Six Flags and Samsung Collaborate on Virtual Reality Roller Coasters
Introduction
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. have collaborated on a new and innovative twist of virtual reality roller coasters, which is set to debut at Six Flags parks. This world-first immersive ride experience only Six Flags can deliver.
What is the New Revolution Galactic Attack?
The New Revolution Galactic Attack is a theme park ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Six Flags and Samsung worked together to put VR onto 12 roller coasters in North America in 2016, and now they have successfully launched the world’s first mixed reality experience on a virtual reality roller coaster. It offers riders a thrilling, fully immersive ride of their lives as they battle to save the planet from an impending alien drone invasion.
Features of the New Revolution Galactic Attack
The New Revolution Galactic Attack offers riders an extraordinary virtual experience. The ride features:
Virtual Reality Coaster
When boarded, riders see a view of their surroundings through the “real” world, including people seated next to them via the device’s camera functionality.
Mixed Reality Experience
A heads-up display overlay on the view of the park shows data like current status of weaponry, time codes, fuel cells, and a countdown clock.
Virtual Reality Environment
As they drop at high speeds, the experience changes to a fully immersive, virtual reality environment, and a fighter spaceship cockpit envelops the riders into a tunnel of light.
Gaming Experience
After dodging drones and artillery fire, riders are brought into one of three drone bays, each of which offers a different gaming style and three different endings.
Off The Ride
To commemorate the opening weekend of The New Revolution Galactic Attack, both parks hosted a food drive. Guests who took part were given an exclusive opportunity to ride the VR experience before it opened to the public. Other parks like Six Flags Magic Mountain host other roller coasters that include VR as well.
Conclusion
Without a doubt, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom have come a long way in bringing virtual reality into the mainstream. It has brought forth an innovative way of mixing technology and adventure, setting new trends in the amusement park industry. Six Flags and Samsung remind us that virtual reality is continuously advancing and is a force to be reckoned with.
FAQs
1. Which parks have mixed reality roller coasters?
Six Flags Magic Mountain and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom both offer The New Revolution Galactic Attack mixed reality roller coaster.
2. When did the ride debut?
The ride debuted in February 2017.
3. Can guests cancel their reservation?
Yes, a guest can cancel their reservation without any penalty before 8:00 a.m. (local time) on the same day of their scheduled visit.
4. What is the difference between the Diamond Pass and other passes?
The Diamond Pass offers exclusive perks and access to all Six Flags parks. It’s the best experience Six Flags has to offer.
5. Is the reservation system always enabled?
No, the reservation system will only be active when specific park reopening dates are confirmed, and patrons can make reservations for specific visit dates at sixflags.com/reserve.
