Six Flags Unmasks FrightFest Extreme

Press Release from Six Flags Magic Mountain

ARLINGTON, Texas — June 25, 2024 — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company and largest operator of water parks in North America, unveils Fright Fest Extreme – presented by SNICKERS, featuring an expansive lineup of terrifying horror franchises ahead of the brand’s highly anticipated annual event. Beginning September 7, thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts are invited to immerse themselves in the pulse-pounding excitement and terror that only Fright Fest can deliver with Six Flags’ largest investment and expansion yet.

This year, Fright Fest returns with a vengeance and goes EXTREME. Visitors to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey and Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles will step into a world where nightmarish creatures inspired by legendary horror brands come to life with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ SAW franchise, Netflix’s Stranger Things and Army of the Dead, Warner Bros. Discovery’s The Conjuring, Annabelle and The Nun, and Legendary Entertainment’s Trick ‘r Treat. Guests at Six Flags Great Adventure will also be treated to a new experience from Netflix & Legendary Entertainment’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) while visitors to Six Flags Mexico will have access to a special exclusive maze based on DCeased, the bestselling comic series from DC Comics.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain Unveils DC Heroes & Villains Fest

Press Release from Six Flags Magic Mountain

VALENCIA, CALIF. — June 4, 2024 — Six Flags Magic Mountain, the undisputed Thrill Capital of the World, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, debuts an all-new summertime event, the DC Heroes & Villains Fest. The epic new celebration will take place on select Saturdays and Sundays, June 15 through August 4 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Fans of all ages are invited to join the ultimate summer nights showdown of DC Heroes versus Villains and immerse themselves in the marvelous universe of DC with exclusive character appearances, electrifying live shows and entertainment, themed food and drinks and of course, an unprecedented lineup of thrilling DC-themed rides and attractions. 

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Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashes Into Summer 2022!

Press Release from Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — May 3, 2022 — Back with a splash, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is ready to keep Southern Californian’s cool all summer long with over 25 unique slides and attractions for the entire family. The water park season kicks off Saturday, May 28 for weekends including Memorial Day on May 30, and will be open daily beginning June 11.

“Hurricane Harbor continues to be the perfect summer gathering spot for friends and families of all ages,” stated Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Park President, Don McCoy. “The water park provides unlimited fun for the whole family with a wide variety of thrilling water adventures. We’re excited for the fun summer season ahead,” he added.

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Six Flags announces 3 new roller coasters for 2019!

Six Flags has announced three new roller coasters will open at its parks in 2019.

Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced West Coaster Racers.  This Premier Rides mobius loop quad-launched coaster will be built in the back left corner of the park by the wooden coaster Apocalypse.

Six Flags Great America has announced Maxx Force.  This S&S air launched coaster will feature the fastest acceleration in North America along its course containing 3 inversions.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom has announced Batman the Ride.  This S&S 4-D Free Spin attraction will be located next to last year’s new addition, Harley Quinn Crazy Coaster.

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Top 10 Launched Roller Coasters

Roller coasters these days are not always propelled by a lift hill.  Launches can provide a more thrilling way to start a ride.  They provide differentiation for the parks that have them.  Launches come in all different methods from using magnets (LIM or LSM) to hydraulic launch, to more primitive methods such as a winch, weight drop, or tires.

These are the launched roller coasters that we believe are the best in the business today:

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