We now know what will become of Six Flags America’s Apocalypse standup coaster. The B&M coaster will be reborn in 2019 as “Firebird Coaster” with a new look and new floorless trains. Six Flags America announced earlier this month that...
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Six Flags America to Close Apocalypse Stand-Up Coaster
Six Flags America today announced that Apocalypse, the park’s stand-up roller coaster, will close in September of 2018. The somewhat unexpected announcement comes only six years after Apocalypse: “The Last Stand” roller coaster opened at Six Flags America. The 100-foot-tall...
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“You’re going where…? Why?” was the standard response I received from many when I told them my plans to take a day trip to Six Flags America while in Washington DC for a conference. “But there’s Kings Dominion and Busch...
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Six Flags America held a preview event for season passholders to test out the newly-relocated Apocalypse standup coaster and Tyler Hopkins was on hand to bring us back some great photos of the rejuvenated coaster. The ride’s orange, black and...
Continue reading...Apocalypse Vertical Construction Begins
The following photo of Apocalypse’s first in-place track piece was posted to Six Flags America’s Facebook: “Anyone spend time outside on this beautiful Tuesday? We did – to put in the first piece of APOCALYPSE track!” I can’t wait to...
Continue reading...Apocalypse New Train Paint & Track Onsite
The trains of Apocalypse: The Last Stand at Six Flags America (formerly known as Iron Wolf at Six Flags Great America) have been repainted and are looking quite spiffy. Six Flags America posted the below photo on their Facebook page:...
Continue reading...Six Flags relocating 2 coasters for 2012
Six Flags America and Six Flags New England will both open relocated coasters from other Six Flags properties in 2012. Six Flags America will receive Apocalypse, formerly known as Iron Wolf at Six Flags Great America. “The end is near...
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