April 1, 2009

SIX FLAGS AMERICA PROMISES
MORE VALUE…MORE CONCERTS...MORE FLAGS…MORE FUN

Theme Park Opens April 4 for Spring Break with a Sean Kingston and Colby O'Donis Concert April 9

Six Flags America, the premiere destination for affordable, close to home family entertainment and Maryland's only theme park, kicks off a new year of thrilling family fun on Saturday, April 4. This year marks the longest season ever with 11 additional operating days, unprecedented pricing, an exciting concert lineup 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 kick off the 2009 season on April 4, 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. 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.

The park will offer a variety of Spring Break events beginning April 4-13 showcasing a special concert with R&B stars Sean Kingston and Colby O'Donis on Thursday, April 9 at 4:00 p.m. Admission to the concert is free with paid park admission. Preferred floor access is available for $10.00 at sixflags.com.

As part of this incredible season long celebration, Six Flags America 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 include:

• More Concerts - The STARBURST® Summer Concert Series presented by T-Mobile® returns to headline a value-packed concert experience with a new star-studded series of today's most relevant musical performances. The park will host a total of eighteen shows with acts like Metro Station, Raven-Symoné, All American Rejects, Kevin Rudolph, and iCarly's Miranda Cosgrove expected to perform. All concerts are free with park admission or a Play Pass.
  
  
• All-New Shows - With 44 shows presented each day, Six Flags America offers its biggest show package ever. Introducing this season: 
  
  
• The Best of Dick Clark's Bloopers - This new interactive show in the Crazy Horse Saloon 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.
  
  
• Rhythm Stix! - The dynamic drumming spectacular showcases a plethora of percussive pieces performed by dexterous drummers in a cacophony of chaotic fun.
  
  
• Rockin' the Country - Guests will enjoy the sounds of today's country hits presented in this song and dance spectacular.
  
  
• PULSE! - This power-packed show combines hip-hop dance, acrobatics, step and percussion and is sure to entertain guests of all ages.
  
  
• FUSION! - A high-energy musical journey that incorporates the most popular dances, fads and trends in a musical experience for all.
  
  
• LOONEY TUNES Talent Show - BUGS BUNNY, DAFFY, and SYLVESTER duke it out for the title of “Most Talented Looney Tune” in this crazy all-ages stage show.
  
  
• Capital Railways - The newly renovated Capital Railways will take guests on a family-friendly train tour of Six Flags America.
  
  
• Johnny Rockets Express- This all new restaurant features tasty favorites. World-famous Johnny Rockets shakes, fries, onion rings and chicken tenders are on the menu at this new express location of one of the park's most popular restaurants.
  
  
• Cold Stone Creamery - Located on Main Street, guests can enjoy pre-mixed Cold Stone favorites, waffle cone treats and chocolate dipped cones at this express version of the ice cream specialty store.

“Our diversified entertainment and new attractions will thrill the entire family this season,” said John Winkler, Six Flags America's park president. “Six Flags America is the premiere destination for affordable, close to home family fun and our summer of escape will provide value like never before.”

Additionally, Six Flags America offers fun for the entire family with more than 100 awe-inspiring rides and family attractions such as Tony Hawk's Halfpipe, a four-story water slide, located within the Hurricane Harbor water park, that gives guests the sensation of flying ¡ just like the professional skateboard superstar. The park also boasts 7 thrilling roller coasters ¡ headlined by the hyper-coaster Superman: Ride of Steel, one of the tallest coasters on the East Coast and Batwing, Maryland's first flying coaster. Younger guests will enjoy the spectacular themed children's area, Looney TUNES Movie Town offering a dozen pint-sized rides, special shows, and character greetings.

Experience Six Flags America all season long with a 2009 Play Pass and enjoy unlimited admission to Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor Water Park. Play Pass holders also receive exclusive benefits, including free tickets for friends, more than $400 in savings on in-park food and fun, and invitations to Snickers Fright Fest weekends in October. For a limited time, Six Flags America Play Passes are $49.99, the same admission price as a one-day ticket. Visit www.sixflags.com/america to purchase Play Passes online.

Six Flags America is the Nation's Capital of Fun! The park is conveniently located in the beautiful Maryland countryside, between Washington, DC, and Baltimore, and Annapolis, MD at 13710 Central Avenue in Mitchellville, MD, just 15 minutes east of Washington, 20 minutes west of Annapolis, and 40 minutes south of Baltimore.

The park is open daily Saturday, April 4 through Monday, April 13, at 10:30 a.m. The park is then open weekends starting Saturday, April 18 until Friday, May 22 when daily operation resumes. Hurricane Harbor Water Park opens on Saturday, May 23. Park hours are available online each day at www.sixflags.com.

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.