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-Press Release- The newest Six Flags "Species of Fear" revealed -- Tatsu - Fly at the Speed of Fear -- Valencia, CA (Nov 17, 2005) -- Marking the renown Thrill Park's 35th anniversary, Six Flags Magic Mountain unleashes another monster addition to its supreme coaster dynasty with TATSU, a "flying beast" to soar into the record books as the tallest, fastest and longest flying coaster on Planet Earth! This new species of fear is slated for a Spring 2006 invasion. "Six Flags is known world-wide as the industry leader in next generation thrills. And, bar none, Six Flags Magic Mountain leads the pack always adding the biggest and the best," stated Del Holland, vice president and general manager of Six Flags California. "There's no better way to commemorate the Park's 35th anniversary than to continue to live up to our reputation – give our guests a stunning one-of-a-kind ride experience only Six Flags can deliver!" Reaching far beyond traditional thrills, this one-of-a-kind flying beast will take the coaster riding experience to the next generation. Fearless riders will brave a never-been-done-before completely integrated flight pattern – up, down, over and through -- the Park's distinct mountainous terrain with nothing but the sky above and the ground below in a unique "horizontal to earth" flying position. The flight begins with great anticipation as riders board sleek dragon-like vehicles and ascend TATSU'S 170-foot tall lift with arms stretched forward, feet trailing behind and eyes intensely focused on the landscape below. Once reaching the crest, riders will flylike never before, plummeting straight down the mountain, soaring over Roaring Rapids, before entering a sharp 180-degree turn back up the hillside to round the Park's landmark bright orange Sky Tower. The heart-pounding sensation continues as riders race up and down the mountainous terrain, darting in-and-out of looming trees, blazing over the tops of four inversions while dodging Roaring Rapids, Ninja, Orient Express and crossing an opposing Revolution train high above Valencia Falls. Aboard the wings of TATSU, riders will fly at speeds in excess of 62 miles-per-hour through a series of "butterflies-in-your-stomach" plunges, huge sweeping spirals, stomach wrenching loops and sharp dives, high speed banked curves all deliberately designed to enhance the ultimate sensation of flight. With more than 3,602 feet of blazing red, orange and yellow twisted steel track barely visible intertwined through the mountainside, TATSU'S intense three-and-a-half minute flight faces a dramatic 263-foot change in elevation from its highest peak to inches off the ground and spans four separate areas of the Park. "Six Flags Magic Mountain exemplifies the powerful Six Flags thrill brand," stated Paul Ruben, North American editor of Park World magazine and noted roller coaster historian. "Besides strapping yourself onto a jet fighter, no where else can you experience this unique acrobatic flying experience. Tatsu is a tremendous addition to this renown thrill park and the missing link to their remarkable world-class coaster collection." Representing one of the largest capital investments in recent years, TATSU will make a dramatic change to the Park's skyline situated high atop the mountain at SamuraiSummit – where time-honored customs of the Far East welcome the newest species into Six Flags' supreme coaster dynasty. The myth and legend of the great Japanese dragon TATSU will cometo life when fearless riders board its wings and fly at the speed of fear! Designed and engineered exclusively for Six Flags Magic Mountain by design coaster experts, Bolliger & Mabillard of Switzerland, TATSU represents the Parks 17th record-setting roller coaster. Since the Park's inception in 1971, Six Flags Magic Mountain continues to deliver the next generation of thrill rides, including X – the world's first and only 4th dimensional coaster; Déjà Vu – the tallest and fastest suspended looping coaster in the world; Superman™ The Escape - the first and only ride to break the 100-mph speed barrier; Viper - the tallest looping coaster in the world; The Riddler's Revenge – the tallest and fastest standup coaster on the planet and Revolution – the world's first 360-degree looping coaster. Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company. Through its subsidiaries, it owns and operates a total of 29 parks in North America. 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. The Company's stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol: PKS. --Six Flags Magic Mountain-- Type of Ride: Flying coaster Seating: Horizontal, face-down, four people across Thrills: Flies through the sky on top of Samurai Summit Cost: $21,000,000 Height: 170 feet Maximum Drop: 111 feet Total Elevation Change: 263 feet Top Speed: 62 miles per hour Inversions: 4 Track Length: 3,602 feet Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard; Monthey, Switzerland Height requirement: 54 inches Trains: 3 trains; with 32 people on each train Capacity: Approximately 1,600 people per hour Opening date: May 13, 2006 Name Meaning: "Tatsu" is Japanese for "Flying Beast". 5/9/06 :: The Final Update Six Flags Magic Mountain It's almost over, the time is almost here. Check out the final construction update for Tatsu. This update consists of the final touches to the ride being done. Take me There! :: Discuss 5/3/06 :: Tatsu From Station Six Flags Magic Mountain Another training day and yet another chance to get an inside look at what's going on with Six Flags Magic Mountain's new beast! Take me There! :: Discuss   4/28/06 :: Mannequins? Six Flags Magic Mountain Looks like mannequins have taken over Tatsu...well not quite. We have photos of human riders on Tatsu, sucks it couldn't be me! Take me There! :: Discuss   4/24/06 :: Tatsu From Sky Tower Six Flags Magic Mountain Join Dan and Corey from CoasterRealm.com as they climb atop Sky Tower to bring us an amazing Tatsu update from above! Take me There! :: Discuss   4/21/06 :: Tatsu Testing Pictures Six Flags Magic Mountain After releasing the testing videos, it was finally time to add some testing pictures. So here you go, take a look at the flying beast soar over the midways and over our camera! Take me There! :: Discuss   4/17/06 :: Tatsu Testing...kinda Six Flags Magic Mountain Testing has begun at Tatsu...well kinda. Workers were able to pull two cars from the storage track to the lift and back to the storage track again. Things are about to get interesting! Take me There! :: Discuss   4/16/06 :: Tatsu brake check Six Flags Magic Mountain Only two days after the last update, there is still something worthy of updating. Brakes were being tested today and the station has finally been lit up. Take a look, enjoy! Take me There! :: Discuss   4/14/06 :: Tatsu/Sky Tower/Pizza Six Flags Magic Mountain Doesn't that headline make you hungry? Well dive right into the update to see work being done on Tatsu and Sky Tower. Papa John's has also gotten involved at the park. Take me There! :: Discuss   4/9/06 :: Lights Camera Tatsu! Six Flags Magic Mountain This weekend's update consists of some completely done footers, sanding, BBQ, and some other things. To top it all off, take a look at the last page of photos of the lit up pretzel! Take me There! :: Discuss   4/6/06 :: Small update Six Flags Magic Mountain Not much has gone on over at Tatsu. Workers were doing work on the track, tightening bolts and smoothing the track. Others were adding concrete to the base of footers. Take me There! :: Discuss   4/3/06 :: Training Tour! Six Flags Magic Mountain Can you believe it? Another update and another construction tour. Honestly folks, this one wasn't planned but anywho, take an upclose look at what's going on! Take me There! :: Discuss   4/2/06 :: Trackwork complete! Six Flags Magic Mountain After m onths of trackwork, Tatsu's layout was completed. It was truely an amazing site getting to see the final piece of the huge beast being placed high into the air. Enjoy! Take me There! :: Discuss   3/30/06 :: Pretzel/inline gap done Six Flags Magic Mountain Here's a small update of the work that was done over the past two days. The gap between the pretzel and the inline twist has been completed. Workers now have shifted over to the cork/zero-g. Take me There! :: Discuss   3/28/06 :: Pretzel/inline done Six Flags Magic Mountain Today's update consists of the pretzel and inline twist being done. Due to the weather, the park was shut down at 12pm today and made some of the photos not the best of quality. Enjoy. Take me There! :: Discuss   3/19/06 :: Construction Tour! Six Flags Magic Mountain Our third and final update of the weekend is here! RCPro was lucky enough to get another construction tour of Tatsu. Get an upclose and very personal look at the pretzel, trains, station,and anything and everything! Take me There! :: Discuss   3/18/06 :: More track added Six Flags Magic Mountain Part 2 of 3 of this weekends update is here! More track has been added to the pretzel and the lead into the top. Be sure to check back tomorrow to see the conclusion to the weekend update, don't miss it! Take me There! :: Discuss   3/17/06 :: Half of Pretzel done! Six Flags Magic Mountain Here's a mini update before tomorrow's in the park update. Half of the pretzel is done and the zero-g is in place. Lots of construction will be going on over the next few weeks! Take me There! :: Discuss   3/12/06 :: Lots of new stuff Six Flags Magic Mountain This weeks update brings new supports, new track, and trains being put together. A few extra things have also been thrown in. The park is in high gear constructing Tatsu! Take a look! Take me There! :: Discuss   3/05/06 :: ALL THREE TRAINS Six Flags Magic Mountain Trains, track, supports oh my! This weekend's update includes it all it seems. Not to mention that all 3 trains are now at the mountain! Also, check out the improvements at the park! Take me There! :: Discuss   2/26/06 :: Another tour! Six Flags Magic Mountain Here's the weekend update for you! As of late it seems Magic Mountain has been going into overdrive with Tatsu construction, this week is no exception! Take a look at what else is going on at the park also! Take me There! :: Discuss   2/18/06 :: Tatsu Time...Again! Six Flags Magic Mountain Here's the weekend update for you! As of late it seems Magic Mountain has been going into overdrive with Tatsu construction, this week is no exception! Take a look at what else is going on at the park also! Take me There! :: Discuss   2/16/06 :: Turn around is done! Six Flags Magic Mountain Here's a short update for all of you. The turn around has been completed for Tatsu and only a few pieces remain in the bus lot. Take a quick look at the update just to be prepared for the larger update this weekend. Take me There! :: Discuss   2/12/06 :: Construction Tour! Six Flags Magic Mountain This weekends update is a very "special" update due to the fact that RCPro was able to attend a construction tour of Tatsu! While this is a long update, it's surely one that you can't miss any of the photos! Enjoy! Take me There! :: Discuss   2/10/06 :: Turn Around Time! Six Flags Magic Mountain Today's update is a teaser update in preparation for our *special* update tomorrow. Lots of new track has been placed for the turn around, take a look before tomorrow's update! Take me There! :: Discuss   2/6/06 :: Tatsu Trains Arrive! Six Flags Magic Mountain A jam packed update this week full of shots ranging from pictures of the trains, the completed corkscrew, as well as other various items. Take a look, then comment in the forums! Take me There! :: Discuss   1/29/06 :: Corkscrew half done! Six Flags Magic Mountain Another new week and another new update! Tatsu is progressing at a very rapid rate with half of the corkscrew done! Around the park, many other new things are showing up. Take me There! :: Discuss   1/21/06 :: Tatsu Drop Complete! Six Flags Magic Mountain As many of you undoubtably know, the drop on Magic Mountain's new coaster has been complete. Check out Dan's construction update! Take me There! :: Discuss   1/17/06 :: New SFMM Update! Six Flags Magic Mountain Tons of new track and supports have arrived at the mountain. Crews were transfering supports to the Rapids area all day. Hopefully the drop and other parts can finally start now! Take me There! :: Discuss   1/8/06 :: New SFMM Update! Six Flags Magic Mountain It's been 3 weeks since I had been to the park, not a lot of construction has gone on, but that's all about to change. By next week expect the drop and the start of the corkscrew! Take me There! :: Discuss   12/29/05 :: Tatsu Merchandise! Six Flags Magic Mountain Thanks to Noble and Matthew for going to the park and getting an update for us. Tatsu site prep is nearing an end! Merchandise and a huge footer highlight this weeks update. Take me There! :: Discuss   12/17/05 :: Anyone for new views? SFMM Park Update Only two days after the lift topping ceremony, not all that much has changed. Just a few minor things and a few new looks to this beast!. Take me There! :: Discuss   12/16/05 :: Tatsu is Topped Off SFMM Park Update Tatsu's lift hill was completed yesterday. A small media event was planned, and we have your ticket! Check out the latest at SFMM. Take me There! :: Discuss   12/10/05 :: Park Update Six Flags Magic Mountain With about 3/4 of the lift done, Magic Mountain presses on to get the lift completed by the end of next week. Lots of new items in this weeks update! Take me There! :: Discuss   12/3/05 :: Park Update Six Flags Magic Mountain Time to get vertical! Vertical construction has finally started and there sure is a lot of it. There's new track, supports, and work on mountain. Take me There! :: Discuss   11/11/05 :: Park Update Six Flags Magic Mountain More footers, supports, and A LOT of digging. With less than a week till the annoucement construction is kicking into high gear! Take me There! :: Discuss   11/6/05 :: Park Update Six Flags Magic Mountain Footers, track, and supports are included in this new SFMM update. Take a look and see what we found is new at the park. Take me There! :: Discuss   10/23/05 :: Park Update Six Flags Magic Mountain New track, new supports. Take a look at all the new construction going on around the mountain, also take a look at how X had an "oops." Take me There! :: Discuss   10/13/05 :: SFMM and Knotts! SFMM Update 10/13/05 The latest construction update from Six Flags Magic Mountain and a Haunt update. Discuss :: Take me There!   9/27/05 :: Dare we say Tatsu? SFMM Update 9/27/05 The latest construction update from Six Flags Magic Mountain. Supports arrive, more land clearing, and a short fright fest update. Discuss :: Take me There!   09/07/05:: Park Update Magic Mountain Bolliger and Mabillard track segments have arrived at the park, confirming the attraction to be a roller coaster. Take me There! :: Discuss   07/23/05 :: Park Update Magic Mountain Prep work continues for the construction of Magic Mountain’s mystery attraction for 2006! Take me There! :: Discuss   07/12/05:: Park Update Magic Mountain Land clearing continues at Magic Mountain and Roller Coaster Pro was there to capture it all in today’s update. Take me There! :: Discuss   07/01/05 :: Park Update Magic Mountain Recently at Six Flags Magic Mountain, construction markings have been spotted for a possible new addition to the park! Take me There! :: Discuss

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