Slide the Amazon on Six Flags America's new Zoomazon Falls

BOWIE, Md., April 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Maryland's best theme and water park just got better, faster, more spectacular, and wetter as Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor pulls back the rainforest canopy to introduce Zoomazon Falls and opens the curtains on four sensational new shows!

This summer at Hurricane Harbor water park, guests leave the inner tubes behind as they climb to the top of an Amazonian-themed forest at Zoomazon Falls. There, they'll take in a spectacular view before choosing their descent path on one of four, twisting, turning, body slides, each enhanced by waterfalls, tropical decor, jungle soundtracks, and more.  Zoomazon Falls features more than a half-mile of wild, watery excitement. 

Zoomazon Falls joins 15 "splash-tastic" water attractions at Hurricane Harbor, including Hurricane Bay, one of the world's largest wave pools, the six-story funnel of fun Tornado, and two areas for little splashers: Crocodile Cal's Caribbean Beach House and Buccaneer Beach. In 2010, Six Flags America upgraded the 70,000 square-foot pool deck and added shading around Hurricane Bay, plus introduced a new daily song and dance show to create a resort-style oasis for its guests.

This newly-announced slide project marks the latest addition to Maryland's best theme park for the 2011 season. Six Flags America also announces four new stage spectaculars coming this season:

• SURVIVOR LIVE!- Survivor is going live!  Be prepared to travel to an island far away as the Emmy Award-winning reality show ignites on stage in this interactive adventure! This cutting-edge show highlights the best in music and choreography and features state-of-the-art sets and lavish costumes. Opens Friday, May 27.
• Bob the Builder ™ Live at Six Flags America- Join Bob the Builder™ and the Can-Do Crew as they call on the assistance of the builders in the audience for a very special project!  With a little singing, dancing, building, and a whole lot of fun, this team is sure to get the job done!  Opens Friday, May 27.
• Turn Up the Heat- Summertime at Six Flags America gets hotter than ever in this sizzling explosion of suntan-inspiring music and dance!  Classic summer hits are given a contemporary makeover as they mash together with current pop culture to create a totally new, unique sound.  Opens Saturday, May 28.
• Blundering Buccaneers Stunt Show- Pirate Red Rob causes chaotic mischief at the expense of the rest of the fleet in high-energy, comedic, stunt show adventure that is sure to inspire and amaze. Opens Saturday, April 16.

"We are pleased to give our guests even more thrills this summer at Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor as we introduce Zoomazon Falls and four brand new shows," said John Winkler, Six Flags America park president. "We've made a commitment to the Baltimore and Washington, DC region to continue to expand our entertainment offerings and make Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor the best place to spend the summer. This year's new additions further that momentum."

Located just 15 minutes west of Annapolis, MD and a short drive from Baltimore and Washington, DC, Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor is Maryland's best theme and water park and premier destination for family fun.  This giant park features world-class roller coasters, children's areas, thrilling daily stage shows, and other attractions that make Six Flags America a true family destination with something for everyone!

Six Flags America theme park opens Saturday, April 16, 2011. Hurricane Harbor opens Saturday, May 21, 2011. To learn more about the park, visit sixflags.com/America.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation:

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world's largest regional theme park company with 19 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Six Flags Over Texas, the company's flagship location, is celebrating its 50th anniversary season in 2011.

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