Uploaded August 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
UPPER MARLBORO, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Six Flags America, DC’s Thrill Capital, today announced FIREBIRD, the only floorless roller coaster in Maryland, will open in spring 2019. This all-new coaster experience will take thrill-seekers through incredible twists, drops and inversions, all while seated in state-of-the-art floorless trains.
“Six Flags is always taking thrilling innovation to the next level”
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“Six Flags is always taking thrilling innovation to the next level,” said Park President Rick Howarth. “FIREBIRD is a game-changer, offering guests an unparalleled, new riding experience. The floorless trains will give riders the sensation of being airborne as they soar along a half-mile of track with nothing beneath their feet but the wind.”
FIREBIRD’s exhilarating flight path takes off with a heart pumping, nine-story drop, and features two thrilling inversions and a smoother, faster riding experience.
FIREBIRD highlights:
Two state-of-the-art sit-down floorless trains, precision designed and built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard;
Multiple high-banked curves with high-speed carousel and corkscrew rolls; and
A twisted airtime hill plus an adrenaline pumping figure-eight finale.
Guests will be able to bid farewell to Apocalypse on September 8 with special ride times offered to Members and members of American Coaster Enthusiasts. FIREBIRD is scheduled to open spring 2019.
For more information on FIREBIRD and next season at Six Flags America, visit sixflags.com/America/newfor2019.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Six Flags America, DC’s Thrill Capital, today announced FIREBIRD, the only floorless roller coaster in Maryland, will open in spring 2019. This all-new coaster experience will take thrill-seekers through incredible twists, drops and inversions, all while seated in state-of-the-art floorless trains.
“Six Flags is always taking thrilling innovation to the next level”
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“Six Flags is always taking thrilling innovation to the next level,” said Park President Rick Howarth. “FIREBIRD is a game-changer, offering guests an unparalleled, new riding experience. The floorless trains will give riders the sensation of being airborne as they soar along a half-mile of track with nothing beneath their feet but the wind.”
FIREBIRD’s exhilarating flight path takes off with a heart pumping, nine-story drop, and features two thrilling inversions and a smoother, faster riding experience.
FIREBIRD highlights:
Two state-of-the-art sit-down floorless trains, precision designed and built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard;
Multiple high-banked curves with high-speed carousel and corkscrew rolls; and
A twisted airtime hill plus an adrenaline pumping figure-eight finale.
Guests will be able to bid farewell to Apocalypse on September 8 with special ride times offered to Members and members of American Coaster Enthusiasts. FIREBIRD is scheduled to open spring 2019.
For more information on FIREBIRD and next season at Six Flags America, visit sixflags.com/America/newfor2019.
