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{{Short description|DC Comics themed land at Six Flags parks}} |
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| name = DC Universe |
| name = DC Universe |
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| image = DC Universe (Six Flags Magic Mountain) entrance archway.jpg |
| image = DC Universe (Six Flags Magic Mountain) entrance archway.jpg |
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| caption = The entrance portal to DC Universe, seen at [[Six Flags Magic Mountain]] |
| caption = The entrance portal to DC Universe, seen at [[Six Flags Magic Mountain]] |
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| theme = [[DC Comics]] |
| theme = [[DC Comics]] |
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| logo = DC Universe (themed area) logo.webp |
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| park1 = [[Six Flags Magic Mountain]] |
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| opened1 = 2011 |
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| replaced1 = Gotham City Backlot |
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| park2 = [[Six Flags Discovery Kingdom]] |
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| opened2 = 2019 |
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| park3 = [[Six Flags Fiesta Texas]] |
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| opened3 = 2019 |
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| park4 = [[Six Flags New England]] |
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| opened4 = 2021 |
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| park5 = [[Six Flags Great America]] |
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| opened5 = 2022 |
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| replaced5 = Yankee Harbor |
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| coordinates1 = {{coord|34.426|-118.599|type:landmark_dim:2000|display=inline}} |
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| coordinates2 = {{coord|38.137|-122.231|type:landmark_dim:2000|display=inline}} |
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| coordinates3 = {{coord|29.596|-98.610|type:landmark_dim:2000|display=inline}} |
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| coordinates4 = {{coord|42.038|-72.611|type:landmark_dim:2000|display=inline}} |
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| coordinates5 = {{coord|42.368|-87.932|type:landmark_dim:2000|display=inline}} |
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| replaced3 = Rockville/Spassburg (partial) |
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| replaced4 = [[DC Comics Super Hero Adventures]] |
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| status1 = Operating |
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| status2 = Operating |
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'''DC Universe''' is a [[DC Comics]] themed area at several [[Six Flags]] amusement parks. First opening at [[Six Flags Magic Mountain]] in 2011, the themed area has since expanded into multiple Six Flags amusement parks in |
'''DC Universe''' (stylized '''DC UNIVERSE''') is a [[DC Comics]] themed area at several [[Six Flags]] amusement parks. First opening at [[Six Flags Magic Mountain]] in 2011, the themed area has since expanded into multiple Six Flags amusement parks in North America. Although the layout and attractions are not identical and vary at each park, they all thematically connect with each other. |
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Shared attractions located within the themed area include [[Batman: The Ride]], an [[inverted roller coaster]] at [[Six Flags Great America]] and [[Six Flags Magic Mountain]] and DC Super-Villains Swing, a [[swing ride]] at [[Six Flags Fiesta Texas]] and Six Flags Great America. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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A new attraction at [[Six Flags Magic Mountain]] was announced on October 20, 2010, when [[Green Lantern: First Flight (roller coaster)|Green Lantern: First Flight]] was revealed to the public.<ref>{{Cite web |last=John |date=2010-10-20 |title=Official Six Flags Magic Mountain 2011 Announcement |url=https://www.coaster101.com/2010/10/20/official-six-flags-magic-mountain-2011-announcement/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Coaster101 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=MacDonald |first=Brady |date=2010-10-19 |title=Six Flags Magic Mountain aims to reclaim coaster crown with Green Lantern in 2011 |url=https://www.latimes.com/travel/la-trb-green-lantern-magic-mountain-20111019-story.html |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> The attraction would be placed within a new themed area replacing Gotham City Backlot, a themed area based on the fictional city [[Gotham City]]. The themed area would be a major change from the former Gotham City Backlot, and an editor for ''Theme Park Tourist'' noted that it switched themes from "dark and gritty" to a "typical comic-style punch of color."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-07-02 |title=Review - Green Lantern: First Flight rollercoaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain |url=https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20110702/4315/review-green-lantern-first-flight-rollercoaster-six-flags-magic-mountain |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Theme Park Tourist |language=en}}</ref> |
A new attraction at [[Six Flags Magic Mountain]] was announced on October 20, 2010, when [[Green Lantern: First Flight (roller coaster)|Green Lantern: First Flight]] was revealed to the public.<ref>{{Cite web |last=John |date=2010-10-20 |title=Official Six Flags Magic Mountain 2011 Announcement |url=https://www.coaster101.com/2010/10/20/official-six-flags-magic-mountain-2011-announcement/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Coaster101 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=MacDonald |first=Brady |date=2010-10-19 |title=Six Flags Magic Mountain aims to reclaim coaster crown with Green Lantern in 2011 |url=https://www.latimes.com/travel/la-trb-green-lantern-magic-mountain-20111019-story.html |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> The attraction would be placed within a new themed area replacing Gotham City Backlot, a themed area based on the fictional city [[Gotham City]]. The themed area would be a major change from the former Gotham City Backlot, and an editor for ''Theme Park Tourist'' noted that it switched themes from "dark and gritty" to a "typical comic-style punch of color."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-07-02 |title=Review - Green Lantern: First Flight rollercoaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain |url=https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20110702/4315/review-green-lantern-first-flight-rollercoaster-six-flags-magic-mountain |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Theme Park Tourist |language=en}}</ref> |
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The next DC Universe wouldn't come until more than half a decade later, in 2018, which would be at [[Six Flags México]]. When Wonder Woman Coaster opened, it caused the partial re-theme of the Villa Hollywood area, with the re-theme of two rides within the park, with [[SkyScreamer]] becoming Supergirl Sky Flight and Splash becoming Aquaman Splashdown, joining existing DC Comics themed rides [[Batman: The Ride (Six Flags México)|Batman: The Ride]] and [[Justice League: Battle for Metropolis]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Olvera |first=Verónica |date=2018-07-19 |title=VIDEO: Así es el Verano de Superhéroes de Six Flags México |url=https://www.thecoasterzone.com/2018/07/19/video-asi-es-el-verano-de-superheroes-de-six-flags-mexico/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=TCZ - The Coaster Zone |language=es-MX}}</ref> |
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The next DC Universe themed area wouldn't come until more than half a decade later, when [[Batman: The Ride (S&S Free Spin)|Batman: The Ride]] was introduced at [[Six Flags Discovery Kingdom]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=John |date=2018-08-30 |title=Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Announces Batman 4D Coaster |url=https://www.coaster101.com/2018/08/30/six-flags-discovery-kingdom-announces-batman-4d-coaster/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Coaster101 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-30 |title=Discovery Kingdom set to unveil new Batman thrill ride in 2019 |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/08/30/discovery-kingdom-set-to-unveil-new-batman-ride-in-2019/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US}}</ref> With the announcement for Batman: The Ride on August 30, 2018, the themed area was not announced until later the following year, in March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tuttle |first=Brittani |date=2019-04-04 |title=DC Universe area coming to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom |url=https://attractionsmagazine.com/dc-universe-six-flags-discovery-kingdom/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Attractions Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> Major changes to the area would include the re-theme of multiple rides and shops, including V2: Vertical Velocity, which, with the theme change, would become [[The Flash: Vertical Velocity (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)|The Flash: Vertical Velocity]]. These changes would fit in with other rides already themed to DC Comics, such as [[The Joker (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)|The Joker]], Harley Quinn Crazy Coaster and [[Superman: Ultimate Flight (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)|Superman: Ultimate Flight]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knowles |first=Becci |date=2019-04-10 |title=DC Universe themed area coming to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom |url=https://www.parkworld-online.com/dc-universe-themed-area-coming-to-six-flags-discovery-kingdom/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Park World Online - Theme Park, Amusement Park and Attractions Industry News |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wooley |first=Eric |date=2019-04-05 |title=Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Re-theming V2 and Adding DC Universe Area |url=https://www.coaster101.com/2019/04/05/six-flags-discovery-kingdom-re-theming-v2-and-adding-dc-universe-area/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Coaster101 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The third DC Universe themed area would come with the introduction of [[Batman: The Ride (S&S Free Spin)|Batman: The Ride]] was introduced at [[Six Flags Discovery Kingdom]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=John |date=2018-08-30 |title=Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Announces Batman 4D Coaster |url=https://www.coaster101.com/2018/08/30/six-flags-discovery-kingdom-announces-batman-4d-coaster/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Coaster101 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-30 |title=Discovery Kingdom set to unveil new Batman thrill ride in 2019 |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/08/30/discovery-kingdom-set-to-unveil-new-batman-ride-in-2019/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US}}</ref> With the announcement for Batman: The Ride on August 30, 2018, the themed area was not announced until later the following year, in March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tuttle |first=Brittani |date=2019-04-04 |title=DC Universe area coming to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom |url=https://attractionsmagazine.com/dc-universe-six-flags-discovery-kingdom/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Attractions Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> Major changes to the area would include the re-theme of multiple rides and shops, including V2: Vertical Velocity, which, with the theme change, would become [[The Flash: Vertical Velocity (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)|The Flash: Vertical Velocity]]. These changes would fit in with other rides already themed to DC Comics, such as [[The Joker (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)|The Joker]], Harley Quinn Crazy Coaster and [[Superman: Ultimate Flight (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)|Superman: Ultimate Flight]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knowles |first=Becci |date=2019-04-10 |title=DC Universe themed area coming to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom |url=https://www.parkworld-online.com/dc-universe-themed-area-coming-to-six-flags-discovery-kingdom/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Park World Online - Theme Park, Amusement Park and Attractions Industry News |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wooley |first=Eric |date=2019-04-05 |title=Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Re-theming V2 and Adding DC Universe Area |url=https://www.coaster101.com/2019/04/05/six-flags-discovery-kingdom-re-theming-v2-and-adding-dc-universe-area/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Coaster101 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Another DC Universe themed area also opened in 2019, at [[Six Flags Fiesta Texas]]. This area would comprise both the [[Six Flags Fiesta Texas#Rockville|Rockville]] and [[Six Flags Fiesta Texas#Spassburg|Spassburg]] areas within the park, and is still connected to the remaining parts of those two areas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DC Universe {{!}} Six Flags Fiesta Texas |url=https://www.sfftsource.com/areas/dc-universe |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=SFFT Source |language=en-US}}</ref> The area was also introduced on August 30, 2018, and was officially announced along with The Joker Wild Card (later renamed The Joker Carnival of Chaos), a [[pendulum ride]] themed to super-villain the [[Joker (character)|Joker]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=First Look: Six Flags Fiesta Texas' new thrill ride |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2018/08/30/first-look-six-flags-fiesta-texas-new-thrill-ride.html |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=www.bizjournals.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Patton |first=Mary Claire |date=2018-08-30 |title=Joker Wild Card: Tallest pendulum ride in world coming to Six Flags Fiesta Texas |url=https://www.ksat.com/news/2018/08/30/joker-wild-card-tallest-pendulum-ride-in-world-coming-to-six-flags-fiesta-texas/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=KSAT |language=en}}</ref><ref name="sfftsource.com">{{Cite web |title=The Joker Carnival of Chaos {{!}} Six Flags Fiesta Texas |url=https://www.sfftsource.com/rides/the-joker |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=SFFT Source |language=en-US}}</ref> Other changes to the area would include the re-theme of Whirligig, which would be renamed Crime Wave, but plans never came through and the ride instead became DC Super-Villains Swing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Joker Wild Card & Whirligig (Update 2), Shopping Changes — Construction Updates {{!}} Six Flags Fiesta Texas |url=https://www.sfftsource.com/construction-updates/2019/1/20/the-joker-wild-card-amp-whirligig-update-2-shopping-changes |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=SFFT Source |language=en-US}}</ref> DC Universe being separate from Rockville and Spassburg would be unclear though, as there is no delineation between the areas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Texas Two-Step Trip Report: Six Flags Fiesta Texas |url=https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202207/9060/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Theme Park Insider}}</ref> |
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[[Six Flags New England]] would announce a [[Zamperla]] [[Enterprise (ride)|Endeavour]] attraction on August 29, 2019, with Supergirl Sky Flyer. The attraction, which is based on the super-hero [[Supergirl]], would be a part of DC Universe, which replaced [[DC Comics Super Hero Adventures]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NEW Thrill Ride Coming in 2020 to Six Flags New England |url=https://westfieldsouthwick.macaronikid.com/articles/5d67d0e713d47753759a0108/new-thrill-ride-coming-in-2020-to-six-flags-new-england |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Macaroni KID Westfield-Southwick |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Six Flags New England to add Supergirl Sky Flyer attraction to DC Universe |url=https://www.courant.com/ctnow/things-to-do/hc-ctnow-six-flags-supergirl-sky-flyer-dc-universe-20190829-qrnf2arzgndgrnpsojio2xux7e-story.html |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Hartford Courant}}</ref> The opening of both the attraction and the themed area was delayed until 2021, due to the effects of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McGrath |first=Cassie |date=2021-06-11 |title=Check out Six Flags New England's first ride named after a female superhero |url=https://www.masslive.com/living/2021/06/check-out-six-flags-new-englands-first-ride-named-after-a-female-superhero-supergirl-sky-flyer.html |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=masslive |language=en}}</ref> |
[[Six Flags New England]] would announce a [[Zamperla]] [[Enterprise (ride)|Endeavour]] attraction on August 29, 2019, with Supergirl Sky Flyer. The attraction, which is based on the super-hero [[Supergirl]], would be a part of DC Universe, which replaced [[DC Comics Super Hero Adventures]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NEW Thrill Ride Coming in 2020 to Six Flags New England |url=https://westfieldsouthwick.macaronikid.com/articles/5d67d0e713d47753759a0108/new-thrill-ride-coming-in-2020-to-six-flags-new-england |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Macaroni KID Westfield-Southwick |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Six Flags New England to add Supergirl Sky Flyer attraction to DC Universe |url=https://www.courant.com/ctnow/things-to-do/hc-ctnow-six-flags-supergirl-sky-flyer-dc-universe-20190829-qrnf2arzgndgrnpsojio2xux7e-story.html |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Hartford Courant}}</ref> The opening of both the attraction and the themed area was delayed until 2021, due to the effects of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McGrath |first=Cassie |date=2021-06-11 |title=Check out Six Flags New England's first ride named after a female superhero |url=https://www.masslive.com/living/2021/06/check-out-six-flags-new-englands-first-ride-named-after-a-female-superhero-supergirl-sky-flyer.html |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=masslive |language=en}}</ref> |
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[[File:DC Universe SFGAm.jpg|thumb|The plaza section of DC Universe at [[Six Flags Great America]] on April 23, 2022.]] |
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At [[Six Flags Great America]], after multiple teasers about the re-theme about the park's [[impulse roller coaster]],<ref>{{cite web |date=2021-09-13 |title=Vertical Velocity At Six Flags Great America Is Now Closed, But Something Looks Set for 2022 |url=https://www.themeparktourist.com/news/20210913/31922/vertical-velocity-six-flags-great-america-now-closed-something-looks-set-2022 |access-date=2022-10-09 |website=Theme Park Tourist}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gregory |first=John |date=2022-01-01 |title=Six Flags Great America's Vertical Velocity sports new Flash-inspired paint job - Theme Park Tribune, theme park news |url=https://www.themeparktribune.com/six-flags-great-americas-vertical-velocity-sports-new-flash-inspired-paint-job/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Theme Park Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> [[The Flash: Vertical Velocity (Six Flags Great America)|Vertical Velocity]], The Flash: Vertical Velocity and DC Universe was officially announced to the public on March 24, 2022, overhauling the Yankee Harbor section of the park, an original themed area which opened with the park in 1976.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-24 |title=DC Universe coming to Six Flags Great America |url=https://wgntv.com/news/dc-universe-coming-to-six-flags-great-america/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=WGN-TV |language=en-US}}</ref> Besides the re-theme of Vertical Velocity, the newly themed area would feature re-themed versions of original rides, including DC Super-Villains Swing and Aquaman Splashdown. These attractions would join already-existing DC Comics themed rides, including [[Batman: The Ride]] and [[The Joker (S&S Worldwide)|The Joker]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erdenekhuyag |first=Enji |title=Six Flags Great America to Open This Weekend, But Debut of DC Universe Rides Delayed |url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/six-flags-great-america-to-debut-dc-universe-rides-this-weekend/2805286/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=NBC Chicago |language=en-US}}</ref> DC Universe was planned to open on April 15, 2022, but due to [[2021–2022 global supply chain crisis|supply chain issues]] and excessive rain, the area opened on April 23, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Banowetz |first=Jeff |date=2022-05-26 |title=Six Flags Great America embraces the DC Universe; 'Superheroes are what get people excited right now' |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-six-flags-new-ride-st-0528-20220526-5z3tm45ourdfvfj6s65bggi7eu-story.html |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Chicago Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-13 |title=ACE - Western Great Lakes |url=https://www.facebook.com/102055614853837/posts/508672530858808/?d=n |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=via Facebook |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1614360539211399168|user=aceonlineorg|title=Recap & updates for @SFGreat_America during @ACEWGLR #NoCoasterCon - #RideWithACE|author=American Coaster Enthusiasts|date=January 14, 2023|access-date=January 15, 2023}}</ref> |
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On April 28, 2022, in honor of National Superhero Day, Six Flags Magic Mountain announced their plans to renovate their DC Universe, due to the addition of [[Wonder Woman Flight of Courage]], which was announced on October 21, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lam |first=Albert |date=2022-10-21 |title=Six Flags Magic Mountain Announces Wonder Woman: Flight of Courage for 2022 |url=https://www.westcoaster.net/home/2021/10/21/six-flags-magic-mountain-announces-wonder-woman-flight-of-courage-for-2022 |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Westcoaster |language=en-US}}</ref> The themed area would receive a new entrance portal sign and the re-theme of the flat ride Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth, in which it would become Teen Titans Turbo Spin.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Niles |first=Robert |date=2022-04-28 |title=Six Flags Magic Mountain Prepares Its New DC Universe |url=https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202204/8919/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Theme Park Insider}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Six FLags Magic Mountain Unveils Details of All New DC Universe |url=http://www.parkjourney.com/14/post/2022/04/six-flags-magic-mountain-unveils-details-of-all-new-dc-universe.html |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Park Journey |language=en}}</ref> |
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At [[Six Flags Great America]], after multiple teasers about the re-theme about the park's [[impulse roller coaster]],<ref>{{cite web |date=2021-09-13 |title=Vertical Velocity At Six Flags Great America Is Now Closed, But Something Looks Set for 2022 |url=https://www.themeparktourist.com/news/20210913/31922/vertical-velocity-six-flags-great-america-now-closed-something-looks-set-2022 |access-date=2022-10-09 |website=Theme Park Tourist}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gregory |first=John |date=2022-01-01 |title=Six Flags Great America's Vertical Velocity sports new Flash-inspired paint job - Theme Park Tribune, theme park news |url=https://www.themeparktribune.com/six-flags-great-americas-vertical-velocity-sports-new-flash-inspired-paint-job/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Theme Park Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> [[The Flash: Vertical Velocity (Six Flags Great America)|Vertical Velocity]], The Flash: Vertical Velocity and DC Universe was officially announced to the public on March 24, 2022, overhauling the Yankee Harbor section of the park, an original themed area which opened with the park in 1976.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-24 |title=DC Universe coming to Six Flags Great America |url=https://wgntv.com/news/dc-universe-coming-to-six-flags-great-america/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=WGN-TV |language=en-US}}</ref> Besides the re-theme of Vertical Velocity, the newly themed area would feature re-themed versions of original rides, including DC Super-Villains Swing and Aquaman Splashdown. These attractions would join already-existing DC Comics themed rides, including [[Batman: The Ride]] and [[The Joker (S&S Worldwide)|The Joker]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erdenekhuyag |first=Enji |title=Six Flags Great America to Open This Weekend, But Debut of DC Universe Rides Delayed |url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/six-flags-great-america-to-debut-dc-universe-rides-this-weekend/2805286/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=NBC Chicago |language=en-US}}</ref> DC Universe was planned to open on April 15, 2022, but due to [[2021–2022 global supply chain crisis|supply chain issues]] and excesive rain, the area opened on May 26, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Banowetz |first=Jeff |date=2022-05-26 |title=Six Flags Great America embraces the DC Universe; 'Superheroes are what get people excited right now' |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-six-flags-new-ride-st-0528-20220526-5z3tm45ourdfvfj6s65bggi7eu-story.html |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Chicago Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-13 |title=ACE - Western Great Lakes |url=https://www.facebook.com/102055614853837/posts/508672530858808/?d=n |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=via Facebook |language=en}}</ref> |
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Fiesta Texas announced for the 2024 season, the park will expand its DC Universe into more parts of its Spassburg and the kids themed area of Thill Seeker Park. The new expansion of the land will bring in more themed rides and three new attractions.<ref name="SF24">{{cite web|first=Cody|last=King|url=https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2023/08/27/three-new-attractions-coming-to-six-flags-fiesta-texas/|title=Three new attractions coming to Six Flags Fiesta Texas next summer|work=KSAT-TV|language=es|access-date=August 30, 2023|date=August 27, 2023}}</ref> |
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| footer = To make way for [[Wonder Woman Flight of Courage]], Six Flags Magic Mountain re-themed Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth into Teen Titans Turbo Spin. |
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==Locations== |
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On April 28, 2022, in honor of National Superhero Day, Six Flags Magic Mountain announced their plans to renovate their DC Universe, due to the addition of [[Wonder Woman Flight of Courage]], which was announced on October 21, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lam |first=Albert |date=2022-10-21 |title=Six Flags Magic Mountain Announces Wonder Woman: Flight of Courage for 2022 |url=https://www.westcoaster.net/home/2021/10/21/six-flags-magic-mountain-announces-wonder-woman-flight-of-courage-for-2022 |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Westcoaster |language=en-US}}</ref> The themed area would receive a new entrance portal sign and the re-theme of the flat ride Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth, in which it would become Teen Titans Turbo Spin.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Niles |first=Robert |date=2022-04-28 |title=Six Flags Magic Mountain Prepares Its New DC Universe |url=https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202204/8919/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Theme Park Insider}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Six FLags Magic Mountain Unveils Details of All New DC Universe |url=http://www.parkjourney.com/14/post/2022/04/six-flags-magic-mountain-unveils-details-of-all-new-dc-universe.html |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Park Journey |language=en}}</ref> |
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|[[Six Flags Magic Mountain]] |
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|align=center|2011 |
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|Replaced the Gotham City Backlot area |
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|[[Six Flags México]] |
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|align=center|2018 |
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|Replaced parts of Villa Hollywood area |
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|[[Six Flags Discovery Kingdom]] |
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|align=center|2019 |
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|Replaced parts of the Sky area |
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|[[Six Flags Fiesta Texas]] |
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|align=center|2019 |
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|Replaced parts of the Spassburg area |
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|[[Six Flags New England]] |
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|align=center|2021 |
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|Replaced the [[DC Comics Super Hero Adventures]] area |
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|[[Six Flags Great America]] |
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|align=center|2022 |
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|Replaced the Yankee Harbor area |
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== Attractions == |
== Attractions == |
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=== Flat rides and roller coasters === |
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!Attraction name |
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!Ride type |
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!Manufacturer |
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!Locations{{Efn|Locations will only include attractions located within DC Universe, and will not include other locations if the same attraction is located at a different park under a different themed area.|group=note}} |
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!{{Abbr|Ref|Reference}}. |
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|Aquaman Splashdown |
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|Shoot the Chutes |
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|[[Hopkins Rides]] |
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|[[Six Flags México|México]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Six Flags Mexico - Aquaman Splashdown |url=https://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/p_280_12938_six_flags_mexico_aquaman_splashdown |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=www.themeparkreview.com}}</ref> |
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|Aquaman Splashdown |
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|Hydroflume |
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|[[Arrow Dynamics]] |
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|[[Six Flags Great America|Great America]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=AQUAMAN™ Splashdown |url=https://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica/attractions/yankee-clipper |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Six Flags |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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|[[Batman: The Ride]] |
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|[[Inverted roller coaster]] |
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|[[Bolliger & Mabillard]] |
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|[[Six Flags Magic Mountain|Magic Mountain]], [[Six Flags Great America|Great America]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Batman The Ride|rcdb_number=5|location=Six Flags Great America|url=https://rcdb.com/5.htm|access-date=2022-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Batman The Ride|rcdb_number=23|url=https://rcdb.com/24.htm|location=Six Flags Magic Mountain|access-date=2022-10-10}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|[[Batman: The Ride (S&S Free Spin)|Batman: The Ride]] |
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|[[Fourth-dimension roller coaster]] |
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|[[S&S – Sansei Technologies]] |
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|[[Six Flags Discovery Kingdom|Discovery Kingdom]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Batman The Ride|rcdb_number=16587|location=Six Flags Discovery Kingdom|url=https://rcdb.com/16587.htm|access-date=2022-10-10}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|[[Batman: The Ride (Six Flags México)|Batman: The Ride]] |
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|[[Suspended Looping Coaster]] |
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|[[Vekoma]] |
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|[[Six Flags México|México]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Batman The Ride|rcdb_number=639|location=Six Flags Mexico|url=https://rcdb.com/639.htm|access-date=2022-10-10}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|Cyborg Cyber Revolution |
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|NebulaZ |
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|[[Zamperla]] |
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|[[Six Flags Fiesta Texas|Fiesta Texas]] |
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|<ref name="SF24"/> |
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|Cyborg: Hyper Drive |
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|Free Style |
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|[[Chance Rides]] |
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|[[Six Flags New England|New England]] |
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|<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Six Flags New England 2022 Park Map |url=https://static.sixflags.com/website/files/SFNE+2022+Park+Map.pdf |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Six Flags |format=PDF}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|DC Super-Villains Swing |
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|[[Swing ride]] |
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|[[Zamperla]] |
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|[[Six Flags Fiesta Texas|Fiesta Texas]], [[Six Flags Great America|Great America]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=DC Super-Villains Swing™ |url=https://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica/attractions/whirligig |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Six Flags |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=DC™ Super-Villains Swing - Six Flags Fiesta Texas |url=https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas/attractions/super-villains-swings |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Six Flags |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|[[Gotham City Gauntlet: Escape from Arkham Asylum|Gotham City Gauntlet]] |
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|[[Wild mouse roller coaster]] |
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|[[Maurer AG]] |
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|[[Six Flags New England|New England]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Gotham City Gauntlet Escape from Arkham Asylum|rcdb_number=9431|location=Six Flags New England|url=https://rcdb.com/9431.htm|access-date=2022-10-10}}</ref> |
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|[[Justice League: Battle for Metropolis]] |
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|[[Dark ride]] |
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|[[Sally Corporation]] |
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|[[Six Flags México|México]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justice League: Battle For Metropolis 4D |url=https://www.techni-lux.com/Default.aspx?tabid=132 |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=www.techni-lux.com}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|[[Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster]] |
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|[[Dual-tracked roller coaster]] |
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|[[Skyline Attractions]] |
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|[[Six Flags Fiesta Texas|Fiesta Texas]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=unknown|rcdb_number=20548|location=Six Flags Fiesta Texas|accessdate=August 30, 2023|url=https://rcdb.com/20548.htm}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|Metropolis Transit Authority |
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|Aerial Ride (monorail) |
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|[[Zamperla]] |
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|[[Six Flags Fiesta Texas|Fiesta Texas]] |
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|<ref name="SF24"/> |
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|- |
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|[[The Flash: Vertical Velocity (Six Flags Great America)|The Flash: Vertical Velocity]] |
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|[[Impulse roller coaster]] |
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|[[Intamin]] |
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|[[Six Flags Great America|Great America]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Flash: Vertical Velocity|rcdb_number=747|location=Six Flags Great America|url=https://rcdb.com/747.htm|access-date=2022-10-10}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|[[The Flash: Vertical Velocity (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)|The Flash: Vertical Velocity]] |
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|[[Impulse roller coaster]] |
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|[[Intamin]] |
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|[[Discovery Kingdom]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Flash: Vertical Velocity|rcdb_number=1143|location=Six Flags Great America|url=https://rcdb.com/1143.htm|access-date=2022-10-10}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|[[Wonder Woman Flight of Courage]] |
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|[[Single-rail roller coaster]] |
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|[[Rocky Mountain Construction]] |
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|[[Six Flags Magic Mountain|Magic Mountain]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Wonder Woman Flight of Courage|rcdb_number=19515|location=Six Flags Magic Mountain|url=https://rcdb.com/19515.htm|access-date=2022-10-10}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|[[The Joker (S&S Worldwide)|The Joker]] |
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|[[Fourth-dimension roller coaster]] |
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|[[S&S – Sansei Technologies]] |
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|[[Six Flags Great America|Great America]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Joker|rcdb_number=14187|location=Six Flags Great America|url=https://rcdb.com/14187.htm|access-date=2022-10-10}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|[[The Joker (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)|The Joker]] |
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|[[Hybrid roller coaster]] |
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|[[Rocky Mountain Construction]] |
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|[[Six Flags Discovery Kingdom|Discovery Kingdom]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Joker|rcdb_number=13422|location=Six Flags Discovery Kingdom|url=https://rcdb.com/13422.htm|access-date=2022-10-10}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|The Joker Carnival of Chaos |
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|[[Pendulum ride]] |
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|[[Zamperla]] |
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|[[Fiesta Texas]] |
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|<ref name="sfftsource.com"/> |
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|- |
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|Teen Titans Turbo Spin |
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|[[Round Up (ride)|Round Up]] |
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|[[Frank Hrubetz & Company|Hrubetz]] |
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|[[Six Flags Magic Mountain|Magic Mountain]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=TEEN TITANS™ Turbo Spin - Six Flags Magic Mountain |url=https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/attractions/teen-titans-turbo-spin |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Six Flags |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|[[Superman: Ultimate Flight (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)|Superman: Ultimate Flight]] |
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|[[Sky Rocket II]] |
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|[[Premier Rides]] |
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|[[Six Flags Discovery Kingdom|Discovery Kingdom]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Superman Ultimate Flight|rcdb_number=10139|location=Six Flags Ultimate Flight|url=https://rcdb.com/10139.htm|access-date=2022-10-10}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|[[Superman: Krypton Coaster]] |
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|[[Floorless coaster]] |
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|[[Bolliger & Mabillard]] |
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|[[Fiesta Texas]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Superman Krypton Coaster|rcdb_number=605|location=Six Flags Fiesta Texas|url=https://rcdb.com/605.htm|access-date=2022-10-10}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|[[Superman The Ride]] |
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|[[Mega Coaster]] |
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|[[Intamin]] |
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|[[Six Flags New England|New England]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Superman the Ride|rcdb_number=628|location=Six Flags New England|url=https://rcdb.com/628.htm|access-date=2022-10-10}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|[[The Penguin (ride)|The Penguin]] |
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|[[Teacups]] |
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|[[Mack Rides]] |
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|[[Six Flags Discovery Kingdom|Discovery Kingdom]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=THE PENGUIN {{!}} Family Ride {{!}} Six Flags Discovery Kingdom |url=https://www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom/attractions/the-penguin |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Six Flags |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|Catwoman's Whip |
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|Tivoli - Large |
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|[[Zierer]] |
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|[[Six Flags New England|New England]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Catwoman's Whip|rcdb_number=630|location=Six Flags New England|url=https://rcdb.com/630.htm|access-date=2022-10-10}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|Shazam! Tower of Eternity |
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|Sky Tower |
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|[[Zamperla]] |
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|[[Six Flags Fiesta Texas|Fiesta Texas]] |
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|<ref name="SF24"/> |
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|- |
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|Supergirl Sky Flyer |
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|[[Enterprise (ride)|Endeavour]] |
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|[[Zamperla]] |
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|[[Six Flags New England|New England]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Josh |date=2021-06-10 |title=Supergirl Sky Flyer OPENS for the 2021 Season! |url=https://www.sfneonline.org/2021/06/10/supergirl-sky-flyer-opens-for-the-2021-season/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=SFNE Online |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|Supergirl Sky Flight |
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|[[Swing ride|Star Flyer]] |
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|[[Funtime (manufacturer)|Funtime]] |
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|[[Six Flags México|México]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=*Supergirl Sky Flight - Six Flags Mexico |url=https://www.sixflags.com.mx/mexico/attractions/skyscreamer-6 |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Six Flags |language=es-ES}}</ref> |
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=== Restaurants === |
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{| class="wikitable sortable" |
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!Restaurant name |
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!Location |
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!{{Abbr|Ref|Reference}}. |
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|- |
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|Steelworks Pub{{Efn|The same restaurant can be found at [[Six Flags America]] as well, but the restaurant is not located in a DC Universe area, and is instead located in a Gotham City area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DC Area Restaurants & Dining |url=https://www.sixflags.com/america/things-to-do/restaurants |access-date=2022-10-13 |website=Six Flags |language=en-US}}</ref>|group=note}} |
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|[[Six Flags Great America|Great America]] |
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|<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Chicago Area Restaurants & Dining {{!}} Six Flags Great America |url=https://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica/things-to-do/restaurants |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Six Flags |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|Big Belly Burger |
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|[[Six Flags Discovery Kingdom|Discovery Kingdom]] |
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|<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=San Francisco Area Restaurants & Dining {{!}} Six Flags Discovery Kingdom |url=https://www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom/things-to-do/restaurants |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Six Flags |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|Captain Cold Ice Cream |
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|[[Six Flags Great America|Great America]] |
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|<ref name=":1" /> |
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|- |
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|[[Johnny Rockets]] |
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|[[Six Flags New England|New England]], [[Six Flags Fiesta Texas|Fiesta Texas]] |
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|<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Six Flags Fiesta Texas 2022 Map |url=https://static.sixflags.com/website/files/sfft_park-map-and-guide.pdf |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Six Flags |language=en-US |format=PDF}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|Central City Snacks |
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|[[Six Flags Great America|Great America]] |
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|<ref name=":1" /> |
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|- |
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|Aztek the Ultimate Nachos |
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|[[Six Flags Fiesta Texas|Fiesta Texas]] |
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|<ref name=":3" /> |
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|- |
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|Gotham City Snacks |
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|[[Discovery Kingdom]], [[Six Flags Great America|Great America]] |
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|<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> |
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|- |
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|[[Dippin' Dots]] booths |
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|[[Six Flags Great America|Great America]] |
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|<ref name=":1" /> |
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|} |
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=== Shops === |
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* [[Batman: The Ride]] |
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{| class="wikitable sortable" |
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* [[Wonder Woman Flight of Courage]] |
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!Shop name |
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* [[Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom]] |
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!Locations |
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* Teen Titans Turbo Spin |
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!{{Abbr|Ref|Reference}}. |
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|- |
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|Justice League: Battle for Metropolis Shop |
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|[[Six Flags México|México]] (part of Villa Hollywood) |
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|<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Tiendas - Six Flags Mexico |url=https://www.sixflags.com.mx/mexico/things-to-do/shops |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Six Flags |language=es-ES}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|DC Super Heroes Store |
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|[[Six Flags New England|New England]] |
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|<ref name=":0" /> |
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|- |
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|Comics Shop |
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|[[Six Flags México|México]] (part of Villa Hollywood) |
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|<ref name=":4" /> |
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|- |
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|DC Universe Store |
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|[[Six Flags Magic Mountain|Magic Mountain]], [[Six Flags Great America|Great America]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shops and Stores {{!}} Six Flags Great America |url=https://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica/things-to-do/shops |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Six Flags |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Six Flags Magic Mountain Map 2022 |url=https://static.sixflags.com/website/files/sfmm_park-map.pdf |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Six Flags |format=PDF}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|Daily Planet Gifts |
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|[[Discovery Kingdom]] |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shops and Stores {{!}} Six Flags Discovery Kingdom |url=https://www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom/things-to-do/shops |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Six Flags |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|The Daily Planet Gift Shop |
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|[[Six Flags New England|New England]] |
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|<ref name=":0" /> |
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|- |
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|Daily Planet Newsstand & Gifts |
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|[[Fiesta Texas]] |
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|<ref name=":3" /> |
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== See also == |
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=== Six Flags Discovery Kingdom === |
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{{Portal|Greater Los Angeles|Chicago|Illinois|Comics|California|Mexico|Texas|United States |
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* {{Commons category-inline|DC Universe}} |
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* [[DC Comics Super Hero Adventures]], defunct themed lands at the abandoned [[Six Flags New Orleans]] and [[Six Flags New England]] |
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* [[Gotham City (themed area)]], themed lands at various parks around the world |
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== References == |
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* [[Batman: The Ride (S&S Free Spin)|Batman: The Ride]] |
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* [[Superman: Ultimate Flight (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)|Superman: Ultimate Flight]] |
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* [[The Flash: Vertical Velocity (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)|The Flash: Vertical Velocity]] |
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* [[The Joker (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)|The Joker]] |
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* [[The Penguin (ride)|The Penguin]] |
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; Notes |
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=== Six Flags Fiesta Texas === |
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{{Reflist|group=note}} |
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; References |
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* [[Batman: The Ride (S&S Free Spin)|Batman: The Ride]] |
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{{Reflist}} |
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* [[Superman: Krypton Coaster]] |
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* [[Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster]] |
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* DC Super-Villains Swing |
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* The Joker Carnival of Chaos |
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* Screamin' Eagle Zipline |
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=== Six Flags New England === |
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* Catwoman's Whip |
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* [[Gotham City Gauntlet: Escape from Arkham Asylum]] |
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* [[Superman The Ride]] |
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* Cyborg: Hyper Drive |
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* Supergirl Sky Flyer |
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=== Six Flags Great America === |
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* Aquaman Splashdown |
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* [[Batman: The Ride]] |
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* [[The Joker (S&S Worldwide)|The Joker]] |
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* [[The Flash: Vertical Velocity (Six Flags Great America)|The Flash: Vertical Velocity]] |
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* DC Super-Villains Swing |
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== Reception == |
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Six Flags Great America's version of DC Universe was given a D- rating by John Gregory of the ''Theme Park Tribune''. Gregory criticized that "very little of DC Universe is actually new," stating how the park "dishonestly" sold "new paint and signs" and had called it "insulting" and a "deceptive marketing ploy" by the park.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gregory |first=John |date=2022-06-07 |title=REVIEW: Six Flags Great America insults guests with 'new' DC Universe - Theme Park Tribune, theme park news |url=https://www.themeparktribune.com/review-six-flags-great-america-insults-guests-with-new-dc-universe/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Theme Park Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> John of ''Coaster101'' praised the area, calling it a "huge upgrade and improvement over an area of the park," and had "appreciated" the park kept most of the original buildings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=John |date=2022-07-05 |title=Inside the New DC Universe at Six Flags Great America |url=https://www.coaster101.com/2022/07/05/inside-the-new-dc-universe-at-six-flags-great-america/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Coaster101 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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{{Six Flags Magic Mountain}} |
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{{Six Flags Fiesta Texas}} |
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[[Category:Six Flags Discovery Kingdom]] |
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_entrance_archway.jpg) The entrance portal to DC Universe, seen at Six Flags Magic Mountain | |
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DC Universe (stylized DC UNIVERSE) is a DC Comics themed area at several Six Flags amusement parks. First opening at Six Flags Magic Mountain in 2011, the themed area has since expanded into multiple Six Flags amusement parks in North America. Although the layout and attractions are not identical and vary at each park, they all thematically connect with each other.
Shared attractions located within the themed area include Batman: The Ride, an inverted roller coaster at Six Flags Great America and Six Flags Magic Mountain and DC Super-Villains Swing, a swing ride at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Six Flags Great America.
History
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A new attraction at Six Flags Magic Mountain was announced on October 20, 2010, when Green Lantern: First Flight was revealed to the public.[1][2] The attraction would be placed within a new themed area replacing Gotham City Backlot, a themed area based on the fictional city Gotham City. The themed area would be a major change from the former Gotham City Backlot, and an editor for Theme Park Tourist noted that it switched themes from "dark and gritty" to a "typical comic-style punch of color."[3]
The next DC Universe wouldn't come until more than half a decade later, in 2018, which would be at Six Flags México. When Wonder Woman Coaster opened, it caused the partial re-theme of the Villa Hollywood area, with the re-theme of two rides within the park, with SkyScreamer becoming Supergirl Sky Flight and Splash becoming Aquaman Splashdown, joining existing DC Comics themed rides Batman: The Ride and Justice League: Battle for Metropolis.[4]
The third DC Universe themed area would come with the introduction of Batman: The Ride was introduced at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.[5][6] With the announcement for Batman: The Ride on August 30, 2018, the themed area was not announced until later the following year, in March 2019.[7] Major changes to the area would include the re-theme of multiple rides and shops, including V2: Vertical Velocity, which, with the theme change, would become The Flash: Vertical Velocity. These changes would fit in with other rides already themed to DC Comics, such as The Joker, Harley Quinn Crazy Coaster and Superman: Ultimate Flight.[8][9]
Another DC Universe themed area also opened in 2019, at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. This area would comprise both the Rockville and Spassburg areas within the park, and is still connected to the remaining parts of those two areas.[10] The area was also introduced on August 30, 2018, and was officially announced along with The Joker Wild Card (later renamed The Joker Carnival of Chaos), a pendulum ride themed to super-villain the Joker.[11][12][13] Other changes to the area would include the re-theme of Whirligig, which would be renamed Crime Wave, but plans never came through and the ride instead became DC Super-Villains Swing.[14] DC Universe being separate from Rockville and Spassburg would be unclear though, as there is no delineation between the areas.[15]
Six Flags New England would announce a Zamperla Endeavour attraction on August 29, 2019, with Supergirl Sky Flyer. The attraction, which is based on the super-hero Supergirl, would be a part of DC Universe, which replaced DC Comics Super Hero Adventures.[16][17] The opening of both the attraction and the themed area was delayed until 2021, due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.[18]
At Six Flags Great America, after multiple teasers about the re-theme about the park's impulse roller coaster,[19][20] Vertical Velocity, The Flash: Vertical Velocity and DC Universe was officially announced to the public on March 24, 2022, overhauling the Yankee Harbor section of the park, an original themed area which opened with the park in 1976.[21] Besides the re-theme of Vertical Velocity, the newly themed area would feature re-themed versions of original rides, including DC Super-Villains Swing and Aquaman Splashdown. These attractions would join already-existing DC Comics themed rides, including Batman: The Ride and The Joker.[22] DC Universe was planned to open on April 15, 2022, but due to supply chain issues and excessive rain, the area opened on April 23, 2022.[23][24][25]
On April 28, 2022, in honor of National Superhero Day, Six Flags Magic Mountain announced their plans to renovate their DC Universe, due to the addition of Wonder Woman Flight of Courage, which was announced on October 21, 2021.[26] The themed area would receive a new entrance portal sign and the re-theme of the flat ride Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth, in which it would become Teen Titans Turbo Spin.[27][28]
Fiesta Texas announced for the 2024 season, the park will expand its DC Universe into more parts of its Spassburg and the kids themed area of Thill Seeker Park. The new expansion of the land will bring in more themed rides and three new attractions.[29]
Locations
[edit]| Location | First Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Six Flags Magic Mountain | 2011 | Replaced the Gotham City Backlot area |
| Six Flags México | 2018 | Replaced parts of Villa Hollywood area |
| Six Flags Discovery Kingdom | 2019 | Replaced parts of the Sky area |
| Six Flags Fiesta Texas | 2019 | Replaced parts of the Spassburg area |
| Six Flags New England | 2021 | Replaced the DC Comics Super Hero Adventures area |
| Six Flags Great America | 2022 | Replaced the Yankee Harbor area |
Attractions
[edit]Flat rides and roller coasters
[edit]Restaurants
[edit]| Restaurant name | Location | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Steelworks Pub[note 2] | Great America | [56] |
| Big Belly Burger | Discovery Kingdom | [57] |
| Captain Cold Ice Cream | Great America | [56] |
| Johnny Rockets | New England, Fiesta Texas | [36][58] |
| Central City Snacks | Great America | [56] |
| Aztek the Ultimate Nachos | Fiesta Texas | [58] |
| Gotham City Snacks | Discovery Kingdom, Great America | [56][57] |
| Dippin' Dots booths | Great America | [56] |
Shops
[edit]| Shop name | Locations | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Justice League: Battle for Metropolis Shop | México (part of Villa Hollywood) | [59] |
| DC Super Heroes Store | New England | [36] |
| Comics Shop | México (part of Villa Hollywood) | [59] |
| DC Universe Store | Magic Mountain, Great America | [60][61] |
| Daily Planet Gifts | Discovery Kingdom | [62] |
| The Daily Planet Gift Shop | New England | [36] |
| Daily Planet Newsstand & Gifts | Fiesta Texas | [58] |
See also
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Media related to DC Universe at Wikimedia Commons- DC Comics Super Hero Adventures, defunct themed lands at the abandoned Six Flags New Orleans and Six Flags New England
- Gotham City (themed area), themed lands at various parks around the world
References
[edit]- Notes
- ^ Locations will only include attractions located within DC Universe, and will not include other locations if the same attraction is located at a different park under a different themed area.
- ^ The same restaurant can be found at Six Flags America as well, but the restaurant is not located in a DC Universe area, and is instead located in a Gotham City area.[55]
- References
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- ^ Olvera, Verónica (July 19, 2018). "VIDEO: Así es el Verano de Superhéroes de Six Flags México". TCZ - The Coaster Zone (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ John (August 30, 2018). "Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Announces Batman 4D Coaster". Coaster101. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "Discovery Kingdom set to unveil new Batman thrill ride in 2019". The Mercury News. August 30, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ Tuttle, Brittani (April 4, 2019). "DC Universe area coming to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom". Attractions Magazine. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
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- ^ Wooley, Eric (April 5, 2019). "Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Re-theming V2 and Adding DC Universe Area". Coaster101. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "DC Universe | Six Flags Fiesta Texas". SFFT Source. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
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- ^ Patton, Mary Claire (August 30, 2018). "Joker Wild Card: Tallest pendulum ride in world coming to Six Flags Fiesta Texas". KSAT. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ a b "The Joker Carnival of Chaos | Six Flags Fiesta Texas". SFFT Source. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "The Joker Wild Card & Whirligig (Update 2), Shopping Changes — Construction Updates | Six Flags Fiesta Texas". SFFT Source. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "A Texas Two-Step Trip Report: Six Flags Fiesta Texas". Theme Park Insider. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "NEW Thrill Ride Coming in 2020 to Six Flags New England". Macaroni KID Westfield-Southwick. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "Six Flags New England to add Supergirl Sky Flyer attraction to DC Universe". Hartford Courant. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ McGrath, Cassie (June 11, 2021). "Check out Six Flags New England's first ride named after a female superhero". masslive. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "Vertical Velocity At Six Flags Great America Is Now Closed, But Something Looks Set for 2022". Theme Park Tourist. September 13, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ Gregory, John (January 1, 2022). "Six Flags Great America's Vertical Velocity sports new Flash-inspired paint job - Theme Park Tribune, theme park news". Theme Park Tribune. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "DC Universe coming to Six Flags Great America". WGN-TV. March 24, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ Erdenekhuyag, Enji. "Six Flags Great America to Open This Weekend, But Debut of DC Universe Rides Delayed". NBC Chicago. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ Banowetz, Jeff (May 26, 2022). "Six Flags Great America embraces the DC Universe; 'Superheroes are what get people excited right now'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
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- ^ a b c d King, Cody (August 27, 2023). "Three new attractions coming to Six Flags Fiesta Texas next summer". KSAT-TV (in Spanish). Retrieved August 30, 2023.
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- ^ Marden, Duane. "Superman Ultimate Flight (Six Flags Ultimate Flight)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
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- ^ "DC Area Restaurants & Dining". Six Flags. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
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