Six Flags Great America announced the addition of DC UNIVERSE in 2022. The theme park known as the “Thrill Capital of the Midwest” partnered with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment and DC. The newly themed section of the park will allow guests to “immerse themselves in a DC comic book-inspired world.”
Returning park favorites include BATMAN The Ride and THE JOKER Free-Fly Coaster. In addition, three reimagined attractions will include:
- THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity, a high-speed launch coaster
- AQUAMAN Splashdown, a winding flume ride with a watery plunge
- DC Super-Villains Swing, an exhilarating spinning attraction twirling guests in a 360-degree orbit
We see that the Vertical Velocity, for example, added the Flash branding with the character’s red and gold paint scheme. Furthermore, these moves confirmed the speculation, such as in this YouTube video from February 2022.
WGN’s Roller Coaster Bureau Chief, Marcus Leshock, shared additional renderings from Six Flags this morning.
“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.”
Six Flags Great America Park President John Krajnak
The new area will be located in the former Yankee Harbor section of the park. They promise photo op installations with DC characters. To be clear, one of those stations is visible in the renderings provided to WGN. For example, we see a gathering of DC Super Villains outside the gates of the ride. Most importantly Harley Quinn, The Riddler and others are present.
Food & Drink
New DC UNIVERSE eateries will includes the Steelworks Pub, Gotham City Snacks, Central City Snacks and Captain Cold Ice Cream. Of course, these are all named after DC locations or characters. Above all, the Steelworks Pub will feature a new beer garden and patio.
Finally, DC UNIVERSE at Six Flags Great America will debut to guests Friday, April 15.
