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Six Flags New England is located in Agawam, Massachusetts. Here's a look at what's new at the theme park for the 2009 season:

BIZARRO
Over Memorial Day weekend 2009, Six Flags New England plans to unveil BIZARRO, the transformation of the park's Superman: Ride of Steel. The redesigned thrill ride is a multi-sensory experience featuring new coaster cars with custom-built audio in each headrest, two fog-filled tunnels, fiery flame effects and more surprises. The BIZARRO experience begins the moment guests enter the ride queue lines through a custom-created comic designed by DC Comics. Before boarding the roller coaster, guests will learn about the villainous BIZARRO character--an imperfect duplicate of Superman--and his destructive takeover of the attraction.

The Blitz
Guests will soar to remarkable heights on a new slingshot ride that will launch them more than 20 stories into the New England sky before they shoot back to earth for a touchdown.

The Best of Dick's Bloopers
This new interactive show features a live host who encourages audience members to create their own blunders while watching some of the all-time great missteps from Dick Clark's collection.

Johnny Rockets Shake and Fry
Step right up and order. Johnny Rockets shakes, fries, onion rings and chicken tenders are all on the menu at this new express version of one of the park's most popular restaurants.

New for the Kiddies
The all-new pop jet fountain in Thomas Town will keep kids cool this summer.

Here's what was new in 2008...

Six Flags Thrilleaders
In 2008, Six Flags will become the first theme park chain to have its own professional cheerleading squad. Although the Thrilleaders will primarily perform at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, you may just catch the squad appearing in New England.

The Longest Season Ever
Six Flags New England is advertising 2008 as its longest season ever--147 days of fun and thrills. That makes this an ideal year to buy a Season Pass (buy direct).

Here's what was new in 2007...

Wiggles World
There isn't a preschooler in New England who doesn't know the Wiggles, I'll wager, and that means Six Flags New England is the place to be if you're traveling with tiny tots. Six Flags New England's new Wiggles World will feature themed rides and attractions including the Big Red Car ride, the Big Red Plane ride, Dorothy's Rosy Tea Cups, Wags Doggie-Copters and the S.S. Feathersword Pirate Ship, plus appearances by the Wiggles' friends including Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus. Kids will also want to dine at the Yummy Yummy Café. The Six Flags New England Web site has a video that will give you a preview of Wiggles World, which will open with the park on April 14, 2007.

Thomas Town
Need another reason to bring your little ones to Six Flags New England? Thomas Town, a Thomas the Tank Engine themed area of the park, also makes its debut later in 2007. Starting in early summer, families can climb aboard the Thomas the Tank Engine train ride, visit with Sir Topham Hatt and also hop on the Harold the Helicopter ride and the Bertie the Bus ride.

Here's what was new in 2006...

Catapult
Catapult is a high-flying thrill ride that will take you 100 feet in the air, then spin you silly, whirling 360 degrees forward and backward. Painted in bright shades of yellow, burnt orange and steely blue, you won't be able to miss it at the north end of the park.

Splash Water Falls PictureSplash Water Falls
Six Flags' Hurricane Harbor water park gets a new wet-and-wild, six-person boat ride this year. Splash Water Falls whirls and twirls adventurous families over multiple spirals, drops, twists and turns while spinning continuously down a brightly colored river channel. Riders encounter splashy thrills while cruising past misters and geysers that spray cool water high into the air. Spectators can also join in the fun, blasting unsuspecting riders with water cannons located on the sidelines. (Media photo © Six Flags New England)

New Shows and Events
In honor of the Six Flags amusement park company's 45th anniversary, there will also be several new shows and events for 2006 including a daily 4 p.m. Celebrate the Stars Parade featuring Bugs Bunny and his Looney Tunes friends.

Here's what was new in 2005...

Mr. Six's Pandemonium
Six Flags New England's newest thrill ride is the five-story, wildly spinning Pandemonium, Mr. Six's first signature roller coaster. Head to the park this year to be one of the first to try this new ride. You may want to try it twice, actually, as the park claims that no two rides are the same.

Typhoon
Prefer something wild and WET? Also new for 2005, the Typhoon water coaster's rocket-propelled water and conveyer belts blast riders though a series of high bank turns, enclosed tunnels and uphill climbs at racing speeds. Typhoon's technology includes higher and faster uphill sections than any existing water coaster in the country.

Here's what was new in 2003...

A Dramatically Enlarged Water Park

Hurricane Harbor 
The former Island Kingdom Water Park was renamed Hurricane Harbor in 2003. The new water park is nearly double the size of the old park, making it one of the premier water parks in the country. Hurricane Harbor features nine new tube slides and a second wave pool, Monsoon Lagoon, with a kids' activity area. Deck areas have been expanded and the number of available lounge chairs nearly tripled from 700 to 2,0000. Hurricane Harbor opened on May 24, 2003. Admission is free with admission to Six Flags New England.

More Looney Tunes Characters

Speedy Gonzalez, Marvin the Martian, Yosemite Sam, Wile E. Coyote and Porky Pig join the cast of Looney Tunes characters available to meet and greet their fans at the theme park.

Here's what was new in 2002...

A New, Fast Roller Coaster

Batman - The Dark Knight 
This coaster climbs 117 feet in the air and will speed you along more than 2,600 feet of track at 55 mph in just 140 seconds.

No More Waiting in Line

Lo-Q (Flash Pass)
Lo-Q is a virtual ride reservation system that holds your place in line while you enjoy the park's other attractions and amusements.


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