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Posted at 5:23 PM EDT (2123 GMT)
 Mar. 14th, 2007 -- Six Flags announced today that it will launch its new VIP Program at all its US-based theme parks for the 2007 season. This new program provides more concierge- level service and benefits than any other theme park program of its kind, and offers guests special opportunities in everything from parking to ride access, games, private character meet-and-greets, photos, meals and more.
The VIP Program is a full-service, first-class hosted and guided
experience. Guests who reserve the VIP Program for themselves and their families will be contacted in advance by a specially-trained Six Flags VIP Host to ascertain their family's preferences and favorite rides, food, Looney Tunes and Justice League characters and shows, all of which will be incorporated as the host plans the guests' full day of fun and activities.
The VIP Host will be the guests' private tour guide for the day,
escorting them throughout their visit to Six Flags. These hosts are
knowledgeable about every aspect of their park; each was recruited to
audition for a role in the VIP Program, and upon acceptance into the
program completed an elite guest relations training program designed to
deliver the highest-possible guest relations experience.
The Six Flags VIP Program includes:
* Preferred parking;
* Park admission;
* Front-of-the-line ride access;
* All meals;
* Snacks;
* Games;
* Reserved seating at shows;
* A private character meet-and-greet with guests' favorite Looney Tunes or Justice League character;
* A complimentary photograph with that character;
* A complimentary attraction.
The VIP Program will be customized to include safaris, animal
attractions, standalone waterparks or adjacent waterparks for those Six
Flags parks which have these elements.
"We designed the Six Flags VIP Program around a complete entertainment and guest service experience that no other theme park could match," said Brandon Holst, Six Flags Manager of Guest Programs and Special Services. "From first- class guest service to a full portfolio of activities and
amenities that include the best family and thrill rides in the world,
games, meals, shows and characters, the Six Flags VIP Program takes theconcept of a guest-centric environment to a new level. Families can plan their ideal day in advance -- and then Six Flags will take the lead in
turning all their dreams into reality."
For more information, or to arrange for the VIP Program, guests can
visit sixflags.com/vip. The VIP Program is suggested for a minimum of four people. The price per person (plus tax) is $249.00 at Six Flags Great America in Chicago, IL; Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ; Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA; and Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia,CA. The price per person (plus tax) is $199.00 at Six Flags America inWashington, DC; Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, TX; Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, KY; Six Flags New England in Agawam, MA; Six Flags Over Georgia in Atlanta, GA; Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington,TX; Six Flags St. Louis in St. Louis, MO; and The Great Escape in Lake George, NY.
Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company.
Founded in 1961, Six Flags celebrated its 45th Anniversary in 2006. It is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE: SIX) headquartered in New York City. For more information, please visit Six Flags. This press release was provided by PR Newswire.
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vedved82491
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Hmm, I have mixed feelings about this. I honestly don't like the front of the line pass because many of the more popular coasters already get big enough lines, and waiting even longer just because some group gets privelages, however, the upside to that is if they DO want to do that, they must pay between 200-250 dollars for one ticket. I agree with that. If they really want VIP, then they better pay for it and it deserves to come at a price.
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| 3/14/2007 6:03 PM |
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mikey53
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This is a great option for celebs and any other wealthy individuals who want to experience all there is to these parks without the daunting and dreadfull lines that appear during the summer months. I love it and I might try this out this summer when I visit Six Flags Great Adventure in July.
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| 3/14/2007 6:35 PM |
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stevetothekizzo
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I did this at Six Flags Great Adventure over a year ago. It was freakin' awesome. The only difference is that you could do the VIP without the guide and it was cheaper. I wonder if you still need the guide. We kept riding Nitro over and over when the line was 2 hours long.
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| 3/14/2007 6:45 PM |
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coasterman1234
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It's really not that bad of a deal, considering all of its benefits. I would get it. It would be nice if it included free on-ride photos as well like Cedar Point's Millennium Package does.
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| 3/14/2007 6:46 PM |
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Michael C
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I'm a bit curious to what they mean by Complimentary attraction. If this up-charge attractions?
as for the deal itself I think it may back fire. Granted some People might invest the money but many wont. There new target Families won't use this. More affluent potential patrons won't be going to a SFI park when they can use there money to go to a more high scale park. They are more likely to go to Busch gardens, Disney, universal, or go to a park out side the US. Locals go to SFI parks and most arias don't have locals that can afford 200-250 per person.
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| 3/14/2007 11:05 PM |
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Wes
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I can't see spending $200 for a day at the park, but there are people out there with that kind of money that would.
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| 3/15/2007 3:38 PM |
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Michael C
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I can agree some people do have that sort of money. But like I mentioned above. How many people that can afford $200 a person per ticket for one day would go to a SFI park instead of a more reputable higher class park?
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| 3/15/2007 10:39 PM |
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Hammy2003
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What an awesome job that would be.... just take rich, famous people around the park, and give 'em their own all-day tour. I would love to get paid to do that!!
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| 3/16/2007 12:08 AM |
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Jimmy B
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The way I see it, this is actually a great package deal as it is for a group of four looking to conquer the complete package of the park. $200 per person isn't as bad as you might think.
Each component individually adds up to well over $200 per person.
Even if you take the base needs of the guests -- parking, park admission, meals, games, and gifts, it can add up to nearly $150 per person. So getting a attraction, concert, better parking, priority ride boarding, the water park (admission and parking) and a tour guide for a little more makes it a better deal (again) for those who want to utilize everything the park has to offer. This assumes that the group of four all pay adult admission.
Maybe the VIP package can be revised to include hotel accomodations for VIP guests that might be even more enticing to more visitors.
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| 3/16/2007 3:16 PM |
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giantdipper#1
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Guess I'm pretty lonely in seeing this as a VERY bad idea. Theme parks should be a good experience for all attending--they're expensive for everyone to attend these days (parking at $10 to $15 a day--yikes!), and everyone deserves a shot at a good time with decent queue wait times, etc. Unless Six Flags has also improved its customer service (especially in their queue efficiency) dramatically, this is yet another slow down, made even worse because it favors the wealthy. If you've felt like a guest that Six Flags didn't care about in the past, this could only worsen that feeling...
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| 3/16/2007 10:52 PM |
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I love DW
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I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not. It would make Six Flags more money but I can see it making others mad that some get it just because they want to pay that much money to get to the front of the line. But I would say if I had that much money to blow I would do it.
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| 3/17/2007 2:18 AM |
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Michael C
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Jimmy B - I guess my thing is I don't play the games. I might spend 20-30 on food(snacks and meals). I don't get the onride photos and I care even less bout getting a picture with a superhero or character. Not to mention if I have a season pass this is even less worth my money. but even on a regular day if I enter, park , eat that's $105 dollars. even if that free attraction means an up charge and I do Sky coaster at what $35 that's still $60 worth of games i have to spend. front of line access I don't want i don't believe in line cutting in any form.
giantdipper#1 - I feel the same way. you're not alone.
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| 3/18/2007 1:09 AM |
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jonny228
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I really think this is a great deal and unfortunately I think at Magic Mountain this will be used in an overabundance and eventually the prices will be raised.
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| 3/29/2007 2:43 AM |
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