Barrels O' Fun facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barrels O' Fun |
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| Previously known as Ragin' Cajun (2004–2025) | |
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Barrels O' Fun in 2014, when it was Ragin' Cajun at Six Flags America.
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| Six Flags Great Adventure | |
| Park section | Shoreline Pier at the Boardwalk |
| Status | Under construction |
| Replaced | Green Lantern |
| Six Flags America | |
| Park section | Mardi Gras |
| Coordinates | 38°54′32″N 76°46′17″W / 38.9088°N 76.7715°W |
| Status | Closed |
| Opening date | June 21, 2014 |
| Closing date | November 2, 2025 |
| Replaced | Two Face: The Flip Side |
| Six Flags Great America | |
| Park section | Mardi Gras |
| Coordinates | 42°22′08″N 87°55′57″W / 42.368889°N 87.932559°W |
| Status | Relocated to Six Flags America |
| Opening date | May 28, 2004 |
| Closing date | October 27, 2013 |
| Replaced by | The Joker |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Wild Mouse – Spinning |
| Manufacturer | Zamperla |
| Model | Twister Coaster 420STD |
| Track layout | Wild Mouse |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 42.7 ft (13.0 m) |
| Length | 1,377.9 ft (420.0 m) |
| Speed | 29.1 mph (46.8 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 1:30 |
| Capacity | 900 riders per hour |
| G-force | 2.5 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Trains | Several trains with a single car. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 4 riders per train. |
| Barrels O' Fun at RCDB | |
Barrels O' Fun (formerly known as Ragin' Cajun) is an exciting steel roller coaster that is currently being built at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey. This fun ride was made by Zamperla, and its design is called a "Crazy Mouse." This is a special type of Wild Mouse ride where the cars spin! It will be a big attraction in the Shoreline Pier at the Boardwalk, a brand-new area at Six Flags Great Adventure. Each ride car can hold up to four people, making it a great family adventure.
Before coming to New Jersey, this roller coaster had quite a journey! It first thrilled riders as Ragin' Cajun at Six Flags Great America from 2004 to 2013. Then, it moved to Six Flags America, where it operated from 2014 until the park closed in 2025.
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The Journey of Barrels O' Fun
This section will cover the history of the roller coaster's different homes.
First Stop: Six Flags Great America (2004-2013)
On January 17, 2004, Six Flags Great America announced exciting plans for a new themed area called Mardi Gras. This vibrant section transformed parts of the park and brought five new attractions, including the roller coaster then known as Ragin' Cajun. The Mardi Gras area officially opened on May 3, 2004, and Ragin' Cajun welcomed its first riders a few weeks later, on May 28, 2004. It was a popular ride there for almost ten years!
Second Stop: Six Flags America (2014-2025)
After its time in Illinois, Ragin' Cajun moved to Six Flags America in Maryland. On August 29, 2013, Six Flags America shared plans for their own new Mardi Gras themed area for the 2014 season. This new area featured Ragin' Cajun and another ride called French Quarter Flyers. The Mardi Gras area opened with the park on April 5, 2014. Ragin' Cajun officially opened to guests on June 21, 2014.
The roller coaster operated at Six Flags America until the park closed its doors for good on November 2, 2025. After the park's closure, Ragin' Cajun was carefully taken apart in February 2026, ready for its next big adventure.
New Home: Six Flags Great Adventure (Opening 2026)
Now, Barrels O' Fun is getting ready to open at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey! The park announced a big renovation of its Boardwalk area on March 10, 2026. This area, now called Shoreline Pier at the Boardwalk, is being completely updated with new attractions.
As part of these exciting changes, Six Flags decided to bring several rides from the closed Six Flags America park to New Jersey, including Ragin' Cajun. On March 20, 2026, a piece of the roller coaster's track, freshly painted blue, was shown to the public. Just a few days later, on March 26, 2026, Six Flags Great Adventure officially announced that Ragin' Cajun would be moving to their park and would be renamed Barrels O' Fun.
This thrilling ride is expected to open in late spring 2026, bringing its unique spinning fun to a whole new group of riders!
