Six Flags New England Promises More Value...More BIZARRO...More Flags...More Fun

Park Opens April 10-26 for extended Spring Break and 17 days of fun

AGAWAM, Mass., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six Flags New England, the
premiere destination for affordable family fun, kicks off a new season of
world-class entertainment and thrills on Friday, April 10. The park is poised
for its biggest season ever with a bizarre coaster transformation, an exciting
concert lineup, extended hours, incredible pricing, an all-new stage show 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 launch the
2009 season on April 10, 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 on opening day. 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.

As part of this season long celebration, Six Flags New England 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 this season include:

-- BIZARRO - Six Flags New England is turning up the heat with the
transformation of Superman: Ride of Steel - voted the #1 rated steel
coaster on the planet - to BIZARRO. The adventure will begin as
guests
climb aboard the newly-designed BIZARRO coaster cars which feature
custom built audio in each headrest. After a menacing climb, riders
plunge 221 feet into the first of two fog-filled tunnels that will
launch guests into BIZARRO's mysterious world. Throughout the 3
1/2 minute journey, riders will fly 77 miles-per-hour through high
bank
twists and turns while soaring through bizarre building structures and
sprinting through open-aired "S" shields. The thrills will
continue as the train enters a spaghetti bowl of twists and turns that
trigger fiery flame effects timed perfectly with the heart-pumping
audio. The journey will cap off with a second plunge into a tunnel of
multi-sensory effects before returning to the station house and back
to
Earth. BIZARRO opens Memorial Day weekend.

-- The Blitz - Guests will soar to new heights on the all-new slingshot
ride that will launch riders more than 20 stories into the New England
sky before shooting back to earth for a touchdown.

-- Jokers Wildcard - This fan favorite is back and ready to take guests
for
a crazy ride that only the Joker can provide. Climb aboard the
colorfully themed cars and be shuffled around until the deck is mixed
with fun and laughter.

-- Show Stoppin' - Set in the Rockville Theater, the award winning
Show Stoppin' is headlined by talented performers who sing and
dance through an explosion of today's high-energy, chart-topping
favorites.

-- The Best of Dick's Bloopers - This new interactive show 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.

-- Johnny Rockets Express - Step right up and order. World-famous Johnny
Rockets shakes, fries, onion rings and chicken tenders are all on the
menu at this new express version of one of the park's most popular
restaurants.

-- Thomas Town(SM)- The all-new pop jet fountain will keep youngsters
cool
this summer as they explore the wonders of Thomas Town.

-- Extended Spring Break Hours - The celebration just got bigger and
better. Six Flags New England will be open daily April
10-26...that's 17 straight days of Spring Break Fun for the whole
family.

-- KISS 95.7 Summer Kick-Off - KISS FM gets the party started with a
mega-lineup on May 3 with top artists Flo Rida, Lady Gaga, The
Veronicas, Boys Like Girls and We The Kings. All concerts are free
with
park admission or a Season Pass.

Additionally, Six Flags New England offers fun for the entire family with 10
thrilling coasters headlined by Cyclone, BATMAN - The Dark Knight and
Pandemonium; three children's areas including Thomas Town(SM), Looney Tunes
Movie Town and Wiggles World; and meet and greets with Six Flags' world-famous
cast of characters.

"Our diversified entertainment and new attractions will thrill the entire
family this season," said Larry Litton, Six Flags New England park president.
"Six Flags New England is the premiere destination for affordable, close to
home family fun and our summer of escape will provide value like never
before."

For an entire season of fun and unlimited visits, guests can purchase a 2009
Season Pass - on sale now for $74.99 when purchasing online at sixflags.com.
Season Passes offer unlimited visits to any Six Flags theme park in the United
States, five FREE tickets for friends and more than $400 in savings on in-park
food and fun. In addition, Season Pass holders will enjoy exclusive ride
times as well as private Season Pass Holder Appreciation picnics.

The park's operating hours during opening weekend will be 10:30 a.m. - 7:00
p.m. on Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
on Sunday. For additional information about Six Flags New England operating
hours, tickets, rides, shows and special events please visit us at
sixflags.com/newengland.

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'sNew 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.

SIX FLAGS and all related indicia are trademarks of Six Flags Theme Parks Inc.
, TM and 2009.
LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and (C)
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Starburst (R), TM trademarks (C)Mars, Incorporated 2009.
(C) 2009 The Wiggles Pty Ltd.
Thomas & Friends (C) 2009 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.
BATMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and (C) DC
Comics.
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SOURCE Six Flags New England

Melissa Pinkerton, Six Flags, +1-413-786-9300 ext. 3358, mpinkert@sftp.com