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Looking back on my childhood I was pretty lucky with regards to theme parks. I grew up in the Los Angeles area, within easy driving distance to three major parks. Each had it's own personality, and I loved them all. Though for different reasons. Everyone knows however that when it comes to roller coasters and intense thrill rides, Six Flags Magic Mountain was the place to be.
Well recently Six Flags declared Chapter 11 (Bankruptcy) after failing to reach a deal with lenders on a 2.4 billion in debt. The bankruptcy is likely to significantly reduce the value of the shared held by owner Daniel M. Snyder and other in the chain BUT states: "This action to clean up the balance sheet paves the way for a full revival of the company. We inherited an unsustainable $2.4billion debt load from the previous management team."
Let's all release a collective sigh of relief, shall we? With all the bad news floating around these days the loss of one of my childhood theme parks would have been the final nail in my coffin.
However with the economy and market the way it is I would definitely not pass up an opportunity or two to visit the adventure park. Six Flags has locations all over the country, each sporting their own attractions. There are new coasters and other fun planned for Six Flags' 2009 season, as well as a focus on discount tickets, season pass promotions, and other incentives to help families and theme park fans continue to have fun during the current economic climate. So what's going on with Six Flags across the country this summer. Well hold on to your hats and glasses, I'm here to tell you!
Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia, CA)- Terminator: Salvation This spring Magic Mountain added a new attraction to it's already wonderful lineup. The Terminator: Salvation is a roller coaster of wooden construction that promises to transport it's riders to a dystopian future to battle evil intelligent robots. By all accounts a great addition, and well worth checking out.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Vallejo, CA)- Odin?s Temple of the Tiger An exciting new exhibit that will showcase the park?s 11 tigers including Odin, the internationally-acclaimed white Bengal tiger and two recently acquired tiger cubs. Guests will have several opportunities throughout the day to visit Odin?s Temple of the Tiger and experience the strength and beauty of these animals up close. Multiple shows will take place each day and during off-show hours the theater will serve as an outdoor exhibit for the park?s tigers. This exciting new attraction will demonstrate tigers? natural behaviors and highlight their affinity for water and agility on land.
Six Flags Over Georgia (Austell, GA)- Monster Mansion The Monster Plantation has been a staple at this park since 1981. This year it has received a makeover and relaunches as Monster Mansion. The new voyage will features a slate of surprises, including new characters, music, and storyline. In addition, many of the original monsters have returned to the Mansion.
Six Flags Great America (Gurnee, IL)- Buccaneer Battle A new pirate-themed water attraction that incorporates lighting, music, dialogue, costumes, set design and special effects - launching guests on a voyage through a three-dimensional pirate world.
Six Flags Over New England (Agawam, MA)- Bizarro The transformed Superman: Ride of Steel has become Bizarro, a multi-sensory ride experience that will take you to another dimension of thrill. Known for his clumsy and destructive attempts to emulate Superman, everything in Bizarro's world is twisted and backwards. The Bizarro experience begins the moment you enter the ride queue line through a custom-created comic book story. Climb aboard the newly-designed coaster cars with custom built audio in the headrest. After a menacing climb, plunge 221 feet into the first of two fog-filled tunnels to launch into Bizarro's twisted world.
Six Flags Great Escape (Queensbury, NY)- Sasquatch Discover the beast they call Sasquatch. Based on the infamous mythological creature, Sasquatch is a legendary drop ride with two 19-story steel towers. You'll be shot to the top in less than three seconds. But it doesn't end there. Once you reach the highest point, you'll be rocketed downward with a 2 G-force before experiencing a series of air-cushioned bounces up and down the tower.
Hahaha! Are you just chomping at the bit to get to Six Flags this summer? Oh, I am right there with you! Six Flags Coupons anyone? Let's GO! |
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