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In the News (Tue 29 Dec 09)

  
  SplashTown
As you may have heard, SplashTown has been sold and is no longer a Six Flags park.
But rest assured, it will be open for business April 28, 2007.
Join Team Six, and every week you'll have the chance to win a Wii console.
www.sixflags.com /national/alert/SplashTown.aspx   (0 words)

  
  Six Flags Astroworld   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Six Flags Astroworld is a theme park that is part of the Six Flags chain.
Six Flags Astroworld's claim to fame is the Texas Cyclone, which is one of the largest wooden roller coaster s in the United States.
Astroworld is adjacent to Six Flags Waterworld, a water park, and is nearby the Reliant Park complex.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Six_Flags_Astroworld.html   (380 words)

  
 Six Flags Astroworld - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Similarly, Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas is known officially as "Fiesta Texas, A Six Flags Theme Park".
Six Flags AstroWorld's major claims to fame are the Texas Cyclone, which, when built, was one of the largest wooden roller coasters in the United States; the Ultra Twister, which was widely regarded as one of the most unique rides in the United States.
Six Flags Astroworld was located on approximately 100-acres on the Interstate 610 (South Loop) at Kirby Drive in southern Houston, Texas.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Six_Flags_Astroworld   (793 words)

  
 Six Flags - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Six Flags NYSE: PKS is a chain of amusement parks and theme parks headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and New York City.
The Six Flags chain began in 1961 with the creation of Six Flags Over Texas by Angus G. Wynne at Arlington in Tarrant County, which featured (in the beginning) a Native American village, a gondola ride, a railroad, some Wild West shows, a stagecoach ride, and "Skull Island", a pirate-themed adventure attraction.
Six Flags Splashtown in unincorporated Harris County (Spring), near Houston.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Six_Flags   (861 words)

  
 MultiVu - TORNADO TO TOUCH DOWN AT SIX FLAGS SPLASHTOWN — SPRING 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Six Flags parks serve 34 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.
SIX FLAGS and all related indicia are trademarks of Six Flags Theme parks Inc. ®, ™ and © 2005.
www.prnewswire.com /mnr/sixflags/21129   (537 words)

  
 Six Flags - For Investors - Press Release
Six Flags said it retains a significant presence in Houston with its Six Flags SplashTown water park, which is located on another site in the city and is expected to be enhanced with equipment from AstroWorld.
Six Flags will also continue to serve the market with its parks in San Antonio and Arlington.
SIX FLAGS and all related indicia are trademarks of Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. (R), (TM) and (C) 2005.
investors.sixflags.com /phoenix.zhtml?c=61629&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=755546   (623 words)

  
 Houston Strategies: Six Flags Astroworld to close permanently
It's also possible Six Flags may be acquired soon and the buyer may have alternate plans.
Six Flags obviously think they can get good money for the park, but it will require demolition and clearing, and it's right next to the freeway, which is more attractive for commercial use than residential.
If Six Flags is carrying $2 billion in debt, is looking for ways to maintain liquidity and keep shareholders happy, it only makes sense to close and sell off their low-performing properties.
houstonstrategies.blogspot.com /2005/09/six-flags-astroworld-to-close.html   (1871 words)

  
 Six Flags, Inc. :: Tornado to Touch Down at Six Flags SplashTown - Spring 2005
Six Flags AstroWorld season passes are available online at sixflags.com for $59.99 each plus tax (with Family Four Pack purchase).
Six Flags SplashTown only season passes are also available online for $44.99 each plus tax (with Family Four Pack purchase).
Six Flags SplashTown is owned by Six Flags, Inc., the world's largest regional theme park company.
sev.prnewswire.com /entertainment/20050128/DAF03528012005-1.html   (553 words)

  
 AstroWorld theme park in Houston to close - Boston.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Six Flags Inc. is closing its Six Flags AstroWorld theme park at the end of the year and is looking for a buyer for the 109-acre site that sits near Reliant Park, Houston's entertainment district and Texas Medical Center.
HOUSTON --Six Flags Inc. is closing its Six Flags AstroWorld theme park at the end of the year and is looking for a buyer for the 109-acre site that sits near Reliant Park, Houston's entertainment district and Texas Medical Center.
Oklahoma City-based Six Flags said it considered the park's performance in the past several years as well as issues over offsite parking rights related to Reliant Stadium and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
www.boston.com /business/articles/2005/09/12/astroworld_theme_park_in_houston_to_close?mode=PF   (340 words)

  
 KXII | AstroWorld Theme Park to Close at Year's End   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Kieran Burke, chairman and CEO of Six Flags, said the company decided the best way to enhance shareholder value was to sell the theme park because of the significant increase in real estate values in the Houston market.
Six Flags said it considered the park's performance in the past several years as well as issues over offsite parking rights related to Reliant Stadium and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
The closing will affect 119 permanent jobs, but Six Flags said a number of those people may be offered jobs at other Six Flags sites.
www.kxii.com /home/headlines/1844102.html   (318 words)

  
 Six Flags Adding Tornado Slides At Two Water Parks - News
Spring, TX and St. Louis, MO -- Six Flags announced the addition of an enormous water thrill ride called Tornado at both Six Flags St. Louis' Hurricane Harbor and Six Flags SplashTown waterparks for the 2005 season.
At St. Louis' Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Tornado will be the first major addition since it opened in 1999.
Construction on Tornado at Six Flags Splashtown is arleady complete, but guests will have to wait until the park opens for the 2005 season on Sat., April 30.
www.ultimaterollercoaster.com /news/stories/20050131_01.shtml   (401 words)

  
 San Antonio Theme Parks - SeaWorld, Six Flags & Splashtown   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Make Six Flags Fiesta Texas your next stop with thrilling adult and children's rides, shows and skill games.
And don’t forget Splashtown, with plenty of thrills and chills from kid’s rides to a relaxing ride down the river.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is a theme and water park located in San Antonio that reflects the heritage and culture of its Southwest roots.
www.sanantoniovisit.com /visitors/things_themeparks.asp   (513 words)

  
 Theme Park Timelines
Six Flags Atlantis is sold and reverts back to the name Atlantis, The Water Kingdom (until it was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992).
Six Flags is close to filing for bankruptcy due to Wesray’s debt.
Six Flags Ohio and SeaWorld Cleveland are combined into one park and renamed Six Flags Worlds of Adventure.
timelines.home.insightbb.com /sfcorp_years.htm   (1348 words)

  
 Six Flags Forms Alliance With Energy Supplier - News
The alliance gives Six Flags competitive energy rates for its parks and tools to help manage their energey usage.
The agreement covers Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Arlington; Six Flags Astroworld in Houston; and Six Flags SplashTown in Spring, Texas.
Direct Energy will also be a marketing partner for Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, under its CPL Retail Energy brand.
www.ultimaterollercoaster.com /news/stories/20050201_01.shtml   (221 words)

  
 Theme Park City Newslog
Park officials announced today that the new Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park will be free with regular theme park admission.
She was thrown from her seat, slammed through a gyprock wall and fell 20 feet to the floor." From CBC News.
Oklahoma City-based Six Flags sold the park last year to Cedar Fair LP, whose parks include Cedar Point in Sandusky." From The News-Herald.
www.themeparkcity.com /2005_01_01_archive.html   (2799 words)

  
 Six Flags, Inc. - Famous Theme Park Company
This historic document was printed by the American Banknote Company and has an ornate border around it with a vignette of the statue of liberty infront of a globe.
Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company.
Six Flags theme parks serve 35 of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the United States.
www.scripophily.net /sixflagsinc.html   (414 words)

  
 Places to Park It: Wonder Worlds, Playlands and Theme Parks of Texas; What's New at Texas Theme Parks This Summer
Six Flags SplashTown's new extreme tubing experience, Tornado, offers a perfect place to hop on for a summer rush.
Also adding a "Wow" factor to the summer are the Amazing Acrobats of China, one of Six Flags Over Texas' three new blockbuster shows in Arlington.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio has added new shows to its award-winning lineup as well, with country musicals, classic rock revivals and Motown celebrations.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/04-29-2005/0003494231&EDATE=   (843 words)

  
 Hometown News
Six Flags to Close AstroWorld Theme Park in Houston
Six Flags, Inc Monday announced that it will permanently close its AstroWorld theme park in Houston at the end of the 2005 season.
The company also announced it has engaged Cushman & Wakefield to market the 109-acre site to the real estate development community.
www.kbtv4.tv /news?mode=shownews&id=9446   (582 words)

  
 CoasterFanatics.Com - News: Six Flags to Close AstroWorld Theme Park in Houston and Sell 109-Acre Site
Six Flags to Close AstroWorld Theme Park in Houston and Sell 109-Acre Site
Six Flags, Inc. today announced that it will permanently close its AstroWorld theme park in Houston at the end of the 2005 season, and that it has engaged Cushman & Wakefield to market the 109-acre site to the real estate development community.
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www.coasterfanatics.com /sec_news/news_detail.asp?id=863   (679 words)

  
 Ars Nova: Flags   (Site not responding. Last check: )
With the flags standing out so briskly, it makes me think it might be a bit chilly to be getting wet.
I'd like to see the shot from the base of the slide looking up as someone is decending...
Posted by: G N Bassett at May 12, 2005 01:52 PM Post a comment
www.laanba.net /photoblog/archives/2005/05/flags.php   (53 words)

  
 Six Flags 2005 - ThrillNetwork Boards
With all of Six Flags admitted financial troubles, it is truly amazing all they are getting this year.
When six flags fiesta texas got the tornado water slide it was a big hit.
Yeah, most people won't, but I just including everything I could find that Six Flags parks were getting next year.
www.thrillnetwork.com /boards/showthread.php?t=33724&page=1&pp=15   (1362 words)

  
 Theme Parks Online
Tornado to Touch Down at Six Flags SplashTown - Spring 2005
Officials confirm Tornado, an enormous new thrill ride, will touch down at Six Flags SplashTown for the 2005 season on opening day, April 30.
Read the decision forum about this Tornado to Touch Down at Six Flags SplashTown - Spring 2005
www.themeparksonline.org /tponews.asp?ID=4155   (496 words)

  
 KRBE Gallery
Check out 104 KRBE hanging out at Six Flags AstroWorld and Splashtown.
Michele Fisher at the 104 KRBE AstroLounge at Six Flags AstroWorld
Carson at 104 KRBE's AstroLounge at Six Flags AstroWorld
www.104krbe.com /media/photos/krbe/six_flags/gallery.htm   (72 words)

  
 Theme Parks   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Overview of Six Flags, Inc. with company information and a listing of domestic and international parks.
Find theme parks and resorts located throughout the world, both past and present, as well as sites about boardwalks, mazes, water parks, and roller coasters.
Six Flags Theme Parks (26) Anheuser-Busch Theme Parks (12) Medieval Times - experience the adventure and romance of the...
www.electronicsview.com /Recreation/Theme_Parks   (887 words)

  
 Six Flags SplashTown Water Park - Spring - Reviews of Six Flags SplashTown Water Park - TripAdvisor   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Six Flags SplashTown Water Park - Spring - Reviews of Six Flags SplashTown Water Park - TripAdvisor
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Explore our site to find travel information and unbiased reviews on Spring tourism, hotels, restaurants, maps and much more.
www.tripadvisor.com /Attraction_Review-g56003-d536229-Reviews-SplashTown-Houston_Texas.html   (470 words)

  
 Suburban Extended Stay Hotel in Houston - Choice Hotels International
Spend the day with the family at Six Flags AstroWorld and Six Flags SplashTown.
At Six Flags AstroWorld, thrill seekers will enjoy daring roller coasters, a spinning water slide and other extreme rides.
Cool off at Six Flags SplashTown, offering more than 40 acres and 2 million gallons of fun on body slides, tube slides, a giant wave pool, a lazy river and many children's areas.
www.suburbanhotels.com /extended-stay-hotel-houston.html   (413 words)

  
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Six Flags SplashTown is Houston’s largest and most diverse water park featuring over 40 acres and two million gallons of summer fun.
Tornado, an enormous new thrill ride, will touch down at Six Flags SplashTown.
SplashTown is located just minutes north of downtown Houston on I-45 in Spring, Texas.
www.wegoplaces.com /Attraction_59890.aspx   (0 words)

  
 Attractions.com - Attraction Details: Six Flags Splashtown Houston
The whole family will enjoy dozens of splashy water adventures and acres of incredible rides, slides, chutes and floats
SplashTown is accessible from the north service road.
From the north use exit 69A Louetta Rd. cross over the interstate and come up the north service road.
www.attractions.com /attractions/viewAttractionDetails.asp?id=2329   (75 words)

  
 PressDetail   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio: Currently open weekends, open daily May 30 - August 21
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Arlington: Open daily May 27- August 28
Six Flags Over Texas Arlington: Currently open weekends, open daily May 13 - August 28
travel.state.tx.us /pressroom/PressDetail.aspx?id=50   (711 words)

  
 Direct Energy lands Six Flags power account - 2005-01-31 - Houston Business Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Six Flags Theme Parks Inc. and Direct Energy have formed a two-year strategic alliance that makes Direct Energy Business Services the official energy company for Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Arlington, Six Flags AstroWorld in Houston; and Six Flags SplashTown in Spring.
Six Flags (NYSE: PKS), based in Okahoma City, owns and operates regional theme amusement and water parks.
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www.bizjournals.com /houston/stories/2005/01/31/daily11.html?t=printable   (212 words)

  
 Magnolia City News: September 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Families displaced by Hurricane Katrina are invited to enjoy Six Flags Astroworld and Six Flags Splashtown free
a valid state issued ID at the Six Flags AstroWorld and Six Flags SplashTown front gates to receive free
AstroWorld on Monday, September 5 by bringing a new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more to the Six Flags AstroWorld
ci.magnolia.tx.us /2005_09_01_news_archive.html   (602 words)

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