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[Tyler M]

According to SFDK's homepage, it says on the tab down on the front page "Can your keep a secret?" I'm assuming they just misspelled "your" and meant "you" unless it's a hint. The announcement comes September 1st and it says "over the top, upside-down, screaming excitement." Could it be a zacspin? I'm not very familiar with the park so correct me if an attraction has been confirmed for it elsewhere.

[MontagnaMagica]

It's fixed. Now it says "Can you keep a secret?". From their description, a ZacSpin is a very good guess. I'm looking forward to September for the announcement.

[Tyler M]

SFDK needs a coaster in my opinion. With the fact that they are in a busy state, it wouldn't hurt them at all to add a new coaster. A ZacSpin is a perfect fit for the park especially since the town doesn't like too tall of things.

[Tori Finlay]

I don't think it'll be a Zacspin - that would take away from Magic Mountain. I know it's not that close, but it's close enough that I doubt they'll do it.
Then again, both KI and CP got Windseekers, so maybe being close doesn't matter to companies anymore?

[Daniel Westfall]

Since when does SF care about close? They are putting two Boomerang-model coasters right across the path from each other (at SFNE). You don't get much closer than that.

[Ryan Shrout]

I'd be ok with SFDK getting a Zacspin. I feel one would fit that park rather well. On the other hand though, I would love to see them get a ride that's truly unique. SFDK is like clone city right now.

[sethdawg17]

I have to agree with everyone else, I think that a Zacspin would fit the park well. If not a Zacspin maybe a Gerstlauer dive coaster like DDD.

[Tyler M]

I would rather want a Gerstlauer EF like DDD. I know they aren't thrilling but I think the park needs some room taken up with a full coaster not a compact one like a ZacSpin. I'm leaning towards ZacSpin though but a EF is definitely a possibility!

[Ryan Shrout]

So I just looked and Medusa is the only original track in the whole park. IMO they NEED a custom ride.

[Vater]

V2 is custom...wasn't originally, but now it is.

[LeoRoy1902]

To be fair, Daniel, SFNE is most likely going to remove the old boomerang.

Call me out-of-the-loop, but Discovery Kingdom seems to have been dead for a while. It could use anything, at this point.

[Vater]

To be fair, Daniel, SFNE is most likely going to remove the old boomerang

Based on what?

[Tori Finlay]

To be fair, Daniel, SFNE is most likely going to remove the old boomerang

Based on what?

Yeah, seconded. I was under the impression they were going to have both boomerangs, regardless.

[drachenfirebgw]

SFDK is getting a nutty, insane looking roller coaster from Mauer-Sohne themed around Superman obviously. A skyloop (that isn't really a skyloop) mixed with a custom X-Car coaster featuring the non-inverting loop, though it could be Premier Rides, but I'm guessing it's Mauer-Sohne. Stunning and very unique. This is probably the biggest surprised of theme all.

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[Tyler M]

Definitely interesting looking! I'm happy they are getting something special and for that matter BIG. Really cool looking coaster.

[drachenfirebgw]

Superman Ultimate Flight is the name, and from what I've gathered I believe it is a Mauer-Sohne.

[Tyler M]

Mauer-Sohne seems likely but it may be Premier. Very unique design. Any idea how high this might be?

[drachenfirebgw]

I've seen 150 feet a few different places now and it approximately matches up with about how high Mauer usually goes so I say 150 feet.

[The BeastFan]

I'm definitely seeing Premier stock similar to Sky Rocket in one of the videos, so I'm guessing this is Premier. This is probably one of the most unique coasters coming out next year by far. That crawl at the top is going to be ridiculously fun. I also like the impulse nature of the ride program, whereas it has backwards and forwards launches.

[CoasterBGW]

Yes, it is Premier.

SUPERMAN Ultimate Flight is being manufactured for Six Flags Six Flags Discovery Kingdom by Premier Rides.

[sethdawg17]

Really exciting to see such a unique ride. Six Flags is pulling everything out of the hat this year!

[Tyler M]

I'm really glad Six Flags took it up a notch this season with all their parks. I find it a little strange they didn't do something better with the name maybe making it more unique but a cool coaster none the less! Premier usually has smooth but wild track.

[Coasterholic14]

I must say, this looks like quite a ride. It shares some similarities with a number of different rides, like the Maurer Sohne SkyLoops, but is pretty unique overall. I will say it is a bit disappointing they couldn't find a different name, or at least give it a different ending than "Ultimate Flight" to distinguish it from the B&M Flyers (like SF has done with other Superman coasters). But the coaster itself looks quite interesting. Anybody else notice the ride is pretty much brought to a stop before the barrel roll? That should provide some excellent hang-time. It also slows before it's second vertical spike, which should build some nice anticipation as the train slowly rolls over the edge. Very nice addition overall.

I think the only real concern may be capacity here. One train, seats 12? The ride is relatively short, but it still has the "build-up" of launches which will lengthen the ride time and slow it down some. We'll see though, I don't know how croded the park is, and Medusa and Roar are nearby to eat up lines pretty well.

[Ryan Shrout]

This is definitely the big surprise from Six Flags this season. I don't think any of us saw this ride coming, not to mention the track looks like something a NL newb would make (only smoother). It looks like a really thrilling concept and tons of fun, but I am concerned a bit about capacity on this one. Still, great to see Premier .... and Six Flags .... going out of the box with this one.

[TexasCyclone]

I must say, this looks like quite a ride. It shares some similarities with a number of different rides, like the Maurer Sohne SkyLoops, but is pretty unique overall. I will say it is a bit disappointing they couldn't find a different name, or at least give it a different ending than "Ultimate Flight" to distinguish it from the B&M Flyers (like SF has done with other Superman coasters). But the coaster itself looks quite interesting. Anybody else notice the ride is pretty much brought to a stop before the barrel roll? That should provide some excellent hang-time. It also slows before it's second vertical spike, which should build some nice anticipation as the train slowly rolls over the edge. Very nice addition overall.

I think the only real concern may be capacity here. One train, seats 12? The ride is relatively short, but it still has the "build-up" of launches which will lengthen the ride time and slow it down some. We'll see though, I don't know how croded the park is, and Medusa and Roar are nearby to eat up lines pretty well.

You made a lot of points that I was thinking about too.

I'm not really fan of the name or the theme. this will be the only superhero roller coaster in an entire park themed to animals/creatures. I would have preferred that Six Flags would have come up with something more creative like a beast/monster theme or sea serpent type theme. Also like you mentioned, if they were really set on using a superman name, they could have at least made a different ending.

Also I'm concerned about capacity. Pretty long ride cycle to only have 12 riders per train. You did mention that Roar is nearby to eat up lines, along with V2. Medusa is actually on the other side of the park so that won't help.

Those are my only complaints though, the ride itself is visually stunning and just looks flat-out insane