January 16, 2007
Six Flags Great America Adds Wiggles World and Operation SpyGirl Stunt Show for 2007 season
Gurnee, IL- Six Flags Great America announces a newly-themed area, "Wiggles World," the park's third area devoted to kids offering new pint-sized adventures designed just for them. Just around the corner at the Southwest Amphiteatre, guests will witness high-flying action at the unique Operation SpyGirl Stunt Show featuring live stunt show actors. Both new areas are set to open early next season.
"Today's announcement represents Six Flags Great America's continued focus on family entertainment," said Hank Salemi, Six Flags Great America's Vice President and General Manager. "In addition to our world-class coaster collection and unparalleled line-up of thrill rides, the park now features three distinct areas devoted to families with young children, offering entertainment and thrills for all ages."
The Wiggles are the most popular children's entertainers in the world, and "Wiggles World" will be designed to leverage their vast recognition and status among children ages 2-6. Since 1991, The Wiggles have performed to more than 1 million audience members a year. To date, they have sold more than 22 million DVDs and videos and more than 5 million albums worldwide, and The Wiggles' successful television show has been broadcast on Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney since 2002.
"Wiggles World," the park's third area devoted exclusively to children, will feature specially-themed rides and attractions including The Big Red Car ride, The Big Red Plane ride, Dorothy's Rosy Tea cups, Bouncin' with Wags ride, Henry's Splash Fountain, the S.S. Feathersword Pirate Ship play area, and the "Get Ready To Wiggle" show featuring the Wiggles' friends. The area will also include retail locations selling Wiggles merchandise and and the Yummy Yummy Cafe serving healthy meals.
"Wiggles World" will be populated by The Wiggles' cast of supporting characters: Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus, who will pose for photos and perform in daily shows. The Wiggles themselves - Anthony, Sam, Jeff and Murray - will make an appearance and perform at the park in 2007.
Also new for 2007 is "Operation SpyGirl," a new original live action adventure show created and produced exclusively for Six Flags by Joel Surnow, the creator of the Emmy, and Golden Globe Award-winning dramatic series "24." Surnow will produce the show in association with Asylum Entertainment. "Operation SpyGirl" will launch this spring at Six Flags Great America.
Beginning in May 2007, visitors to Six Flags Great America will witness "Operation SpyGirl's" heroine save the world at the conclusion of a dramatic storyline featuring a series of twists, turns and action sequences professionally choreographed by E.S.I., one of the best-known stunt design and coordination companies in the entertainment industry. SpyGirl will battle against both a ticking clock and the evil archvillain Max Condor in her attempt to save the world.
"Operation SpyGirl" gives us the flexibility to create original content that will extend beyond the boundaries of the theme park in years to come," said Mark Shapiro, Six Flags President and CEO. "Working with Joel Surnow to bring "Operation SpyGirl" to Six Flags Great America next summer is a major step forward in the development of the Six Flags entertainment offering. This plays into our strategy when you consider that our families are embracing a revitalized experience at Six Flags that stretches beyond just rides."
" 'Operation SpyGirl' is a fun and creative extension of the action-packed thrill shows I have created for television throughout my career, and what better place to bring it to life than at Six Flags, the thrill capital of the world," said Joel Surnow, creator of the "24" television show. "The entire 'Operation SpyGirl' experience will be an exciting wild ride from start to finish that Six Flags Great America guests are going to love."
Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE: SIX) headquartered in New York City.
24 is a registered trademark of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.
Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company. Founded in 1961, Six Flags is celebrating its 45th Anniversary in 2006. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE: SIX) headquartered in New York City.
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