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By Arthur Levine, About.com Guide to Theme Parks

Hey! Summer's not Over Yet.

Wednesday August 20, 2008
I know. I know. Everyone is focused on back-to-school, back-to-work, no-more-talking, no-more-fun. But, there are still a few days left before Labor Day, so you could squeeze in one more visit to a a park while it remains open daily. After that, seasonal parks will still be open weekends. And after that, many seasonal parks will reopen for weekends in late September through early November for Halloween events. With that in mind, Six Flags recently offered a sweet late-season deal it is calling the "Big Six Pass." For a little more than the regular one-day gate price, and in many cases for the same price as regular admission, Six Flags is offering a six-visit ticket. The ticket is good for events such as concerts as well as for admission to the chain's Halloween event, Fright Fest. For example, a Big Six Pass at Six Flags over Georgia is $39.99, the same price as a one-day general admission ticket. At Six Flags Over Texas, the price is $46.99, which is the same price as a one-day ticket. You can purchase Big Six Passes online direct from Six Flags. Keep in mind that in response to the sour economy and gas-price panic, Six Flags had already reduced its general admission prices this season, in some cases significantly. The chain is crediting its aggressive pricing, in part, for contributing to an increase in both attendance and revenue at its parks for the third quarter through mid-August. The company is still wallowing in debt, but the solid gains inspired a mini-rally for its long-suffering stock.

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