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    Jun 7, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Bird? Plane? It's Superman coaster at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

    A first-of-its-kind vertical roller coaster debuting June 30 at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will take riders through a pair of twists, a towering heart-line roll and a non-inverting loop.
    Los Angeles Times staff writer
    A first-of-its-kind vertical roller coaster debuting June 30 at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will take riders through a pair of twists, a towering heart-line roll and a non-inverting loop. Dubbed Superman Ultimate Flight, the custom Premier Rides launched...

    Tags: Six Flags New England, Superman (fictional character), Universal Studios Orlando, Amusement and Theme Parks, Six Flags Over Georgia

    2. Sep 1, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Six Flags unveils new attractions for every park in 2012

    Six Flags unveiled its 2012 lineup of new roller coasters, thrill rides, water slides and live shows at the amusement park chain's 12 North American locations.
    Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
    Six Flags unveiled its 2012 lineup of new roller coasters, thrill rides, water slides and live shows at the amusement park chain's 12 North American locations. > Photos: New attractions coming to Six Flags parks in 2012 New Six Flags President and Chief...

    Tags: New York, Superman (fictional character), Mexico, Amusement and Theme Parks, Entertainment

    3. May 10, 2012 |Story| WGNTV-LTV

  3. X-Flight: New B&M "Wing Coaster" Debuts At Six Flags Great America

    It's the first major roller coaster to hit the park in nine years, and it's something most have never done before.
    WGN Feature Reporter
    It's the first major roller coaster to hit the park in nine years, and it's something most have never done before. B&M, the design company behind 86 of the world's premiere roller coasters, is back with another creation at Great America. X-Flight is...

    Tags: Gurnee, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance

    4. May 10, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Six Flags opens X Flight wing coaster

    Dozens of faceless riders got to experience the new X Flight thrill ride at Six Flags Great America before it will debut to the public next week, with only the sounds of sloshing water heard amid the quiet roar of this unusual "wing coaster."
    Dozens of faceless riders got to experience the new X Flight thrill ride at Six Flags Great America before it will debut to the public next week, with only the sounds of sloshing water heard amid the quiet roar of this unusual "wing coaster." The...

    Tags: Theme Park Vacations, Bankruptcy, Superman (fictional character), Employees, Amusement and Theme Parks

    5. Sep 12, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Wild Eagle winged coaster to debut at Dollywood in 2012

    The $20-million <a title="Roller Coaster Database: Wild Eagle" href="http://www.rcdb.com/10148.htm">Wild Eagle</a> at <a title="Screamscape: Dollywood" href="http://www.screamscape.com/html/dollywood.htm">Dollywood</a> in Tennessee is on track to be the first winged coaster in the U.S. when it opens in March 2012.
    Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
    The $20-million Wild Eagle at Dollywood in Tennessee is on track to be the first winged coaster in the U.S. when it opens in March 2012. > Photos: Wild Eagle winged coaster at Dollywood With riders sitting on either side of the track in a winged...

    Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Italy

    6. Apr 11, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. X-Flight wing coaster premieres at Six Flags Great America in May

    The X-Flight coaster coming in May to Six Flags Great America will take riders seated in a winged formation through a near-miss keyhole fly-through that serves as the new ride's signature element.
    Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
    The X-Flight coaster coming in May to Six Flags Great America will take riders seated in a winged formation through a near-miss keyhole fly-through that serves as the new ride's signature element. PHOTOS: X-Flight wing coaster at Six Flags Great America...

    Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Six Flags Inc., Washington, DC

    7. Feb 7, 2012 |Story| WGNTV-LTV

  7. Six Flags to hire over 3,000 seasonal employees

    Six Flags Great America in Gurnee plans to hire 3,200 seasonal positions for the 2012 season.
    Six Flags Great America in Gurnee plans to hire 3,200 seasonal positions for the 2012 season. Employment opportunities vary from entry-level to paid internships to management-level, and can last up to eight months. Candidates can apply for positions...

    Tags: Employment Opportunities, Amusement and Theme Parks, Six Flags Inc.

    8. Mar 12, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  8. After subsidizing new Macy’s store, Gurnee expects a balanced budget

    TribLocal - Gurnee ยป News
    With the exception of a $7.9 million payout to subsidize construction of a new Macy’s store at Gurnee Mills, Gurnee officials anticipate a balanced budget …...
    9. Sep 1, 2011 |Story| WGNTV-LTV

  9. VIDEO: State-of-the-art "wing coaster" X-Flight coming to Six Flags Great America in 2012

    2012 can't come soon enough for Chicagoland rollercoaster enthusiasts!
    WGN Feature Reporter
    2012 can't come soon enough for Chicagoland rollercoaster enthusiasts! Six Flags Great America made a major announcement this morning. They will be building the first "wing coaster" in the U.S. From the press release.... "X-Flight will take riders on...

    Tags: Superman (fictional character), Amusement and Theme Parks, Six Flags Inc.

    10. Jul 12, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Six Flags Great America reopening after storm

    Power has been restored to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, and the theme park will open on time at 10 a.m. today, a representative said. Monday's storms had knocked out power to the park, closing it for the day Read more at TribLocal

    Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks

    11. Sep 1, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. New rollercoaster for Six Flags in 2012

    Six Flags Great America will open a new rollercoaster for its 2012 season, park officials said this morning.
    Tribune reporter
    Six Flags Great America will open a new rollercoaster for its 2012 season, park officials said this morning. The new wing-style rollercoaster, X-Flight, will feature suspended seats, a 12-story initial plunge, 3,000 feet of drops, and five inversions,...

    Tags: Labor Day, Facebook, Superman (fictional character), Amusement and Theme Parks, Six Flags Inc.

    12. Sep 1, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Six Flags America to launch 'Apocalypse' in 2012

    Six Flags America is envisioning 2012 as the end of the world and wants visitors to take that last ride aboard a new roller coaster.
    Six Flags America is envisioning 2012 as the end of the world and wants visitors to take that last ride aboard a new roller coaster. The Apocalypse, a thrilling coaster that will drop riders 90 feet, is set to open at the Maryland theme park on May 25....

    Tags: Superman (fictional character), Tourism and Leisure, New Products, The Apocolypse, St. Louis

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