Six Flags Qiddiya | Saudi Arabia | Theme Park

[Rollercoaster David]

Well, I've booked a trip for January. I was originally going to spend 2 days in UAE on the way out and one day on the way back for Ferrari world, motiongate etc, but it actually seems impossible to book that combination with Etihad as it just kept saying the flights were unavailable when trying to book it as a multi city trip.

Good news is, if you choose return flights to Riyadh and select a 2 day stopover in Abu Dhabi as an option, you get a free hotel, which for me has ended up being a 5 star one called Grand Millennium Al Wahda. I won't have the extra day on UAE coming back, bit it seems a decent deal and avoids flying long haul with Pegasus which was the cheapest option and had rubbish flight times.

Figured I'd share in case anyone is looking at doing a similar trip.

Also, does anyone have ideas of other stuff to do in Riyadh, seeing as the park doesn't open until the evening?

 

[Rzx]

Well, I've booked a trip for January. I was originally going to spend 2 days in UAE on the way out and one day on the way back for Ferrari world, motiongate etc, but it actually seems impossible to book that combination with Etihad as it just kept saying the flights were unavailable when trying to book it as a multi city trip.

Good news is, if you choose return flights to Riyadh and select a 2 day stopover in Abu Dhabi as an option, you get a free hotel, which for me has ended up being a 5 star one called Grand Millennium Al Wahda. I won't have the extra day on UAE coming back, bit it seems a decent deal and avoids flying long haul with Pegasus which was the cheapest option and had rubbish flight times.

Figured I'd share in case anyone is looking at doing a similar trip.

Also, does anyone have ideas of other stuff to do in Riyadh, seeing as the park doesn't open until the evening?

yeah there's a couple of things you can do, you have, Boulevard World ( there's a sky rocket clone there) and next to it there's Boulevard city it a nice place to have lunch or coffee in, and if you want something historical you have Bujairi Terrace ( bunch of museums and cafes and restaurants) and Murabba Historical Palace

 

[JoshC.]

I've got a trip now booked for just before Ramadan starts. Sadly no free 5* hotel with my flights, but I was able to get a decent price with KLM (including a short stop in Amsterdam).

I was wondering if it's worth creating a separate Trip Planning thread for more broad planning? That way it doesn't get lost in park conversations so easier for people to find, and doesn't de-rail thread completely!

 

[YoshiPoseidon]

Real or fake

 

[JoshC.]

Real, but not an opening for the ride; rather announcing a partnership with STC - The Saudi Telecom Company:

https://x.com/M7MD_A98/status/2002108858823815627

As an aside, the account is actually quite good for seeing updates of the park and Qiddiya City in general. One of their posts says how Sirocco Tower will have 3 modes:
-Shot tower (launch to the top, go down slowly)
-Drop tower (climb up slow, drop quickly)
-Shot n Drop tower (launch up, drop quickly)

https://x.com/M7MD_A98/status/2002782604584517724

 

[JoshC.]

That account has further stated that Falcons Flight has now been handed over to the park with all testing complete:

https://x.com/i/status/2003489893532782644

Apparently part of the testing included launches of speeds up to 275kmph (170mph) for stress testing, which is way above the 250kmph max speed.

 

[JoshC.]

Annnnndddd Falcons Flight is now open...

https://x.com/i/status/2003866565876629950

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Also, does anyone have ideas of other stuff to do in Riyadh, seeing as the park doesn't open until the evening?

Riyadh also has a metric ton of plus-one’s scattered around the city that you could probably scoop out a few of.

Annnnndddd Falcons Flight is now open...

https://x.com/i/status/2003866565876629950

Try telling that to everyone six years ago.

 

[Hixee]

Annnnndddd Falcons Flight is now open...

https://x.com/i/status/2003866565876629950

Well I never.

Bravo, Intamin, Six Flags and everyone involved in this. It's a truly remarkable feat.

Can't wait to see a full POV, and hopefully ride it for myself!

 

[Peet]

Opening ceremony on the 29th:

Six Flags Qiddiya City on Instagram‎: ". استعدوا لافتتاح ماله مثيل مع Six Flags مدينة القدية مساء 29 ديسمبر في عرض يخطف الأنفاس ✨ تابعونا مباشرة مساء يوم الإثنين القادم وكونوا جزء من ذكريات لا تُنسى💥 على MBC وشاهد وعلى قنواتنا: يوتيوب و X والموقع ال

كن جزءاً من ذكريات لا تُنسي مع Six Flags مدينة القدية، جوهر ورؤية مميزة لرحلات متعة، ممتلئة برفرف Falcon الجماعي الكبير، مصمم خصيصاً للاستمتاع بمدة لاتتعدّ إلا واحدىً مرّة

www.instagram.com

Which is curiously several days after it soft-opened but 2 days before it officially opens, so a kind of halfway house

 

[Jamesss]

Was considering booking a last-minute flight for opening day now that Falcons is seemingly operating with people...but there are no park tickets available anymore for the 31st Dec.

There are tickets for the 1st Jan, but I'd be worried about it doing a Hyperia and closing after 1 day with teething issues.

Back to my original plan of February I think.

 

[Niles]

Spitfire POV.

 

[FistedColossus]

Was considering booking a last-minute flight for opening day now that Falcons is seemingly operating with people...but there are no park tickets available anymore for the 31st Dec.

There are tickets for the 1st Jan, but I'd be worried about it doing a Hyperia and closing after 1 day with teething issues.

Back to my original plan of February I think.

Some good value flights for Feb but I think that's the most risky time to go. If there are any major issues it will probably run for a week or so in Jan before a lengthy closure.

 

[VonRolland]

Gonna be keeping an eye on it and possibly go late next year now

 

[JJLehto]

I am truly floored this has actually happened.
It's insane, and I feel like this really shouldn't exist but the perks of basically having infinite oil money!
I dont forsee this in my 2026 but 2027 it's f***in happening

I'm not sure if I think this will be a legit good ride but the fact it exists is insane

Iron Rattler actually looks mind blowing

 

[Bowser]

Here is a link to the opening ceremony, looks like it will be 6pm UK time:

Six Flags Qiddiya City Opening Ceremony

Tune in to witness a spectacular grand opening ceremony, featuring a breathtaking fireworks display lighting up the sky. Join the celebration as thrills, pla...

www.youtube.com

 

[ManiaMuse]

So Planet Coaster 2 let you attach objects to coaster trains and of course all the content creators at launch were like 'let's attach fireworks to the back of the coaster train to make it look like a rocket!'

Apparently Six Flags Qiddiya saw that as an inspiration...

https://x.com/coasterstudios/status/2005347554272387324?s=20

 

[JoshC.]

So Planet Coaster 2 let you attach objects to coaster trains and of course all the content creators at launch were like 'let's attach fireworks to the back of the coaster train to make it look like a rocket!'

Apparently Six Flags Qiddiya saw that as an inspiration...

https://x.com/coasterstudios/status/2005347554272387324?s=20

Movie Park Germany did it earlier this too as part of their Christmas event!

TikTok - Make Your Day

 

[roomraider]

So Planet Coaster 2 let you attach objects to coaster trains and of course all the content creators at launch were like 'let's attach fireworks to the back of the coaster train to make it look like a rocket!'

Apparently Six Flags Qiddiya saw that as an inspiration...

https://x.com/coasterstudios/status/2005347554272387324?s=20

Bah it's been done before

 

[davidm]

Never.

Going.

To.

Happen.

Looks pretty all lit up.



(snip from the opening ceremony stream)

Edit: Bit from the FF semi-POV;