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Top 5 Attractions I'm Looking Forward To @ Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

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source Six Flags Discovery Kingdom looks to be one of the more unique parks on this trip, as it combines rides, with animals and marine life. The rides at this park look amazing, and some of them are very unique! Without further ado, let's get in to my top 5 most anticipated rides at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.  source 5. Harley Quinn Crazy Coaster I am excited to try Harley Quinn, as it will be the World's First Sky Warp when it opens. I always thought the concept was interesting, but the ride really clicked when I was able to learn more about it at the Skyline booth when I visited IAAPA. source 4.  Superman: Ultimate Flight Superman: Ultimate Flight is a SkyRocket II model from Premier. I absolutely love Phobia at Lake Compounce, as it provides an extremely thrilling, but smooth ride experience. I am excited to see how Superman, the prototype model, measures up! source 3. V2: Vertical Velocity V2 is an Intamin Impulse coaster, but it is a l

Six Flags Acquires New US Parks

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Press Release: "May 22, 2018 Houston, Phoenix, Buffalo, and Oklahoma City Parks Expand Market Reach GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Six Flags EntertainmentCorporation (NYSE:SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company, today announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with affiliates of Premier Parks, LLC to acquire the lease rights to operate five parks owned by EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR). The parks have previously been operated by Premier Parks, LLC of Oklahoma City. These latest acquisitions will expand the company’s portfolio of North American parks to twenty-five. “Today’s announcement represents another milestone in our strategic North-American growth initiative to seek out park acquisitions that expand our addressable market,” said Six Flags Chairman, CEO, and President, Jim Reid-Anderson. “These are all fantastic properties that complement our existing portfolio and provide tremendous added value and cross-visitation opportuniti

Top 5 Attractions I'm Looking Forward To At Disney California Adventure

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source Disney California Adventure opened in 2001 as the adult companion to Disneyland. This park featured more thrilling attractions not found next door. This looks like one of the oddest Disney parks out there, and I am ecstatic to be visiting it in June. Here is my top 5 countdown of attractions I'm most excited for at Disney California Adventure! source 5. Grizzly River Run I absolutely love water rides, and Grizzly River Run looks as it incorporates that great Disney theming into a soaking rapids experience. This ride looks to be longer than most rapids style rides, and I am extremely excited to experience it! source 4. Mickey's Fun Wheel I have never been on a swinging, Wonder Wheel style Ferris Wheel, so Mickey's Fun Wheel will be a totally new experience for me. I can only imagine the views of Paradise Bay from atop the ride, and cannot wait to try out the swinging cars! source 3. Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout Let me st