Being a coaster enthusiast in New England, Six Flags Great Adventure was always a park just out of my reach, but I’m happy to report I made it there this month to check out their Fright Fest event and ride...
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10 Defunct Theme Park Steam Trains
Earlier this year we brought you a list of the best theme park steam trains still operating in America. But sadly there really weren’t that many to choose from as steam locomotives are becoming more and more scarce. The cost...
Continue reading...World’s Steepest Dive Coaster Coming to Six Flags Fiesta Texas
After weeks of in-depth teasing, Six Flags Fiesta Texas has finally unveiled their 2022 addition: Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger, the world’s steepest dive coaster. Built by Bolliger and Mabillard (B&M), this floorless dive coaster will be 150ft tall and feature the...
Continue reading...My Crazy Quick Trip to Six Flags America
Recently I had a chance to make a trip to our nation’s capital and visit Six Flags America for the first time. I’ve always wanted to check out the park, especially Joker’s Jinx. Despite many people telling me it wasn’t...
Continue reading...Six Flags New England Reveals “Dinosaurs: A Walk-Thru Experience”
Six Flags New England is one of the very last parks in the country to announce an opening date, but now the park has unveiled their plans for the season. Well, sort of. Dinosaurs: A Walk-Thru Experience will debut at...
Continue reading...New Details Revealed About the World’s Tallest, Fastest and Longest Coaster
Last August, Six Flags and the Qiddiya Investment Company revealed their plans for the newest Six Flags park, set to open in Saudi Arabia. These plans included a look at Falcon’s Flight, a roller coaster they were promoting as the...
Continue reading...A Tale of Two Mine Trains: Interview with Jay Jacobs
35 feet tall, 2,485 feet of track, and special in every way. I’m of course talking about the Runaway Mine Train. Opened in July of 1966 and located at Six Flags Over Texas, this family coaster was the first mine...
Continue reading...Six Flags Over Georgia, White Water, and American Red Cross Donate 300 Free Tickets to Encourage Blood Donations
Six Flags Over Georgia, White Water, and American Red Cross have teamed up to give away 300 tickets to individuals who donate blood. Anyone who donates blood at select upcoming blood drives will receive one free ticket to Six Flags...
Continue reading...Get Ready To Head Off-Road With Six Flags Great Adventure’s Drive-Through Safari
Start the car, grab your friends, and get ready to trail the wilds of Great Adventure’s Safari! For the first time in a decade, Six Flags Great Adventure is re-opening its safari as a drive-through. The news was announced Thursday...
Continue reading...Six Flags Advance Reservations? And What You Need To Know
As you may already know, some theme parks are already planning (or more like anticipating) their reopenings. One of them, being Six Flags, is currently working on an outline. And you can hopefully expect to see them open by mid-May...
Continue reading...9 Historic Facts on Six Flags Over Texas’ Firsts
Imagine, you’re a real estate developer from Texas overlooking your (then) theme park. It’s August 5, 1961, the grand opening, and you’re finally realizing that your dreams are finally becoming a reality. That’s what Angus G. Wynne thought, but who...
Continue reading...Six Flags Announces New CEO
Six Flags announced they’ve found their new CEO to succeed Jim Reid-Anderson as he retires. The park chain appointed Mike Spanos as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective on November 18, 2019. Spanos comes from PepsiCo, where he was CEO...
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