originally posted on 7/15/2022
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Wonder Woman Flight of Courage is in a league of its own as the world’s tallest and longest single-rail coaster and the only ride of its kind in Southern California. Riders sit straddling the track in a single file row as they climb 13 stories into the air, dive down an 87-degree first drop and fly through three inversions, including a zero gravity roll and 180-degree stall, all while hitting speeds up to 58 mph. Flight of Courage doesn't stop there! It's packed with fun surprises like a high-speed turnaround, overbanked cutback and airtime hills that will make riders feel like as if they're soaring through the sky in Wonder Woman's invisible plane.
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Built by Rocky Mountain Construction, Wonder Woman Flight of Courage is located in the revamped DC Universe, which also includes Batman The Ride and Teen Titans Turbo Spin. Visitors to DC Universe can visit the Batmobile and Gotham City Park along with The Embassy of Themyscira, which serves as the entrance to Flight of Courage. Before approaching modern-day lockers and a set of stairs that leads up to the loading area for the Amazonian superhero's roller coaster, riders learn about Greek Gods and gaze upon weapons Wonder Woman may have used for training. The ride vehicles slowly move through the station while brave riders, 48 inches and taller, board the trains and anticipation builds for a trip through the coaster's twisted lasso of track.
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American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) members, who have had the opportunity to ride, commented on how smooth and comfortable the coaster is and that it is thrilling and fun but not too intense. Repeat rides were enjoyed by many with hands in the air and big smiles seen on riders' faces as they whizzed through numerous airtime moments and inversions. Wonder Woman Flight of Courage is a welcome addition to Six Flags Magic Mountain's lineup of 20 roller coasters! This impressive number means that Six Flags Magic Mountain continues to hold the record for more coasters than any other park on the planet. Wonder Woman stands out as being a unique addition that is simply wonderful.
— Doug Perry, ACE Pacific Southwest Assistant Regional Representative
American Coaster Enthusiasts is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion, appreciation and safe enjoyment of roller coasters. With 6,000 members worldwide, ACE is the largest and longest-running enthusiast organization in the world. Members of ACE receive exclusive park benefits, newsletters, magazines and the opportunity to attend national, local and even international tours at parks. You can enjoy the benefits of members today! Join at join.aceonline.org.
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