Movietown · Roller coaster
THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity
A multi-pass launched shuttle coaster that runs forward and backward through towering inversions.
Roller coaster
Extreme thrill
48"
min height
Before you ride
Rapid launches, backwards travel and inversions; maximum rider height applies.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Expect a second run through the elements in reverse; keep your head against the restraint on launch.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 11 AM (~0 min) · also good around 2 PM (~5 min)
Busiest around 4 PM (~20 min)
| 11 AM | 0 minutes |
|---|---|
| 12 PM | 0 minutes |
| 1 PM | 3 minutes |
| 2 PM | 5 minutes |
| 3 PM | 18 minutes |
| 4 PM | 20 minutes |
| 5 PM | 20 minutes |
| 6 PM | 20 minutes |
Average standby wait from 4 days of live waits, in park time (ET). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity stats
THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity is a 172-foot roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure that reaches 59 mph, drops 150 feet and turns riders upside down 2 times. It was built by Vekoma, opened in 2025 and lasts about 2 minutes. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 11 AM or 2 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Vekoma
- Model
- Super Boomerang
- Opened
- 2025
- Track length
- 1,430 ft
- Top speed
- 59 mph
- Height
- 172 ft
- Drop
- 150 ft
- Inversions
- 2
- Duration
- 1 min 40 sec
- Height requirement
- 48 in
💡 Fun facts
- North American debut of Vekoma Super Boomerang
- Track traversed repeatedly
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