2001 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives
July 8, 2001: Superman Roller Coaster Still No. 1
Superman: Ride of Steel Rated No. 1 Coaster on the Planet for the Second Straight YearAGAWAM, Mass., (PRNewswire) - Superman: Ride of Steel at Six Flags New England has been named the "Best Roller Coaster on the Planet," for the second year in a row, by Park World Magazine in its June issue. The announcement was made by Park World's North American Editor and roller coaster enthusiast and historian Paul Ruben.
"We are thrilled to earn this distinction as Park World's Number 1 coaster for the second straight year," says Tim Black, general manager of Six Flags New England. "The Park World ranking reinforces our belief that we offer our guests the ultimate coaster experience on Superman - Ride of Steel."
The annual ranking is determined through extensive onsite research by Ruben, who travels the world seeking the ultimate thrill. "Superman - Ride of Steel interacts repeatedly with onlookers, flying above, around, and beneath them. It combines high speed, tunnels, darting turns, and so much air time that seats are superfluous," says Ruben.
In honor of being awarded the distinction of the "Best Roller Coaster on the Planet" for a second year, Six Flags New England invites guests to come to the park July 16th for a Superman celebration. The first 1,000 visitors that come to the park dressed "as Superman" that day at 9:00am will receive FREE, full-day admission to Six Flags and Island Kingdom Water Park, plus exclusive ride time on the Superman - Ride of Steel until 10:00am (riders must be 54" in height or over to ride). A Grand Prize of a "Super-Bag" full of Superman memorabilia will be awarded for the most authentic costume. To be considered for the contest and admitted to the exclusive event guests must wear red and blue, a big "S" on their chest and a cape.
Superman: Ride of Steel is the tallest roller coaster on the East Coast - taller than the Statue of Liberty - featuring a 221-foot drop, 13 feet of which is provided by an underground tunnel, almost 10 seconds of weightlessness and over one mile of track at up to speeds reaching 70 mph at certain points.
New at Six Flags in 2001 is Tiny Timber Town, a new themed children's area featuring five kids rides, a tea cup ride and an interactive Tree House. Island Kingdom, New England's largest and most thrilling water park is open for guests to cool off and have fun as well. General Admission to Six Flags New England (which includes admission to Island Kingdom) is $38.99, (over 48" in), Junior Admission is $19.49 (36- 48" in height), and 36" in height and under are FREE. A Season Pass allows unlimited visits to the park throughout the season.
Season passes are $59.99 each and $54.99 each when purchasing four or more.
Six Flags New England is owned by Six Flags Inc., the world's largest regional theme park company. The company owns and operates 39 parks throughout North America, Latin America and Europe. Six Flags theme parks serve 40 of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the United States. The parks annually host more than 50 million guests worldwide. A publicly held corporation, Six Flags, Inc. maintains corporate offices in New York City and Oklahoma City. The company's stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol: PKS.
2001 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News
Listed below are all the Merchandise & Miscellaneous News items archived for 2001.- January 19, 2001: Gotta Have Soul: Superman Embarks on an All-New 3-D Adventure
- February 6, 2001: Superman Stamps from Kirgistan & Tadjikistan
- February 8, 2001: Warner Bros. Store Closures
- March 14, 2001: Large Super Hero Collection up for Auction
- April 22, 2001: DC Projects in the Works
- May 25, 2001: Clark Kent/Superman Doll
- May 29, 2001: New Superman Games - Update!
- June 4, 2001: New Superman Games - Update!
- June 6, 2001: Superman At Jack!
- June 11, 2001: Superman on Stage!
- June 24, 2001: 2001 Superman Celebration Report
- June 24, 2001: Satirical Superman Film - “Hotel Superman”
- June 27, 2001: Superman in Topps Vault!
- July 8, 2001: Superman Roller Coaster Still No. 1
- July 8, 2001: DC's Tenth Web Animation Showcases DC Direct Superman Set
- July 17, 2001: Schylling Superman Toys
- July 17, 2001: New Online Superman Episodes
- July 19, 2001: Animated Justice League Merchandise
- July 19, 2001: Superman Celebration in Brazil
- July 21, 2001: DC Launch DC Direct Website
- July 26, 2001: DC Direct at the San Diego Comic Con
- July 30, 2001: Fans Looking to Create Superman Game
- July 30, 2001: Superman Homepage Voted No. 1
- July 31, 2001: Alaska Comic Store and Lois Lane
- August 1, 2001: Lifesize 7-Foot Superman Statue
- August 2, 2001: DC Comics Teams Up with WizKids
- August 6, 2001: Cuban Anti-Superman Statue
- August 7, 2001: Superman Roller Coaster Crash
- August 24, 2001: Fan Petition Over Hasbro Action Figures
- August 30, 2001: Sneak Peek at Up-Coming Superman Game
- September 18, 2001: Operation Superman
- September 23, 2001: Superman Relief Fund
- October 22, 2001: Toys R Us Superman Action Figure 4-Pack
- November 2, 2001: Superman BellyWashers!
- November 4, 2001: Superman Homepage Reviewed in Australian Magazine
- November 21, 2001: Superman Homepage Featured in TV Guide!
- November 23, 2001: New 9 Inch Superman Figure
- November 26, 2001: New Superman Game Information
- November 29, 2001: A Stern Superman Webisode
- December 3, 2001: New Superman “Escape from Krypton” Game Online
- December 3, 2001: DC's Website Promoted Through AOL
- December 9, 2001: Pocket Super Heroes from DC Comics
- December 14, 2001: New DC Hero Fast Food Promotion
- December 19, 2001: Ending Hatred of U.S. is a Job for Superman!
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