Firebird was the first roller coaster designed by Swiss designers – Bolliger & Mabillard. This stand-up roller coaster operated at Six Flags Great America for 21 years before being moved to Six Flags America. In 2019 the ride was renamed Firebird and the original stand-up trains were replaced with new floorless trains changing the ride experience. Instead of standing, riders are now seated in a floorless train with nothing between your feet and the steel track below.
| Year | Track | Type | Designer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Steel | Stand-Up | Bolliger & Mabillard |
Inversions: Vertical Loop, Corkscrew
2019 – Apocalypse renamed, re-themed, stand-up trains replaced with two floorless trains, and station modifications. The original stand-up trains had seven rows.
2012 – Iron Wolf relocated from Six Flags Great America (Gurnee, IL) and renamed Apocalypse.
Opening date: June 7, 2012
Train has six cars with one row each, seating four abreast per row.
Height requirement: Riders must be at least 54 inches tall
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