Six Flags New England Promises More Value...More BIZARRO...More Flags...More Fun

Park Opens April 10-26 for extended Spring Break and 17 days of fun

AGAWAM, Mass., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six Flags New England, the premiere destination for affordable family fun, kicks off a new season of world-class entertainment and thrills on Friday, April 10. The park is poised for its biggest season ever with a bizarre coaster transformation, an exciting concert lineup, extended hours, incredible pricing, an all-new stage show and the return of an old friend. Mr. Six - the ageless, dancing, rater-of-fun will be in park all season long showing off his signature dance moves, posing for pictures, and beckoning guests to have More Flags More Fun. To launch the 2009 season on April 10, guests who dress like Mr. Six - from his signature glasses and red bow tie to his bald head and black suit - will be able to purchase a ticket for just $6 on opening day. Additionally, there will be a Mr. Six Look-A-Like and Dance Contest where Mr. Six himself will rate contestants and prizes will be awarded to guests who receive the ultimate "Six Flags" rating in each category.

As part of this season long celebration, Six Flags New England will offer a lineup of new shows and attractions that provide top-tier entertainment as well as guest benefits that ensure a value-packed experience for the entire family. Some of the major headlines this season include:

• BIZARRO - Six Flags New England is turning up the heat with the transformation of Superman: Ride of Steel - voted the #1 rated steel coaster on the planet - to BIZARRO. The adventure will begin as guests climb aboard the newly-designed BIZARRO coaster cars which feature custom built audio in each headrest. After a menacing climb, riders plunge 221 feet into the first of two fog-filled tunnels that will launch guests into BIZARRO's mysterious world. Throughout the 3 1/2 minute journey, riders will fly 77 miles-per-hour through high bank twists and turns while soaring through bizarre building structures and sprinting through open-aired "S" shields. The thrills will continue as the train enters a spaghetti bowl of twists and turns that trigger fiery flame effects timed perfectly with the heart-pumping audio. The journey will cap off with a second plunge into a tunnel of multi-sensory effects before returning to the station house and back to Earth. BIZARRO opens Memorial Day weekend.

• The Blitz - Guests will soar to new heights on the all-new slingshot ride that will launch riders more than 20 stories into the New England sky before shooting back to earth for a touchdown.

• Jokers Wildcard - This fan favorite is back and ready to take guests for a crazy ride that only the Joker can provide. Climb aboard the colorfully themed cars and be shuffled around until the deck is mixed with fun and laughter.

• Show Stoppin' - Set in the Rockville Theater, the award winning Show Stoppin' is headlined by talented performers who sing and dance through an explosion of today's high-energy, chart-topping favorites.

• The Best of Dick's Bloopers - This new interactive show features a live host who encourages audience members to create their own blunders while watching some of the all-time great missteps from Dick Clark's collection.

• Johnny Rockets Express - Step right up and order. World-famous Johnny Rockets shakes, fries, onion rings and chicken tenders are all on the menu at this new express version of one of the park's most popular restaurants.

• Thomas Town(SM)- The all-new pop jet fountain will keep youngsters cool this summer as they explore the wonders of Thomas Town.

• Extended Spring Break Hours - The celebration just got bigger and better. Six Flags New England will be open daily April 10-26...that's 17 straight days of Spring Break Fun for the whole family.

• KISS 95.7 Summer Kick-Off - KISS FM gets the party started with a mega-lineup on May 3 with top artists Flo Rida, Lady Gaga, The Veronicas, Boys Like Girls and We The Kings. All concerts are free with park admission or a Season Pass.

Additionally, Six Flags New England offers fun for the entire family with 10 thrilling coasters headlined by Cyclone, BATMAN - The Dark Knight and Pandemonium; three children's areas including Thomas Town(SM), Looney Tunes Movie Town and Wiggles World; and meet and greets with Six Flags' world-famous cast of characters.

"Our diversified entertainment and new attractions will thrill the entire family this season," said Larry Litton, Six Flags New England park president. "Six Flags New England is the premiere destination for affordable, close to home family fun and our summer of escape will provide value like never before."

For an entire season of fun and unlimited visits, guests can purchase a 2009 Season Pass - on sale now for $74.99 when purchasing online at sixflags.com. Season Passes offer unlimited visits to any Six Flags theme park in the United States, five FREE tickets for friends and more than $400 in savings on in-park food and fun. In addition, Season Pass holders will enjoy exclusive ride times as well as private Season Pass Holder Appreciation picnics.

The park's operating hours during opening weekend will be 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. For additional information about Six Flags New England operating hours, tickets, rides, shows and special events please visit us at sixflags.com/newengland.

About Six Flags, Inc:

Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company with 20 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada, and soon will be expanding beyond North America with destinations in Dubai and Qatar. Since 1961, hundreds of millions of families have trusted Six Flags to combine friendly-clean-fast-safe service with affordable, value-packed thrills, record-shattering roller coasters and special events like the Summer Concert Series, Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park. Six Flags' wide array of entertainment options reaches all demographics -- families, teens, tweens and thrill seekers alike -- featuring themed attractions based on skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, the ultimate daredevil Evel Knievel, movie franchises The Dark Knight and The Mummy; as well as world-renowned, kid-friendly brands including Looney Tunes, the Justice League of America, The Wiggles and Thomas the Tank Engine.

Six Flags continues to develop new avenues for growth, acquiring ownership and management of Dick Clark Productions, producer of such perennial television hits as the American Music Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve and So You Think You Can Dance. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE: SIX) headquartered in New York City.

SIX FLAGS and all related indicia are trademarks of Six Flags Theme Parks Inc. , TM and 2009.

LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Starburst (R), TM trademarks (C)Mars, Incorporated 2009.

(C) 2009 The Wiggles Pty Ltd.

Thomas & Friends (C) 2009 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.

BATMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and (C) DC Comics.

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