Sunday, March 27, 2022

New DC Universe Themed Area Opening at Six Flags Great America in 2022


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Six Flags Great America has announced the addition of a brand new themed area in 2022, named DC Universe.  The "reimagined" section of the theme park (formerly Yankee Harbor) is set to open with the park on April 15th.  Six Flags is working in partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment to create the new land, which will feature many of the DC Universe's most popular characters.


DC Universe will feature three rethemed existing attractions at the park.  These include The Flash: Vertical Velocity, which has receive a bright new red and yellow paint job, Aquaman Splashdown, the park's classic flume ride, and the DC Super-Villains Swing, the park's wave swinger style flat ride.

 

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The rethemed attractions join the area's existing DC themed rides, such as Batman The Ride, a B&M inverted coaster, and The Joker, a S&S Free Fly roller coaster.


“Six Flags Great America prides itself on bringing guests new, innovative and thrilling experiences each season,” said Park President John Krajnak. “DC Universe is the largest and most exciting park enhancement in recent memory.  This newly branded area brings together some of DC’s most iconic Super Heroes and Super-Villains for an exhilarating and immersive experience.”

 

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Rethemed rides and attractions aren't the only exciting additions coming to the new DC Universe area.  It will also feature new dining and shopping outlets, broad open midways, additional patio space for guest enjoyment and photo op installations with DC characters.


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The all new Steelworks Pub, Gotham City Snacks, Central City Snacks and Captain Cold Ice Cream will be in the area and offer mobile ordering from the Six Flags app.  There will be an all new beer garden and patio as part of the Steelworks Pub, and great enhancement.  New food items offered in the area include Dole Whip, Oreo Funnel Cake Sundaes and Buffalo Chicken Mac 'n Cheese.


Six Flags Great America will start its new season on April 15th, 2022.  For more information and additional concept art, check out the park's official website.


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