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Six Flags Announces Private Debt Exchange Offer for Certain of its Debt Securities

Wednesday May 14, 1:49 pm ET 

Required Terms Include Tender by Holders of Approximately 50% of 2010 Notes Pursuant to Lock-Up Agreement

NEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six Flags, Inc. (NYSE: SIX - News) announced today the commencement of a private offer to exchange any and all of the following notes (together, the "Notes") in a private placement for new 12-1/4% Senior Notes due July 15, 2016 (the "New Notes") to be issued by Six Flags Operations Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary ("Six Flags Operations"), and guaranteed by Six Flags, Inc. ("Six Flags").
on May 09, 2008, 01:33:24 AM
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Six Flags Announces First Quarter Results

Thursday May 8, 3:00 pm ET 

* Revenues Increase 35% Reflecting Easter Holiday Shift

* Total Revenue Per Capita Reaches Record $47.11 Driven by 13% Increase in Guest Spending Per Capita and Increased Sponsorship and International Licensing Fees

* Revenue Growth Combined with Cost Efficiencies Improve Loss from Operations by 18%

NEW YORK, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six Flags, Inc. (NYSE: SIX - News) announced today its operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

Commenting on the Company's first quarter performance, Mark Shapiro, President and Chief Executive Officer of Six Flags, Inc., said: "The improvement in our first quarter performance reflects the increasing demand for the high quality, close to home, value proposition Six Flags offers in this tightening economy. With a new attraction in every one of our theme parks, we are poised to deliver a memorable experience for the entire family this summer."

Total revenues of $68.2 million increased 35% over the prior-year quarter, while total attendance grew by 19% to over 1.4 million. Attendance was positively impacted by the timing of Easter, which shifted from the second quarter in 2007 to the first quarter in 2008. The first quarter historically represents up to 5% of the Company's annual attendance.

on May 02, 2008, 02:55:00 AM
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Six Flags Announces Total Summer Concert Lineup and Launches New Sunday Rocks! Series

Thursday May 1, 12:06 pm ET More than 100 FREE Concerts

NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six Flags, Inc. (NYSE: SIX - News) released today the lineup for its 2008 concert series, headlining some of the hottest popular music acts in the industry at Six Flags parks around the country. Covering a variety of music genres including Pop, R&B, Country, Latin and Christian -- Six Flags parks will present recording industry favorites including:

Good Charlotte, Natasha Bedingfield, Danity Kane, Simple Plan, Mario, Sean Kingston, Flo Rida, Kate Voegele, Raven, Menudo, Aly and AJ, Demi Lovato, Boys II Men, Jordan Pruitt, Drew Seeley, Keke Palmer, B5, Joey Page, Blondie, Foreigner, Craig Morgan, Fred Hammond, Third Day, Newsboys, Israel & New Breed, J Moss and more.

on April 21, 2008, 03:36:38 PM
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Six Flags Friends and Girl Scouts of the USA Announce Nationwide Volunteer Incentive Program

Monday April 21, 11:06 am ET 

Angela and Vanessa Simmons, stars of MTV's "Run's House," kickoff partnership with "Girl Scouts Day" at Six Flags

NEW YORK, April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six Flags, Inc. (NYSE: SIX - News) announced today that Six Flags Friends, its community outreach division, will partner with Girl Scouts of the USA to launch a new volunteer incentive program that allows people to volunteer at a selected Girl Scout council and in return receive a free ticket to any Six Flags park around the country.

Girl Scouts of the USA has enlisted Angela and Vanessa Simmons, from the hit MTV reality series "Run's House," to encourage people to make a difference in a girl's life by volunteering with the Girl Scouts. The two sisters will host "Girl Scouts Day" on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ, where Girl Scouts from across the country will have the opportunity to meet and interact with the stars.

on April 17, 2008, 12:33:00 PM
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Six Flags Announces First Quarter Revenues

Thursday April 17, 8:30 am ET

- Revenues Increase 35% Reflecting Easter Holiday Shift

- Guest Spending Per Capita Increases 13% on Across the Board Spending Growth

- Total Revenue Per Capita Reaches Record $47.11 Driven by Healthy In-park Guest Spending and Increased Sponsorship and International Fees

- No Quarterly Dividend to be Declared on PIERS

NEW YORK, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six Flags, Inc. (NYSE: SIX - News) announced today its revenues, attendance and per capita guest spending for the first quarter of 2008. Mark Shapiro, President and Chief Executive Officer of Six Flags, Inc., stated: "Our first quarter performance confirms that a re-energized Six Flags is clearly resonating with families in search of high-quality entertainment that is affordable and close to home."

Total revenues of approximately $68 million increased 35% over the prior-year quarter, while total attendance grew by 19% to over 1.4 million. Attendance was positively impacted by the timing of Easter, which shifted from the second quarter in 2007 to the first quarter in 2008. First quarter results historically represent up to approximately 5% of the Company's full year attendance.

on April 16, 2008, 12:06:20 PM
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Six Flags and Gulf Finance B.S.C. Sign Exclusive Licensing Agreement

Tuesday April 15, 9:00 am ET 

Collaboration Explores Bringing the Six Flags Experience to China

NEW YORK, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six Flags, Inc. (NYSE: SIX - News), the world's largest regional theme park company, announced today it has entered into a one-year, multi-million dollar exclusivity agreement with Gulf Finance House B.S.C., a publicly traded Islamic Investment Bank in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Under the agreement, Gulf Finance will pay for the exclusive right to license the Six Flags brand and related intellectual property for theme park development in the People's Republic of China. Additionally, the two parties may collaborate on the future construction of a Six Flags-themed luxury resort. The deal was unveiled today by Six Flags President and CEO Mark Shapiro and Gulf Finance House Acting CEO Peter Panayiotou.
on April 08, 2008, 09:27:53 PM
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Six Flags Announces Marketing and Sponsorship Alliance with Kraft Foods

Tuesday April 8, 9:00 am ET

Featured brands include Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs, CornNuts and Lunchables

NEW YORK, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six Flags, Inc. (NYSE: SIX - News) announced today a multi-brand partnership with Kraft Foods Inc. highlighting selected brands including Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs, CornNuts and Lunchables Lunch Combinations. The companies will collaborate on co-branded marketing initiatives designed to increase attendance at Six Flags and drive product purchase for the Kraft brands. These programs will activate consumers through multiple platforms including in-park, on grocers' shelves and through traditional and digital media.
on April 01, 2008, 11:32:34 PM
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Six Flags and Nintendo of America Inc. Announce the Renewal of the Wii Experience Attraction and New In-Park Nintendo DS Street Teams

Tuesday April 1, 10:35 am ET

NEW YORK, April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six Flags (NYSE: SIX - News) announced today plans to renew its partnership with Nintendo for the 2008 season. As part of the agreement, Six Flags will feature and operate the Wii Experience in 10 of its theme parks across the country. Each Wii Experience will house 10 consoles and be operational April 5 - November 2.

New for 2008 -- Nintendo DS Street Teams. These 4-person teams will interact with guests, allowing them to sample the portable Nintendo DS video game system while in ride lines and high traffic areas of the parks. Additionally, guests will be exposed to the Wii Experience through advertising support on sixflags.com, park maps, pole banners and in-park signage.

on March 24, 2008, 04:08:00 PM
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Great Adventure News

The Dark Knight Construction Tour

On Monday March 24th, a few lucky forum members got to take a tour of the construction taking place at the park. We invite you to take a look at this thread for more pictures, and keep an eye on this page for more pictures as they are uploaded throughout the day.
on March 18, 2008, 02:59:26 PM
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Six Flags News

Six Flags Announces First-Ever Professional Theme Park Cheerleading Team, Six Flags Thrilleaders

Tuesday March 18, 10:00 am ET

NEW YORK, March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six Flags (NYSE: SIX - News) announced today the launch of the first-ever professional, theme park cheerleading team -- Six Flags Thrilleaders. Making their public debut for the 2008 season, the Six Flags Thrillleaders will promote the company's unique brand of thrilling entertainment and become an integral part of Six Flags' ever-expanding entertainment offerings.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080318/NYTU045LOGO )

Under the direction of professional choreographer Tony Gonzalez, Cheer/Dance Choreographer for the Bring It On movie series, the Thrilleaders will captivate Six Flags guests with their explosive, high-energy routines and act as Ambassadors of Thrill throughout the Six Flags family of parks. In addition to performing at parks, the Thrilleaders will also participate in various community, charitable and corporate events.

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El Toro is just cruising this year!
Ride later in the day and go for the dark train.
Today at 02:38:25 AM
That's what I heard! Rob said one of the trains was making the farting upstop noise on the last two bunnies. Why can't I ever get one of these rides? Sad
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Matt, Toro was cruising right into the brake today Cheesy  It must just not like you lol
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one game at a time, Flyers win
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The Dark Knight is the perfect combination of Dark Ride and Family Coaster in one Cheesy  Great job Six Flags!
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The Dark Knight was really cool! I got to ride it twice this morning ^_^
Yesterday at 10:00:02 AM
Heading out for Dark Knight Media Day! Will post pics later if no one beats me to it.
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I heard a spoiler about The Dark Night!

It's just a mouse in a box!
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looks like wallstreet liked the refi deal Smiley  now they have til 2016 to figure things out lol
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ok who's' not online
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will do
May 14, 2008, 09:11:34 AM
Let us know how it is on Friday and if it is open .
May 14, 2008, 02:36:30 AM
Going Friday with my school for Physics Day
May 13, 2008, 11:21:41 PM
Anyone going to the park this weekend to see if they can ride TDK ? I am thinking of a trip down early Saturday but not too sure . i really want to see if it even opens on Thursday .
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