Six Flags teams up with Samsung to blend real roller coaster rides with virtual reality.
Some of Six Flags' popular coasters will be equipped to allow riders wearing Samsung Gear VR headsets and then riding the coaster as usual. But instead of seeing a real life view, riders will experience 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 a realistic 360 degree ride inside the headset.
There are two versions of the ride planned – New Revolution Virtual Reality Coasters and SUPERMAN Virtual Reality Coasters.
Here is where you can find the new Revolution rides:
Shock Wave at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, opening March 10 to Season Pass Holders as a special sneak preview;
Dare Devil Dive at Six Flags Over Georgia outside of Atlanta, opening March 12 to Season Pass Holders as a special sneak preview;
The New Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain near Los Angeles, opening March 26 to Season Pass Holders as a special sneak preview;
Ninja at Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka;
Steamin’ Demon at The Great Escape in Lake George, New York and
Goliath at La Ronde in Montreal.
Here is where you can find the new SUPERMAN rides:
SUPERMAN Krypton Coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio;
SUPERMAN The Ride at Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts; and
SUPERMAN Ride of Steel at Six Flags America in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
