About Theme Parks: Letting their Freak-out Flag Fly

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Theme Parks Theme Parks Find Theme Parks Water Parks Roller Coasters From Arthur Levine, your Guide to Theme Parks Fear is a big part of Six Flags' appeal. Ultimately, it's all about fun. But that sense of apprehension we get when we stare up at one of Six Flags' diabolical roller coasters, and the feeling of mastery we experience when we disembark one of the beasts fulfill some primal urge lurking deep within our psyches. The Six Flags parks provide safe havens for us to conquer our demons. And at Halloween time, the Fright Fest events at Six Flags parks give us even more demons to conquer. Letting their Freak-out Flag Fly The Six Flags parks will present the usual Halloween mashup of haunted houses, mazes, musical shows, scare zones, and re-themed rides. But one attraction, which debuted at one park last year and has been expanded to two (Discovery Kingdom in Northern California and Six Flags Over Georgia), caught my eye: Last Ride. For an extra fee, guests are invited to be "buried alive" in a coffin, complete with the sounds, scents, and sensations of having dirt shoveled on them. Claustrophobics (like me) and otherwise sane people may want to opt out of that Six Flags ride. Anyhoo, here's the rundown for this year's events: 2011 Six Flags Fright Fests. See More About:  six flags fright fest  halloween events  six flags theme parks Wanna Save Some $? It's a Deal. Are you planning a theme park trip to California or Florida (or perhaps thinking of planning a trip)? Then you owe it to yourself to check out the latest deals. Here are some of the ways you could save some cash (so you can blow it on the really important stuff, like winning a stuffed animal at a park game or loading up on the latest Vinylmation tchotchke): Free Dining Plan at Walt Disney World Buy 2 Nights, Get 1 Free at Busch Gardens Promo Park Hopper Tickets at Disneyland Discounted Front of Line Pass at Universal Studios Hollywood See more: California Theme Park Discounts and Deals Florida Theme Park Discounts and Deals See More About:  california theme parks  california water parks  disneyland The Wheel Deal Canton Tower, which opened last November in Guangzhou, China, boasts the "world's highest Ferris wheel." At 1,480 feet, there's no denying that it's pretty dang high. But it may be a bit of a tall tale to claim the record. Do you want to know why? Read more about The Wheel Deal . See More About:  ferris wheels  china travel  thrill rides Six Flags Fright Fest Photo Gallery Zombies on roller coasters? I wonder whether they get frightened, or if they're more focused on eating the passenger sitting next to them. Discuss. See More About:  halloween events  six flags theme parks  six flags fright fest Theme Parks Ads Theme Parks BNA Park Fly Fly Tickets Fly Florida Florida Parks Featured Articles Disney Theme Parks Six Flags Theme Parks Universal Theme Parks Roller Coasters Theme Park Rides and Attractions Planning Theme Park Trips   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More> This newsletter is written by: Arthur Levine Theme Parks Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Theme Parks newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Scardy-Parks: Halloween Events What's New at Theme Parks? Indoor Water Parks Florida Theme Parks and Water Parks California Theme Parks and Water Parks Advertisement