DC Universe Coming To Six Flags Great America

GURNEE, IL — Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is rebranding its Yankee Harbor, with the hopes of immersing its guests in a "DC Comic book-inspired world." DC Universe is set to open at Six Flags on April 15.

Park roller coaster favorites, Batman The Ride and The Joker Free-Fly Coaster, will be found in the newly themed portion of the park, which formerly housed Yankee Harbor. The area of the park will also have three reimagined attractions: The Flash: Vertical Velocity, which is a high-speed launch coaster; Aquaman Splashdown, a winding flume ride with a water plunge; and DC Super-Villains Swing, which is a spinning attraction that twirl riders in a 360-degree orbit.

The area is meant to allow guests to "immerse themselves inside a DC comic book-inspired world," according to a statement from park officials who announced the addition this past week.

“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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