- by foxnews
- 07 Jul 2026
Six Flags Great Adventure confirmed to Fox News Digital that the attraction, currently known as Project Purple, has climbed to more than 320 feet as construction continues ahead of its planned 2027 debut.
"We're excited about the progress being made on what is currently known as Project Purple," a park spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
Construction remains on schedule, according to the park, with crews continuing vertical work on the bright purple coaster, which is already visible from miles away.
While Six Flags has not yet revealed the attraction's official name or full ride statistics, the park confirmed it will feature "multiple launches and an innovative ride experience unlike anything else in North America."
Construction is expected to continue throughout 2026 before the coaster undergoes several months of testing ahead of its planned 2027 opening, reports noted.
"The scale of this ride didn't strike me until I saw it from the ground," one Reddit user wrote in the online forum. "The support structure is so much bigger than I realized."
Others said public opinion appears to be shifting as construction progresses.
"Kinda funny to see the transition from hatred to excitement about this ride," another commenter wrote.
"It's hard to deny how awesome this looks," another Reddit user commented. "I hope they do something truly bonkers at the top."
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