Six Flags Fiesta Texas is proud to announce the unveiling of the world’s first Superman-themed Virtual Reality Roller Coaster. In addition to experiencing the six inversions and 70 mile-per-hour twists and turns on SUPERMAN Krypton Coaster, riders will now have the option of being fully immersed in a 360-degree virtual reality adventure. Wearing VR headsets, riders will dive into Metropolis alongside SUPERMAN himself. The innovation includes the debut of ground-breaking experiences coming to nine Six Flags parks—North America’s first Virtual Reality (VR) Roller Coasters, using VR headsets.
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Superman Krypton Virtual Reality Coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas combines the virtual reality world of Superman battling for control of Metropolis with all the thrills of a Six Flags coaster. After donning a VR headset, the VR storyline is perfectly synchronized to all the physical movements of the coaster. (Photo: Business Wire)
On the SUPERMAN KRYPTON Virtual Reality Coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, once riders take their seats and fasten the headsets, they will be submerged in the 360-degree comic-book world of Metropolis. Guests will be taken on a leisurely (or so they think) tour of the city of Metropolis, courtesy of Metropolis Sky Tours. Just after departing the station, riders encounter Lex Luthor who uses an anti-gravity gun along with his army of Lexbots to create chaos throughout the city with cars, taxis and buses floating in mid-air around the riders’ vehicle. As the action-packed journey continues, SUPERMAN uses heat vision to destroy the anti-gravity gun, causing all objects to suddenly fall, including the train as it takes the first giant drop of the roller coaster. Riders then soar alongside SUPERMAN as he battles the evil Lexbots through hairpin twists and turns, loops, dips and dives before ultimately defeating Lex and the Lexbots, and returning safely back into the station. This amazing adventure will also debut on Superman-branded coasters at Six Flags New England and Six Flags America.
Six Flags is taking its signature brand of thrills to the next level and beyond in fully immersive, virtual riding experiences using VR headsets. Some of Six Flags’ most popular coasters will be equipped to allow riders wearing VR headsets to feel the heart-pumping adrenaline of steep drops, inverted loops and powerful twists and turns as gyros, accelerometers and proximity sensors synchronize all of the action in an incredibly realistic 360-degree virtual reality world. Welcome to the future…This Changes Everything!
“The remarkable technology is a definite game-changer for theme park rides and represents everything our brand stands for—delivering the most thrilling and innovative rides and attractions in the world,” said Tom Iven, Senior Vice President of Park Operations for Six Flags. “We are excited and proud to offer millions of guests something they have never encountered before—their first-ever virtual experience on a roller coaster. It is going to blow their minds!”
For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/virtualrealitycoasters
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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company with $1.3 billion in revenue and 18 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 55 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.
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