Superman: Ultimate Flight — Attraction in Gurnee

Superman: Ultimate Flight at Six Flags Great America definitely deserves a 5-star rating! This coaster offers a truly unique experience with its flying position, making you feel like you’re soaring through the sky just like Superman. The pretzel loop is an absolute highlight, giving you a thrilling mix of intense G-forces and smooth inversions. The whole ride is incredibly smooth and exhilarating, offering a perfect blend of speed and sensation of flight. The theming adds to the excitement, making you feel like a true superhero. It’s a standout attraction and a must-ride for anyone seeking an unforgettable...

Superman’s unique seating style is nothing to cause anxiety. It becomes extremely comfortable while the ride is in motion and urges you to pump your fist out to emulate the coaster’s namesake. Make sure to “Secure all belongings, especially hats and glasses!” My favorite memory of the ride had my best friends phone slip from his pocket. I can still see him franticly grasping at the air, his hands missing it with each swipe. His arms outreached in vain as it plummeted to the ground. We laughed for the next hour. (Security was able to retrieve it. Only damage was the battery...

I’ve ridden all of the B&M coasters at Great America (as of 7/24/2025) and this is the 4th best B&M behind Batman, Wrath of Rakshasa, and Raging Bull. This ride has a very slow dispatch because of how long it takes to check restraints and chassis up into the flying position. I know these trains cost $1M+ but 1 train operations just make the wait longer. It is also at the front of the park so everyone flocks to it when they enter the park.

The ride itself is great and has some good positives on the pretzel loop and the rest is peer fun flying through the trees for a good 45...