike.
Six Flags Over Georgia will open for the 2024 season on March 2. Georgia Surfer, opening this summer, will bring the park’s total coaster count to 13.
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