Why is called 6 Flags?

Throngs flocked to Six Flags Over Texas when the park opened in 1961. Six themed sections, modeled after the culture of the six countries whose flags flew over Texas during the state's colorful history, created a spectacular and magical setting for guests — and provided the park's name.



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Six Flags includes 27 theme parks across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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In 2012, Six Flags combined its 160-acre (65 ha) Great Adventure with its 350-acre (140 ha) Wild Safari animal park to form Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari park. At 510 acres (210 ha), it is the second-largest theme park in the world following Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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In 2000, Premier Parks assumed the Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. name and continued re-branding its parks, including Geauga Lake park into Six Flags Ohio and Riverside Park to Six Flags New England.

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Originally, the company was known as Six Flags, Corp., and later Six Flags, Inc. Founded in the 1960s, its name is derived from its first property, Six Flags Over Texas.

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Conducting Ethical Business Throughout our more than 60-year history, Six Flags has been committed to conducting business in a responsible, honest, and ethical manner.

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Ride Info. Meet our Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in this rare hands-on in-water learning session!

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After 56 years, Six Flags will no longer fly the Confederate flag over its theme parks - The Washington Post.

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Wynne, Jr. in 1961, upon the opening of Six Flags Over Texas. Six Flags Theme Parks is a fully-owned subsidiary of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (formerly Premier Parks), who purchased the company from Time Warner in 1998.

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The Six Flags of Texas
  • Origins of the Six Flags Display. ...
  • Spain, 1519-1685 and 1690-1821. ...
  • France, 1685-1690. ...
  • Mexico, 1821-1836. ...
  • Republic of Texas, 1836-1845. ...
  • Confederate States of America, 1861-1865. ...
  • United States of America, 1845-1861 and 1865-present.


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Six Flags Magic Mountain is known as the undisputed “Thrill Capital of the World,” featuring a record 20 world-class coasters — more than any other theme park on the planet — and is home to over 100 games and attractions for thrill-seekers of all ages to enjoy.

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Six Flags owns the most theme parks and waterparks combined of any amusement-park company and has the seventh highest attendance in the world. The company operates 27 properties throughout North America, including theme parks, amusement parks, water parks, and a family entertainment center.

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CNN Travel reports that with 20 roller coasters, Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA has the most roller coasters than any other amusement park in the world.

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In 1979, Six Flags purchased the park and added Six Flags to the park's name. With 20 roller coasters, Six Flags Magic Mountain holds the world record for most roller coasters in an amusement park.

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Formula Rossa (Arabic: ??????? ????) is a launched roller coaster located at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Manufactured by Intamin and opened in 2010, it is the world's fastest roller coaster, featuring a maximum speed of 240 km/h (149.1 mph).

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