Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Opens SkyScreamer - Memorial Day Weekend

VALLEJO, Calif., May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Travis Air Force Base squadron members took to the sky at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom today, as the first "flyers" to experience the park's newest thrill ride, SkyScreamer. SkyScreamer, which opens to the public on Friday, May 27, is the latest sensation in tower rides, and takes the concept of spinning round and round to a new level of thrills. The lofty attraction joins the park's unique array of rides, shows and interactive animal experiences.

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At 150-feet high, SkyScreamer is the equivalent in height to the park's tallest roller coaster, Medusa, and will give passengers a bird's eye view of the entire park. With a capacity of 32 guests sitting two across in open air swings, the "star points" upon which the swings are attached, spin while climbing to the top of the tower, as riders orbit around. At full swing, guests revolve in a 98-foot circle at speeds of 43 mph for 2 1/2 minutes. Once the sun sets, SkyScreamer will be lit from top to bottom, creating a stunning focal point.

"There is nothing like it in Northern California," said Dale Kaetzel, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Park President. "The sense of soaring so high is both exhilarating and nail-biting, and it's that anticipation before the ride starts that gets the heart pumping."

SkyScreamer, which is topped with an iconic globe surrounded by the words Six Flags on two sides, was manufactured by Funtime of Austria, a world leader in unique and exciting rides. The colorful tower and globe offers a new look to the overall park skyline.

From May 27 through June 26, 2011, guests can literally earn their wings by braving SkyScreamer 10 times during this time period by participating in the SkyScreamer Frequent Flyer Program.  On their first ride, guests receive a punch card that serves as their frequent flyer card. The card is punched by a ride operator on each subsequent ride until guests hit their tenth ride to receive a special commemorative pewter SkyScreamer wing pins.

Starting Memorial Day weekend, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is open daily through August 21, then on weekends and select dates through January 1, 2011, including Fright Fest Presented by Snickers®, its annual month-long Halloween event and Holiday in the Park starting November 27 through the end of the 2011 season. For more information or to purchase a Season Pass online, visit www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world's largest regional theme park company with 2010 revenue of nearly $1.0 billion and 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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