It's Going to be a (Glow in the) Dark Night at Six Flags Next Year

Three years ago, Six Flags earned bragging rights when it debuted Kingda Ka, the world's tallest (456 feet) and fastest (128 mph) roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. (The record still stands.) The new management team that took over the chain in late 2005 determined, however, that the company's reliance on teen-targeted coasters such as Kingda Ka was one of the primary reasons it had amassed over $2 billion in debt, and shifted its focus to family-friendly rides and attractions for the 2007 season. The family fun continues for the 2008 season, but there will be some new coasters rolling out in 2008 as well. Granted, the park chain doesn't have a ride that will be even remotely as outrageous as Kingda Ka, but the major new woodie coming to Six Flags St. Louis should deliver some wild thrills. Read about the Evel Knevel wooden coaster, the X² coaster makeover, the Thomas the Tank Engine land, The Dark Knight themed indoor coasters, the Glow in the Park Parade, and more at the Six Flags Ride Guide 2008.

• Evel Knievel Wooden Coaster at Six Flags St. Louis Preview
• The Dark Knight Coasters Preview
• More What's New for 2008

Photo: Goliath, an inverted coaster, is coming to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2008. © Arthur Levine. Licensed to About.com.