UPPER MARLBORO, Md. โ€” ย Six Flags America, DCโ€™s Thrill Capital, today announced that its stand-up coaster, Apocalypse: The Last Stand will close forever on Saturday, September 8, 2018.

Apocalypse has reigned as the only stand-up roller coaster in Maryland and since its 2012 debut, has given more than 1.6 million rides. Set among thematic elements that included a plane crash, fiery explosions and macabre zombies, the coaster features two high-speed inversions and numerous twists, turns and drops.

โ€œOur wheels are always turning when it comes to new and innovative thrills and attractions to bring to the park,โ€ says Park President Rick Howarth. โ€œThe end is near but saying good-bye to Apocalypse will allow us to bring an all-new thrilling experience to our guests in 2019.โ€

Guests will be able to say their final farewells to Apocalypse on September 8 with special ride times offered to Gold Plus, Platinum, Diamond and Diamond Elite Members and members of American Coaster Enthusiasts.