Green Lantern Emerald Flight
Children’s Ride
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DC Universe |
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48" Height Requirement 36" with Adult |
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Seatbelt Restraints |
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Low Thrill |
| Opened | 2009 |
| Ride Type | Aero Top Jet |
| Manufacturer | Zamperla |
DC Universe Expands for 2024
On top of three new family attractions debuting at Fiesta Texas in 2024, several preexisting rides are also set to undergo huge makeovers. The Thrill Seeker Park children’s section will transform into DC Universe with the announced expansion. All attractions within the area will feature a unique DC Comics character theme. Stunt Pilots, which was originally introduced in 2009 as Big Red Planes, will be rethemed to Green Lantern Emerald Flight.
Green Lantern Emerald Flight gives riders the ability to control the height of their planes.
Green Lantern Emerald Flight first opened at Fiesta Texas in 2009.
The children’s attraction becomes part of Fiesta Texas’ 2024 DC Universe expansion.
Green Lantern Emerald Flight was known as Stunt Pilots during its Thrill Seeker Park theme.
Green Lantern Emerald Flight was known as ZoomJets during the area’s Kidzopolis theme.
Green Lantern Emerald Flight has had several past names and themes.
Past Attractions, Theme Changes
Prior to the addition of Stunt Pilots in 2009, this area of the park was home to the park’s carousel attraction. Then known as Dornroschen, the carousel would be transported to the park’s Rockville area and be renamed Amerigoround. Stunt Pilots was known was known as the Big Red Planes from 2009 to 2011 and ZoomJets from 2011 to 2023.
Wiggles World came Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2009 and 2010. Some new rides, as well as already-standing attractions, were given new paint jobs and names that resembled Wiggles characters and objects. Big Red Planes was one of several new additions to the area. In 2011, Wiggles World would be renamed Kidzopolis. In April of 2023, ZoomJets was repainted and renamed Stunt Pilots as the children’s area continued its transformation into Thrill Seeker Park.
Ride History
2024
In February, Stunt Pilots begins its transformation into Green Lantern Emerald Flight with a new paint job and themed elements.
2023
ZoomJets is repainted and renamed Stunt Pilots as the children’s area transforms into Thrill Seeker Park.
On August 26, Fiesta Texas announces that Stunt Pilots will become Green Lantern Emerald Flight to fit the 2024 DC Universe expansion.
2011
Big Red Planes is renamed to ZoomJets after Wiggles World becomes Kidzopolis.
Construction Updates
Follow along with ride construction, refurbishments, theming updates and fresh paint schemes.
The DC Universe expansion area has reopened as Batgirl Coaster Chase and Green Lantern Emerald Flight continue their theming refreshes. Most of the track for Metropolis Transit Authority is now installed, not including the station area and transfer track. Ground work moves forward for the Shazam! Tower of Eternity ride. Other projects include fresh paint for Goliath and a refurbishment of the Hustler ride.