When it opened on June 8, 2001, the ride was . Both sides of the track were vertical, the front tower twisted and the rear tower straight with a reverse LIM segment at the top (designed to hold the train momentarily). In 2002, the ride was temporarily closed while the track was modified from to the city ordinance limit of . To lower the height, the front tower was tilted to a 45-degree angle and the reverse tower lowered to . Following the reopening of the park after its prolonged closure from the
COVID-19 pandemic, The Flash once again was dormant, with barricades blocking the hill leading to the line in favor of a Mask Relief Area, where parkgoers could take off their personal masks if they so chose. The Flash's train was once again removed, this time going completely missing, whereas during the prior refurbishment to turn the coaster into The Flash, the train was disassembled and subsequently reassembled in the station. In January 2024 The Flash was closed for refurbishments but then later reopened in July 2025. ==Ride experience==