On September 24, 2002, Six Flags Great America announced that Shockwave would not reopen for the 2003 season. The ride was taken down in the fall of 2002 to make way for Superman: Ultimate Flight, which was originally scheduled to replace the smaller Whizzer roller coaster.
In September 2002, Six Flags Great America announced that Shockwave would not reopen for the 2003 season. The ride was taken down in the fall of 2002 to make room for Superman: Ultimate Flight, which was initially intended to replace the Whizzer roller coaster.