By Lacey Pfalz, TravelPulse (TNS) Virginia theme park Kings Dominion is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with the addition of Rapterra, the world’s tallest and longest launched wing coaster. Debuting March 29, Rapterra spans 145 feet tall and is just over 3,000 feet long. Rapterra can la unch riders from 0 to 65 miles per hour in just four seconds. It’ll offer a dive loop, an S-turn, a wing slide, a flat spin and a 360-degree raptor roll. Kings Dominion remains open through April 6 for spring break. Rapterra, the new ride at Kings Dominion in Virginia. (Courtesy Kings Dominion/TNS) Related Articles 10 family-friendly, budget-conscious US vacation destinations The St. Johns River: 30 experiences to explore the scenic waterway Cheapest European cities to fly to in 2025 Travel: I love Philadelphia, but I’d never taken a City Hall tour. Don’t make the same mistake Travel: 10 ways to play in Oregon, from Crater Lake sights to Portland discoveries “Rapterra is the perfect centerpiece for our 50th anniversary celebration and promises to bring a captivating and exhilarating set of thrills to a brand-new generation of guests,” said Bridgette Bywater, vice president and general manager of Kings Dominion. “Cutting-edge attractions, family-friendly thrills and developing rich, immersive experiences are what has made Kings Dominion the premier Virginia destination for 50 years.” ©2025 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. Visit at travelpulse.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. ...read more read less