Medusa is one of the most popular rides at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom because of its record-breaking circuit. Not only is Medusa one of the tallest rollercoasters in California, but it also has one of the largest loops in the world at 128 ft tall. Medusa is also one of the first floorless coasters to launch in California. With seven inversions throughout the ride, Medusa is an experience you won’t soon forget!
Ride experience for Medusa (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)
Medusa (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom) begins as the metal barred gate opens. Riders take an immediate left turn leading to the climb up the 150 ft tall lift hill. Once the climb ends, riders make a slight right turn into a near vertical drop 150 ft below, reaching a top speed of 65 mph.
The drop leads into the 128 ft tall vertical loop, one of the tallest in the world. After the loop, riders then rise 110 ft into a dive loop that drops, followed by a zero-g roll. After the zero-g roll, the track drops and enters into a sea serpent roll, the first of its kind for a B&M coaster.
Riders go over a short brake run, immediately followed by a sharp left downward turn into a flat spin. The flat spin leads into a wide left turn that leads to a second corkscrew roll. Riders then make a quick right turn followed by a sharp left turn into a brake run that leads into the launch station, ending the ride.
Height Requirements for Medusa (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)
You must be 54″ to ride Medusa.
Average Wait Time for Medusa (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)
You can expect to wait 35 minutes for Medusa.
Number of Inversions on Medusa
There are seven inversions on Medusa at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. These include:
- 128 feet Vertical Loop
- Dive Loop
- Zero-G roll
- Sea Serpent Roll
- 2 Flat spins (Corkscrew rolls)
Ride Duration for Medusa (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)
3 minutes 15 seconds.
Top Speed for Medusa (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)
65 mph.