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GURNEE, Ill., Jan. 17 -- Six Flags Great America
has announced plans for its third extensive family entertainment
expansion in less than 10 years. This spring, the Midwest's premier
theme park will see the addition of five new rides and a newly themed
Mardi Gras section of the park.
"Six Flags Great America is committed to providing an ever
evolving entertainment experience where families can play together,"
said vice president and general manager, Tim Black. "This is
a considerable expansion to our family product and we are excited
about the additions. This is one party our guests won't want to
miss."
Plans to update, expand and renew the existing Orleans Place section
of the park will convert the area into a non-stop Mardi Gras party.
The newly themed Mardi Gras section will host four of the park's
five new rides, including Six Flags Great America's 13th coaster,
Ragin' Cajun,
live entertainment and themed restaurants.
Ragin' Cajun
is a fast track roller coaster unlike any other at Six Flags Great
America. The only coaster of its type in the Midwest, Ragin'
Cajun will zigzag guests through 1,378 feet of quick twists,
tight curves and breathtaking drops. Its uniquely designed four-passenger
cars spin independently throughout the ride course, so that no two
ride experiences are alike. This family coaster's characteristic
hairpin turns and sudden spins will have guests ragin' about their
Cajun good time.
"Ragin' Cajun
will add a whole new coaster experience to our park," said
Black. "This wild, spinning adventure provides lots of thrills
and surprises that even the most experienced thrill-seekers will
appreciate."
Only the courageous will dare to experience the fury of the king
himself. King Chaos
will take fearless thrill-seekers to the outer limits of intensity
as it twirls riders high above the park's Mardi Gras celebration.
Passengers are seated in a two row, rectangular gondola while waiting
for the chaos to begin. Calm at first, the King baits its riders
into believing that it has granted them mercy. In reality, guests
experience the King's rolling rotations for a full two minutes before
finally returning to the ground.
If it's a more tame party fun-seekers crave, two new family attractions
are a must. Located at the heart of Mardi Gras, guests will find
Six Flags Great America's answer to the Big Easy. Up, up and away
guests will go on the park's new attraction, Big
Easy Balloons. The colorfully designed royal balloons set sail
every few minutes and gives riders the opportunity to enjoy an exciting,
whirly view of the party below. If they choose to spice things up
a bit, guests may also control their trip by wildly spinning their
balloon round and round.
While in Mardi Gras, be sure to board The Jester's
Wild Ride. This unique, Mardi Gras parade float rocks riders
forward and backward on a specially designed U-shaped track. Just
when guests think they have it all figured out, the ride's signature
spin kicks in. The Jester's
Wild Ride is an innovative, new family attraction that will
delight children of all ages.
Not to be outdone by the majesty of the new Mardi Gras section
is the park's fifth new attraction, Revolution.
Hold on tight because the star-spangled addition of this new ride
will leave guests screaming for more. Located in the park's County
Fair section, the Revolution
begins as riders board the brightly colored circular pendulum. Guests
spin round and round more than 65 feet above the midway enjoying
the swing of a lifetime.
In addition to the park's new rides and themed area, families can
experience six new shows, unique meet and greet opportunities with
the park's famous characters, an exciting festival series and a
party atmosphere that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the
Midwest.
"Introducing another great family package one year after the
2003 launch of an incredible roller coaster, re-enforces our commitment
to providing entertainment for all ages," said Black. "This
year, we've made it even easier for families to spend time together
by introducing a brand new line-up of fun the entire family will
enjoy."
More information about the Six Flags Great America 2004 season
can be found online at sixflags.com .
Six Flags, Inc. (NYSE: PKS) is the world's largest regional theme
park company. Through its subsidiaries, it owns and operates a total
of 39 parks in North America and Europe. Six Flags parks serve 35
of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Six Flags,
Inc. is a publicly held corporation with corporate offices in New
York City and Oklahoma City. The Company's stock trades on the NYSE
under the symbol: PKS.
SIX FLAGS and all related indicia are trademarks of Six Flags Theme
Parks Inc.(R) (TM).
SOURCE Six Flags Great America
CO: Six Flags Great America; Six Flags, Inc.
Web site: http://www.sixflags.com
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