Six Flags México

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      Six Flags México
      Batman the Ride
      Batman: The Ride at Six Flags Mexico
      Location Mexico City, Mexico
      Coordinates 19°17′42″N 99°12′32″W / 19.295°N 99.209°W / 19.295; -99.209Coordinates: 19°17′42″N 99°12′32″W / 19.295°N 99.209°W / 19.295; -99.209
      Owner Six Flags, Inc.
      Opened April 19, 2000
      Previous names Reino Aventura
      Operating season All year, remaining closed some Mondays and Tuesdays
      Area 110 acres (0.45 km2)
      Rides
      Total 47
      Roller coasters 8
      Water rides 2
      Website Six Flags México

      Six Flags México is an amusement park located in the Tlalpan forest and borough, on the southern edge of Mexico City, Mexico. It is owned and operated by Six Flags Inc. and the only Six Flags park operating in Latin America. Six Flags México has become one of the most important theme parks in Mexico and the largest in Latin America. It was previously known as Reino Aventura and was a Mexican-owned and run theme park, during which time the orca whale Keiko (featured in the movie Free Willy) was its principal attraction.

      Reino Aventura

      Reino Aventura (Spanish for "Adventure Kingdom") opened its gates in 1982, and is ever since the largest theme park in Latin America. The park's mascot was a purple cartoon dragon named Cornelio. Since its opening, no new attractions were added, thus attendance dropped. In 1992 the park was closed for an extensive remodeling as well as adding new rides, opening once again on July 3, 1993, with the new moniker El Nuevo Reino Aventura (The New Adventure Kingdom) featuring new rides such as Río Salvaje (Wild River, a raft ride), Viaje Inesperado (Unexpected Trip, a motion simulator) and Roller Skater (a Vekoma Kiddie Coaster). In that same year, the feature film Free Willy was shot in the park. This attracted numerous animal rights organizations, which pressured the park to free the orca Keiko. After Keiko left, Cornelio the dragon became once again the Park's official mascot.

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      Six Flags México

      In 1999, Premier Parks bought Reino Aventura for an estimated $59 million. Under new administration, the park's name was officially changed to Six Flags. Twenty new attractions were added to the park, including Batman: The Ride, Medusa (a wooden roller coaster) and Kilauea. It opened its gates again on April 19, 2000 as Six Flags México.


      Premier Parks bought the rest of the stocks on Six Flags, and became Six Flags Inc., which is their current name. Six Flags México has the last Vekoma Waikiki Wave Super Flip, named Hurricane. Latest coaster openings in Six Flags México include Superman el Último Escape (2004), Magic Light Parade (2008), and The Dark Knight (2009).

      In 2011, the park will open Terminator X: A Laser Battle for Salvation, an indoor themed laser tag attraction.[1] On September 6, 2012, Six Flags México announced The Joker a Gerstlauer spinning coaster for the 2013 season.[2]The Joker was relocated from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom as Pandemonium from 2008-2012.[3][4] Also announced is two new events in October and December, Festival del Terror and Christmas in the Park, both starting in 2012.[2]

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      Attractions

      Horstacio, the world's former largest piñata.
      Vuelo Alpino.
      Wonder Woman and Chinese dragon car from Magic Light Parade.

      Pueblo Mexicano (Mexican Village)

      Pueblo Francés (French Village)

      • Mundo Marino (Dolphin Show)
      • Le Mans
      • Terminator X
      • Carrousel
      • Teatro Francés (Simulator)
      • The Joker

      Pueblo Polinesio (Polynesian Village)

      • Piña Loca (Crazy Pineapple)
      • Kilauea (Kilahuea Madness)
      • La Canoa
      • Tsunami
      • Vudú (Voodoo)
      • Curandero

      Hollywood

      • Batman: The Ride
      • Boomerang
      • Splash
      • Rock & Roll
      • Hollywood Speedway
      • Hollywood Tours

      Pueblo Suizo (Swiss Village)

      • Vuelo Alpino (Alpine Flight)
      • Roller Skater
      • Catapulta
      • Expreso Musical (Musical Express)
      • Vampire Infestation ~ New for 2012, formerly known as Van Helsing Live! Experience from 2009-2012

      Pueblo Vaquero (Cowboy Village)

      • Medusa
      • Huracán (Hurricane)
      • Rueda India
      • La Granja del Gallo Claudio (Foghorn Leghorn's Farm)
      • Ruleta (Wheel of Fortune)
      • La Cabaña del Tío Chueco (Uncle Crooked's Hut)
      • The Dark Knight Coaster

      El Circo de Bugs Bunny (Bugs Bunny's Circus)

      • Globo de Elmer (Elmer's Balloon)
      • Convoy del Correcaminos (Road Runner's Convoy)
      • Periférico
      • Euro Bungy
      • Jet Acrobático
      • Chiquimotor
      • Orca Aventura
      • Circo Express
      • Super Cornelio
      • Tamborcitos
      • La Casa de Piolín
      • Látigo
      • Gran Turismo
      • Oruga
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      References

      1. ^ "Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Investor Meeting Presentation". Six Flags. 4 November 2010. Retrieved 21 November 2010. 
      2. ^ a b Six Flags Mexico (September 6, 2012). "Six Flags Mexico is ready ...". Facebook. Retrieved September 6, 2012. 
      3. ^ Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (November 18, 2011). "When is Pandemonium closing?". Facebook. Retrieved November 20, 2011. 
      4. ^ Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (November 19, 2011). "why is the Pandemonium going". Facebook. Retrieved November 20, 2011. 
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