Six Flag’s Over Georgia has announced an exciting new ride for it’s 50th anniversary season. In partnership with Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Six Flags announced a brand new virtual reality experience, Drop of Doom VR today. Drop of Doom VR is the country’s first-ever permanent drop tower VR attraction, opening on March 11. “We continue…
Six Flags and Samsung have joined forces to unveil a new Galactic Attack Virtual Reality Coaster at Six Flags Over Texas. Unlike the two previous virtual reality experiences that Six Flags had on the Shockwave coaster last year, “Galactic Attack” allows riders to see the real world mixed with virtual elements during the ride. This new mixed…
Theme parks around the world are getting ready to kick off their 2017 season of thrills! A new season means new rides — more importantly, NEW COASTERS! There’s some exciting new roller coasters debuting in 2017. Some steel, some wood, and even some for the kids. We take a look at 10 U.S. coasters you…
Last year, Six Flags teamed up with Samsung Electronics America and brought us North America’s first Virtual Reality Roller Coasters. 10 different rides at 10 different Six Flags parks received a VR experience — either the Superman experience or the New Revolution experience using Samsung Gear VR powered by Oculus . This year, the companies…
After a strong start to 2016, Six Flags has reported a surprise revenue decline, something the company blames on poor weather during what is traditionally a strong period through the summer months. In quarter 3, which ended in September, Six Flags said it saw a 2% drop in attendance. Given the seasonal nature of…
As if the stakes weren’t high enough, two of the nation’s largest amusement parks are getting in on the MLB World Series competition between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians. With all of the hype going around about the World Series, Illinois’ Six Flags Great America and Ohio’s Cedar Point are rooting for their…
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company, has announced thrilling new offerings for 2017! The lineup includes new roller coasters, dark rides, and even a water coaster at the amusement park chain’s 13 locations! Six Flags President and CEO John Duffey takes us on a video tour of all the exciting 2017 attractions!…
This morning, Six Flags Great America announced The Joker 4-D free fly coaster for 2017. It will be the park’s 15th coaster! On this wicked new adventure, you’ll soar outside the confines of the track in wing cars facing other riders! The Joker will lift riders up 12 stories, along a 90 degree lift and flip…
It’s that time of the year when all the adrenaline junkies and coaster enthusiasts can find out what’s new at Six Flags for their next season of thrills! Grab some Dramamine because an exciting new ride is coming to Six Flags St. Louis in 2017! Spinsanity will be a massive disc ride, first of its kind…
This morning, Six Flags Over Texas announced they will open a new roller coaster in 2017! The Joker 4-D free fly coaster will flip thrill seeking guests head over heels SIX TIMES! Guests will experience exhilarating leaps and dives along with unexpected drops as they tumble from one level to the next! Park president Steve Martindale stated:…
Get ready to ride the power of a storm! This morning, Six Flags Fiesta Texas has announced Thunder Rapids, North America’s first rocket blast water coaster that will debut in 2017 for the parks 25th anniversary! This state-of-the-art water attraction features a custom-designed inline raft and utilizes new water jet propulsion technology for lightning-fast uphill speeds and…
This morning, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announced they will be opening WONDER WOMAN: Lasso of Truth in 2017! Get ready to experience a sensation of weighlessness as you spin and swing simultaneously, reaching heights of up to 147 feet in the air! Swinging higher and higher, while rotating counterclockwise are the hallmarks of this extreme,…