Six Flags America Announces Buy-One Get-One Free Offer

Better Entertainment, Better Service, Better Value and Close to Home 


BOWIE, Md., May 27  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As the price of food, gasoline and airline tickets continue to rise, Six Flags America is announcing a price-lowering offer for its unique brand of thrilling family fun. Effective immediately, guests purchasing tickets online at the park's website can buy one regularly priced park admission ticket at $49.99 and get a second one FREE. Simply log onto sixflags.com, purchase and print tickets, then seize the opportunity to "get away from it all" -- including high prices. In addition, the park is reducing the price of a kids ticket (48" and under) by $10 to $24.99 online and at the main gate.

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"While families across America are feeling a strain on their wallets, they still want to have fun and spend time together this summer," said Chris Haenn, Six Flags America park president. "We're providing an award-winning entertainment option at an unbeatable value that's close to home."

This season, Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor are proud to introduce Tony Hawk's Halfpipe, an edgy water slide named for its resemblance to a skateboarding halfpipe. Riders will experience zero gravity on this first-ever Tony Hawk inspired waterslide. This thrilling new addition joins Hurricane Harbor's 38 other rides and attractions, two interactive children's sections and one of the largest wave pools in the U.S.

Six Flags America is also home to 8 world-class roller coasters including Superman - Ride of Steel with an incredible 20-story first drop and the soaring Batman's Batwing.

"The entertainment value at Six Flags America this season is better than ever. In addition to our signature thrill rides and family attractions, we have seven brand new shows, a full-scale water park that is free with admission, a daily parade and more concerts," said Haenn. "With our buy one-get one free offer, we're making a visit to Six Flags America an easy choice for families in search of fun and value."

The return of the immensely popular Starburst(R) Thursday Night Concert Series will be headlined by some of the hottest popular music acts in the industry including Aly and AJ, Mario and Flo Rida. Other special events this summer include a variety of additional concerts such as Boyz II Men, Craig Morgan for Country Music Day, Praise in the Park Gospelfest and Festival Latino. All concerts are free with park admission.

Six Flags America is now open daily. Visit sixflags.com for an operating schedule and to purchase tickets. Six Flags America is located 40 minutes south of Baltimore, 15 minutes east of Washington, D.C. and 20 minutes west of historic Annapolis, MD.

About Six Flags, Inc:

Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company with 21 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Founded in 1961, Six Flags has provided world class entertainment for millions of families with cutting edge, record-shattering roller coasters and appointment programming with events like the popular Thursday and Sunday Night Concert Series.  Now 47 years strong, Six Flags is recognized as the preeminent thrill innovator while reaching to all demographics -- families, teens, tweens and thrill seekers alike - with themed attractions based on the Looney Tunes characters, the Justice League of America, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, The Wiggles and Thomas the Tank Engine.  Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE:SIX) headquartered in New York City.

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