Superman: Ultimate Flight Press Release

The World’s Greatest Super Hero Will Take To The Skies At Six Flags Great Adventure In 2003

State-Of-The-Art Flying Coaster, SUPERMAN – ULTIMATE FLIGHT, To Be The Only One Of Its Kind In The Northeast

Park Launches ‘Search For Heroes’ Essay Contest With Celebrity Panel Of Judges

JACKSON, NJ -- (INTERNET WIRE) -- 10/23/2002 -- Preparing for its 29th season of delivering record-breaking thrills, Six Flags (NYSE: PKS) Great Adventure today announces a next-generation roller coaster of epic proportions, SUPERMAN-ULTIMATE FLIGHT, launching in the spring of 2003. Based on the DC Comics Super Hero SUPERMAN, the World’s Greatest Super Hero and a timeless American icon, SUPERMAN–ULTIMATE FLIGHT will be the only coaster of its kind in the Northeast.

SUPERMAN-ULTIMATE FLIGHT’s strong stature and phenomenal airborne experience promise mere mortals the opportunity to soar like super heroes and fly freely like never before.

“The name Superman evokes images of breathtaking, airborne adventure,” said Tim Black, Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor general manager. “Superman -Ultimate Flight combines the world’s best high-tech ride elements with an exclusive, high-flying twist making it the most unique roller coaster to hit this region.”

The adventure begins as passengers board the sleek, 28-seat train sitting four abreast. As the train exits the station, passengers tilt face-first into flying position suspended from the track above. The anticipation builds as passengers, secured by specially designed over-the-shoulder harnesses and lap bars, climb the 115-foot lift hill with nothing but a bird’s eye view below. Upon take-off, the ride enters a series of sharp dives, highly banked curves and spirals uniquely designed to enhance the flying experience.

The signature feature of SUPERMAN-ULTIMATE FLIGHT comes as riders sail through a 78-foot, pretzel-shaped inverted loop, climbing to the top of the large looping figure, and diving into a curve which brings them amazingly close to the ground, amplifying the sensational feeling of flying.

Rounding out the flight is a surprising 360-degree, in-line roll just before the train enters the station, turning average thrill-seekers into high-flying super heroes.

“As the theme park with the most rides on the planet, we are thrilled to offer the greatest jaw-dropping, heart-pounding experience of 2003,” Black said.

“Six Flags Great Adventure’s awesome collection of coasters easily contains the largest group of cutting-edge thrillers of any park, anywhere,” said life-long coaster enthusiast and historian Steve Urbanowicz, author of The Roller Coaster Lover's Companion. “In 2003, those ready to take flight will be amazed at the comfort and ease by which they are lifted to the sky and made to soar. Superman – Ultimate Flight is the only way to fly!”

Park launches ‘Search for Heroes’ essay contest, celebrity panel of judges to determine grand prize winner

To commemorate the opening SUPERMAN-ULTIMATE FLIGHT, the park today launches a “Search for Heroes” essay contest and to shine a light on the people who have dramatically impacted the lives of those around them.

People everywhere are invited to craft a 500-word essay about their personal “hero.” One grand prize-winner will be selected by a celebrity panel of judges from among ten finalist essays. Fifteen “honorable mention” prizes will be given. All 25 winners will be among the first guests to ride the new SUPERMAN-ULTIMATE FLIGHT flying roller coaster in the spring of 2003.

“We’re looking for everyday people doing extraordinary things,” said Mick Foley, a two-time New York Times best-selling author, former World Wrestling Entertainment superstar and member of the “Search for Heroes” judging panel. “This contest is a tribute to great men, women and children whose work often goes unrecognized.”

Foley will be joined by philanthropist and NFL Super Bowl XXV Most Valuable Player Otis (OJ) Anderson, actress and philanthropist Holly Robinson Peete, award-winning vocal group LMNT, NBA All-Star Nominee and member of the Minnesota Timberwolves Wally Szczerbiak, WB-11 New York Morning News Features Reporter Larry Hoff, and News Anchor on Philadelphia’s KYW TV-3 Pat Ciarrocchi.

All contest entries must be typed in English, and no longer than 500 words. Entries must include the writer’s name, age, address, phone and E-mail address if available. The contest is free to enter, and limited to one entry per person. Essays must be submitted to:

“Search for Heroes” Essay Contest
Six Flags Great Adventure
P.O. Box 120
Jackson, NJ 08527

The entry deadline is January 23, 2003. Winners will be announced in the spring of 2003. For more park and essay contest prize information and list of rules, visit Six Flags Great Adventure on the Web at sixflags.com or call 732/928–1821.

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