March 10, 2007

'Tony Hawk's Big Spin' Now Open At Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Now open is a new family style coaster, Tony Hawk's Big Spin that will leave riders spinning with delight!  The park's newest coaster defies gravity just like Tony Hawk does; this coaster takes spin to a whole new level as it adds a whole new twist to the traditional roller coaster experience of lifts, drops and turns.  Riders will experience thrilling maneuvers worthy of the skateboard legend himself as they are careened and spun through turns, helixes and a 48-foot tall drop, all designed to incorporate the unpredictable sensations of cutting-edge skateboarding.

Tony Hawk's Big Spin is visually impressive, designed to appear as a giant red-and-black skatepark.  The ride offers a full extreme sports experience, with monitors in the queue lines displaying highlights of the history of action sports; a large spinning Tony Hawk figure crowning the ride; and Tony Hawk's Big Spin merchandise available at the ride exit.

Riding Tony Hawk's Big Spin, four people will sit facing each other in the coaster car as it travels up, down, and around the breathtaking curves of the quarter-mile track - all while spinning its riders round and round!  The spinning coaster cars allow each ride to take on a totally different experience depending on the weight distribution of the passengers in the car. 

Families with younger children will find the ride's height requirement especially enticing.  Tony Hawk's Big Spin is suitable for kids who are at least 42" tall to ride with an accompanying adult, while kids 47" and taller can ride by themselves.

With an exciting theme inspired by skateboarding's most dynamic star and standing at about 53-feet high, Tony Hawk's Big Spin is a sight to see with a black base that contrasts dramatically with the dynamic red coaster tracks. 

In addition to Tony Hawk's Big Spin, 2007 offers new shows, as well as a Thursday Night Summer Concert Series and a bigger, better White Water Bay waterpark, opening this May!  Among the new live entertainment offerings, guests may now enjoy Down Home Country at the Sundance Theatre, and Encore! One Hit Wonders, a selection of singular smash sensations offered at Sangerfest Halle.

Enjoy all of the fun and exciting new attractions at Fiesta Texas when you purchase a 2007 Six Flags Season Pass!  Passes are now on sale for $59.99 each (plus tax), when purchasing a season pass four pack.  Passes are available for purchase online at sixflags.com, at H.E.B. Business Centers, at Valero Corner Stores, or by calling (210) 697-5050.

Six Flags, Inc., founded in 1961, is the world's largest regional theme park company. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE: SIX) headquartered in New York City.