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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world's largest regional theme park company, has announced that innovation and world-class entertainment will again take center stage at its 18 parks across North America for the 2014 season. The company's lineup includes an impressive collection of world-record rides, family and kids attractions, and the addition of an all new water park at its Georgia property.
"We are committed to delivering thrilling new attractions in every park every year and are tremendously excited about the 2014 season" said Jim Reid-Anderson, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "Next season's lineup is one of our most comprehensive packages ever as we truly offer something for every member of the family, from ultimate thrill-seekers to our youngest guests. Six Flags is going bigger each year as we create fun, thrilling and lasting memories for our guests".
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Six Flags Great Adventure opens its massive new attraction, Safari Off Road Adventure.
Boasting 1,200 animals from six continents including elephants, rhinos, tigers, giraffes and lions, Safari Off Road Adventure takes explorers on an exhilarating, interactive animal adventure.
“Wild Safari remained virtually unchanged for 38 years, and we are thrilled to begin an exciting and unprecedented new chapter for Six Flags Great Adventure” said John Fitzgerald, park president. “Safari Off Road Adventure combines the beauty and majesty of the world’s most exotic animals with a thrilling, off-road truck expedition. This VIP-style experience cannot be matched anywhere in the world”.
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Six Flags Over Texas dominates the North Texas sky with the park’s newest thrill ride.
At a staggering 400 feet, Texas SkyScreamer is now the park’s tallest attraction and will hold a world record title as the tallest tower swing ride in the world. Twenty-four riders sit two across in open-air swings while spinning in a 124-foot circle at speeds up to 35 mph. At its 40 story peak, guests will have the ultimate view of the Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth skylines.
“We are thrilled to add the tallest swing ride in the world to our premier line up of rides and attractions,” said Steve Martindale, park president of Six Flags Over Texas. “It offers the most unique ride experience for an attraction of this kind, and also lives up to the Texas mantra that everything is bigger in the Lone Star state!”
Texas SkyScreamer’s tower is painted red, white and blue with a globe that is surrounded with the words “Six Flags” and topped with the park’s iconic flags. The tower has redefined the park’s skyline.
