Central Virginia’s popular amusement park, Kings Dominion has announced it will introduce a new coaster as part of its 50th anniversary season in 2025. A launched wing coaster dubbed the Rapterra, this new attraction will be 145 feet tall and 3,086 feet long, making it the world’s tallest and longest. It promises to provide an unforgettable experience filled with heights, speed, and exhilarating maneuvers for all park-goers.
Rapterra, inspired by the powerful Jungle Hawk, offers riders the sensation of flight. The ride will begin with a powerful launch, accelerating passengers to 65 miles per hour in just four seconds before ascending to its zenith over the Jungle X-Pedition midway. The ride will then plummet into a dive loop and navigate a series of thrilling aerial maneuvers, including an S-turn, a wing slide, a flat spin, an airtime hill, and a 360-degree raptor roll. The 89-second ride completes three inversions before a return to the station.
“We are excited to unveil Rapterra, the must-do ride of 2025, at Kings Dominion,” said Bridgette Bywater, vice president and general manager of Kings Dominion. “This extraordinary addition promises new thrills for our guests, making it the perfect centerpiece for our 50th-anniversary celebration and reaffirming why Kings Dominion is the ultimate destination for unforgettable memories and exhilarating excitement.”
Manufactured by industry leader Bolliger and Mabillard, Rapterra’s winged coaster design positions riders on either side of the track, offering an immersive, floorless experience that simulates flying. The basalt grey support columns and patina green track create loops, twists, and rolls, ensuring a thrilling adventure from start to finish.
Construction of Rapterra is already in progress, and completion is expected this fall. The coaster will officially open in 2025, coinciding with Kings Dominion’s 50th anniversary celebration.
This coincides with the announcement of Rapterra, Kings Dominion has begun selling its 2025 Gold Season Pass. Guests who purchase a 2025 Gold Pass will receive unlimited visits and free parking for the remainder of the 2024 season and the entire 2025 season. It also includes visits to the all-new Food and Wine Festival, taking place through Aug. 25l; Halloween Haunt, Sept. 20 thru Oct. 27; and WinterFest, Nov. 29 thru Dec. 21.