Six Flags México

Six Flags México is a theme park located in the Tlalpan forest and borough, on the southern edge of Mexico City, Mexico. It is owned and operated by Six Flags, and is the most visited theme park in Latin America with 2.5 million annual visitors. It was previously known as Reino Aventura and was a Mexican-owned and run theme park; the orca whale Keiko (featured in the movie Free Willy) was then its principal attraction.

Six Flags México
LocationMexico City, Mexico
Coordinates19.295°N 99.209°W / 19.295; -99.209
OwnerSix Flags Entertainment Corporation
OpenedMarch 3, 1982 (1982-03-03)
Previous namesReino Aventura (1982-1999)
Operating seasonYear round, remaining closed some Mondays and Tuesdays
Area110 acres (0.45 km2)
Attractions
Total50
Roller coasters9
Water rides2
WebsiteSix Flags México
StatusOperating

History

Reino Aventura (Spanish for "Adventure Kingdom") opened its gates on March 3, 1982, as the largest theme park in Latin America with a mascot named Cornelio, who was a purple cartoon dragon. 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). 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.

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, Kilahuea, and Medusa, a wooden roller coaster. It opened its gates again on April 14, 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. The latest coaster openings in Six Flags México include Superman el Último Escape (2004), The Dark Knight (2009), The Joker (2013), Medusa Steel Coaster (2014), and Wonder Woman Coaster (2018).

In 2011, the park opened 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]

In June 2013, Six Flags México announced on Facebook that an attraction at the park will be closing at the end of summer 2013. On July 1, 2013, Cowboy Stunt Show was announce for the park. On August 29, 2013, Six Flags officially announced the renovation of Medusa to Medusa Steel Coaster that will feature steel tracks and multiple inversions for the 2014 season.[5] On August 28, 2014, it was announced that the park would get a Funtime Starflyer named Skyscreamer in 2015. On September 3, 2015, it was announced that the park would get Justice League: Battle For Metropolis 4D in 2016, like Six Flags Great America. On September 1, 2016, it was announced that the park would get new things in 2017. They announced The New Revolution Virtual Reality Coaster and Medusa Steel Coaster, a Mardi Gras festival, and a new water park called Hurricane Harbor.

Attractions
Batman: The Ride
Horstacio, the world's former largest Piñata.
Vuelo Alpino.
Wonder Woman and Chinese dragon car from Magic Light Parade.

Pueblo Mexicano (Mexican Village)
NameOpenedManufacturerTypeNotes
Río Salvaje1992IntaminRiver rapids ride
Superman El Último Escape2004MorganHyper Coaster
La Fiesta de las Tazas2000SBF Visa GroupTea Cups

Pueblo Francés (French Village)
NameOpenedManufacturerTypeNotes
Le Grand Carrousell1982BertazzonDouble Decker Carousel
Le Mans2012ReverchonBumper cars
Ghostbusters2015Sally CorporationLaser Tag
The Joker2013GerstlauerSpinning CoasterOriginally Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Pueblo Polinesio (Polynesian Village)
NameOpenedManufacturerTypeNotes
Piñas Locas2000HussCrazy Pineapple
Kilahuea2000S&S WorldwideCombo TowerWith Caída al Abismo (Realidad Virtual)
Tsunami1981ZiererTivoli Large Coaster

Villa Hollywood

DC Universe is a sub-section of Villa Hollywood, which includes rides themed to DC Comics.

NameOpenedManufacturerTypeNotes
Aquaman SplashDown1993Hopkins RidesShoot The Chutes
Batman: The Ride2000VekomaSuspended Looping Coaster
Boomerang1985VekomaBoomerangWorld's First Boomerang Coaster
Justice League: Battle for Metropolis2016Sally Corporation4D Dark Ride
Rock & Roll2000Wieland SchwarzkopfPolyp
Supergirl Sky Flight
Formerly SkyScreamer		2015FuntimeStar Flyer74m
Teen Titans Turbo2000J&J AmusementsGo Karts
Wonder Woman Coaster2018S&S Worldwide4D Free Fly Coaster
X-Flight2015Skycoaster Inc.Sky Coaster 60m
CraZanity2020ZamperlaGiga Discovery

DC Super Friends
NameOpenedManufacturerTypeNotes
Vuelo Alpino1993ZiererWave Swinger
Superman: Krypton Coaster1993VekomaJunior CoasterFormerly Jr. Roller Coaster
Expreso Musical2000Mack RidesMusik Express
Sling Shot2014FuntimeSling Shot 60m

Pueblo Vaquero (Cowboy Village)
NameOpenedManufacturerTypeNotes
Rueda India1993Intamin/Waagner-BiroFerris Wheel
Ruleta2000Chance RidesTrabant
Tamborcitos2000SBF Visa GroupMini Tea Cups
The Dark Knight Coaster2009Mack RidesIndoor Wild Mouse Coaster
Medusa Steel Coaster2014Rocky Mountain ConstructionHybrid CoasterI-Box Track

Bugs Bunny Boomtown
NameOpenedManufacturerTypeNotes
Los Globos de Elmer2000ZamperlaSamba Balloons Ride
ACME Trucking Company2000ZamperlaKiddie Convoy
Marvin el Marciano: Aventura Espacial2000ZamperlaCrazy Plane Ride
Pato Lucas Blaster1992Chance RidesCycle Jump Ride
Marvin el Marciano: Aventura Espacial1992Arrow DevelopmentKiddie Ride
Looney Tunes Circo Express2000ZamperlaCircus Train Ride
Súper Cornelio1992Arrow DevelopmentAerial Carousel
La Mini Torre de Sylvestre2000S&SFrog Hopper
Gran Turismo2000Chance RideKiddie Cars
Oruga1992ZamperlaWacky Worm
Camiones1992Chance RidesKiddie Ride
La Casona de la Abuela2012TogoWhip
El Campo de Aventuras de Looney Tunes1992Six Flags MéxicoKiddie Playground
La Escuela de Vuelo de Sam Bigotes2000/2011ZamperlaRed Baron

Former attractions
NameOpenedClosedManufacturerTypeNotes
Medusa20002013Custom Coasters InternationalWooden CoasterConverted into Medusa Steel Coaster
Canoa Krakatoa20002012Chance RidesPirate Ship Ride
Huracán19932019VekomaWaikiki Wave Super Flip
Vudú20002019SBF Visa GroupDance Party
Catapulta19932019Chance RidesDouble Inverter
Curandero20002018SBF Visa GroupSpace Gun

Accidents

Carlos Joel Garza Marines, 15, fell ten meters from the "Rueda India" and broke his legs in March 2019.[6]

Abdiel Alexey, an 18-year-old visitor, was killed after flying out of an unsecured seat on El Penguino in November 2020.[7]

References
  1. "Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Investor Meeting Presentation". Six Flags. 4 November 2010. Retrieved 21 November 2010.
  2. 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.
  5. "New for 2014". August 29, 2013. Archived from the original on September 1, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  6. "¡Con las piernas rotas! Aparece joven en video tras caer de juego en Six Flags". El Sol de México. 5 March 2019. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  7. "Joven muere tras ser hospitalizado por "salir volando" de "El Pingüino" en Six Flags". El Universal (in Spanish). 17 November 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020.

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