BEVERLY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2000 via NewsEdge Corporation -

Building on its success and computer game-players' fun with ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON, Hasbro Interactive (NYSE: HAS) announced today it will release a new expansion pack for the best-selling sim game. Called ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON: LOOPY LANDSCAPES and due to hit store shelves next month, the new add-on pack will give players more rides, attractions, scenarios and other creative ways to expand their simulated amusement parks.

LOOPY LANDSCAPES will include all-new attractions such as new types of rollercoasters and new rides, like the jet ski ride, plus new park shops, like T-shirt stands, donut stands and a coffee cafe. There will also be six new park themes, among them a winter park and urban park. Thirty new scenarios, including desert, arctic, and medieval castle themes, will challenge players with unique terrain and new scenario objectives. Several real amusement parks from England have also been included to see if players can handle the real thing!

ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON was the ##1 selling computer game of 1999 according to PC Data. The game's broad-appealing theme - building and running your very own amusement park - and its intuitive and at the same time in-depth game play have helped to keep it in the top-10 selling PC games throughout 2000. "ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON has captured the imaginations of a broad spectrum of people - children to adults, core and casual game-players alike - across an equally broad range of cultures, making it a true global success story," commented Hasbro Interactive President Tom Dusenberry.

Last year, Hasbro Interactive released the first expansion pack, ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON: CORKSCREW FOLLIES, which according to PC Data quickly became a top-10 seller, as well. Hasbro Interactive then conducted a survey of more than 5,000 ROLLER COASTER TYCOON players and in response to popular demand began working with ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON Creator Chris Sawyer to develop the second expansion pack, LOOPY LANDSCAPES.

"ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON is a game that always leaves you wanting more," explained Sawyer from his studio in England. "LOOPY LANDSCAPES will provide new scenery, new themes, more parks and new challenges, as well as a selection of new rides and stalls, making it the ultimate expansion pack for ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON."

"With new players discovering ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON every day and such a strong response to the first expansion pack, we had to find a way to give players more," said Dusenberry. "We're excited to be working with Chris Sawyer again to continue this successful series."

ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON: LOOPY LANDSCAPES will be available next month for an approximate retail price of $29.95 (WIN 95/98). Included in the purchase price will be CORKSCREW FOLLIES, because CORKSCREW FOLIES must be installed in order to run LOOPY LANDSCAPES. ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON is also required and is sold separately.

Background

ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON lets players create and control everything in their own amusement park, from the height and number of loops of their rollercoasters to prices at the concession stands, how many bathrooms park patrons have access to and even advertising to attract new visitors. Using their imaginations players build an amusement park that will satisfy guests and, hopefully, keep them coming back for many seasons to come. For more information on ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON, visit www.rollercoastertycoon.com.

Hasbro Interactive, Inc. is a global interactive entertainment industry leader, innovating new ways to play and developing, publishing and distributing the highest quality interactive games and lifestyle products for a full range of genres and platforms. A subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), Hasbro Interactive has offices in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Germany and Australia, and internal development studios in the U.S. and U.K. For further information, visit Hasbro Interactive's Web site at http://www.hasbro-interactive.com.

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CONTACT: Hasbro Interactive | Daryle Lamoureux | 978-921-3805 | dlamoureux@hasbro.com | or | Manning, Selvage & Lee | Jesse Young | 415-364-3846 | jyoung@mslpr.com

America's 'Most Beautiful Theme Park' Gets a Little 'Greener' With Ireland

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WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Busch Gardens Williamsburg today announced the addition of Ireland, the European-themed park's sixth country. Ireland is scheduled to open Spring 2001.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg visitors will experience the charm of the past with the pulse of the present. From adventure and enchantment to food and folklore, guests can expect an authentic journey through the Emerald Isle.

Guests venture across the Brittany Bridge to an Irish festival marketplace, where spirited Irish musicians set the tone. Guests become Irish villagers, travel on a white-knuckle 3-D simulator journey through a land of giants, experience traditional Irish dance, shop for Irish goods and enjoy a pint in an authentic pub.

"Ireland will deliver an unparalleled journey for our guests in 2001. There's nothing like it anywhere," said Daniel Brown, executive vice president and general manager for Busch Gardens Williamsburg. "The combination of European charm and mythical folklore, along with Ireland's reputation for hospitality made it a natural choice for Busch Gardens Williamsburg."

Guests will discover Ireland residents love to entertain. The Abbey Stone Theater will be home to a world-class, professional dance show, featuring energetic Irish dance originals along with the fast and furious footwork of Irish step dancing. Strolling musicians and singers in the village square will captivate guests with song, dance and a wee bit o' storytelling. The Killarney Sound Machine and its resident leprechaun will guarantee a laugh or two as he engages guests in witty conversation and entertains with his magical music machine.

Corkscrew Hill, a thrilling 3-D action adventure experience, takes guests on a magical and mystical Celtic journey through a land of giants. The larger-than-life adventure invites guests to experience life as miniatures in a world ruled by roaming giants. Riders encounter a hungry witch, a magical stallion and soar on the talons of a huge beast.

Just a few steps away from Corkscrew Hill awaits The Enchanted Castle of Duneen. Visitors to this enchanting castle meet a young heir and join him for an awesome music and special effects show including rain, thunder, ghostly banshees and a brilliant fiber optic rainbow that appears magically over the audience. This show will make guests believe that wishes really do come true.

Ireland will be enhanced by Irish artisans working throughout the hamlet. Visitors can stroll into the Emerald Isle Shop for fine gifts of Waterford crystal, Beleek china, Irish textiles and many other Irish hand-crafted products selected especially for Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Toys of the Leprechaun Shop and Pot o' Gold Magic Shop are where guests of all ages will find enchanting gifts.

Traditional Irish food can be found at Grogan's Grille and Grogan's Pub, where genuine Irish hospitality is served up daily. A strolling balladeer and musicians create a cheerful dining experience while encouraging a rousing sing-along. Guests can savor traditional favorites like corned beef sandwiches, Irish stew, smashed potatoes, and soda bread plus a variety of Anheuser-Busch beers.

Construction will begin in September 2000. Ireland, Busch Gardens Williamsburg's sixth country, is scheduled to open in Spring 2001.

The Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks include Busch Gardens and Water Country USA in Williamsburg, Va.; Busch Gardens and Adventure Island in Tampa Bay; SeaWorld Adventure Parks in Orlando, San Diego, San Antonio and Cleveland; Sesame Place, a children's play park near Philadelphia; and Discovery Cove in Orlando, a family vacation experience featuring interaction with dolphins and other marine animals. Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks employ more than 15,000 people. To learn more, visit the interactive Web site at www.buschgardens.com or call 757-253-3350.

SOURCE Busch Entertainment Corporation

CONTACT: Diane Centeno or Deborah DeMarco for Busch Entertainment Corporation, 757-253-3369

Cedar Point Home to Three of the Top Five Steel Roller Coasters in the World

SANDUSKY, Ohio, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedar Fair, L.P. (NYSE: FUN), a publicly traded partnership which owns and operates five amusement parks and four water parks, has, for the third straight year, earned the title of "Best Amusement Park In The World" for its flagship park, Cedar Point, located in Sandusky, Ohio, according to an international survey. In addition, three Cedar Point roller coasters were ranked among the top five steel roller coasters in the world.

The survey is conducted annually by Amusement Today, the popular Arlington, Texas-based publication that covers the international amusement park industry. The magazine surveys experienced amusement park fans around the world, asking them to rate "bests" in categories such as "amusement parks," "roller coasters" and "water parks." The magazine presents the winners with its prestigious "Golden Ticket Awards."

Survey results revealed Cedar Fair earned high honors in five categories. In addition to being named "Best Amusement Park" for the third straight year, Cedar Point again placed first by a wide margin in the "Best Ride Capacity" category, which measures how effectively and efficiently guests flow through queue lines. Wildwater Kingdom at Cedar Fair's Dorney Park was rated No. 3 in the "Best Water Park" category.

According to the survey results, Cedar Fair parks boast four of the top five steel roller coasters in the world, with Cedar Point's Magnum XL-200 earning top honors. With its 205-foot-tall first hill and speeds of 72 mph, Magnum has been rated the No. 1 steel roller coaster in the world for three consecutive years by the Amusement Today poll. Making its debut as the No. 2 steel coaster in the world in its inaugural season is Cedar Point's newest addition, Millennium Force, which at 310 feet tall and speeds of 92 mph, is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in North America. Also placing in the top five were Dorney Park's Steel Force at No. 4, and Cedar Point's Raptor at No. 5. Other Cedar Fair coasters earning spots in the "Steel Roller Coaster" category were Worlds of Fun's Mamba at No. 20 and Cedar Point's Mantis at No. 24.

The Partnership also owns three of the top 20 wooden roller coasters in the world: Knott's Berry Farm's GhostRider ranked at No. 8, Cedar Point's Mean Streak was No. 16, and Worlds of Fun's Timber Wolf came in at No. 19.

"We are obviously, once again, thrilled with the results of the Amusement Today survey," said Richard L. Kinzel, president and chief executive officer. "These awards are a tangible and gratifying result of our commitment to providing the best thrill rides and park atmosphere the amusement park world has to offer."

Cedar Fair's five amusement parks are Cedar Point, located on Lake Erie between Cleveland and Toledo; Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, near Los Angeles; Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom near Allentown, Pennsylvania; Valleyfair near Minneapolis/St. Paul; and Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, located in Kansas City, Missouri. The Partnership's water parks are located in Sandusky, Ohio; Kansas City, Missouri; Chula Vista, California, near San Diego; and Buena Park, California. Cedar Fair also operates Knott's Camp Snoopy at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota under a management contract.

SOURCE Cedar Fair, L.P.

CONTACT: Brian Witherow of Cedar Fair, L.P., 419-627-2173

By JOHN SEEWER
Associated Press Writer

It's a report that could frighten even the most fearless thrill-seeker: In the past four years, the number of injuries at the nation's amusement parks has nearly doubled.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission's annual study, released this week, found there were about 7,260 rider injuries last year at amusement parks, compared to 3,720 injuries in 1996. Add in fairs and carnivals, and there were 10,380 injuries last year.

``Thrill rides are supposed to give people the illusion of danger, not put them in danger,'' said Ann Brown, the commission's chairwoman.

Park operators disputed the findings and said the skyrocketing numbers must be flawed.

The report, based on injuries that were serious enough to warrant emergency treatment, comes at a time when amusement parks have come under closer scrutiny.

Six people died last year on amusement park and carnival rides in the United States. Some lawmakers have proposed giving the government expanded authority to regulate all rides.

The commission now regulates rides that travel from site to site with carnivals and seasonal fairs. But regulation of roller coasters and other rides at amusement parks is left to states, more than a dozen of which lack inspection programs.

Amusement industry leaders say they have noticed no increase in injuries, and question the commission's findings. The number of injuries listed in the report is based on surveys taken at 100 hospitals across the nation.

``The whole thing is kind of curious,'' said John Graff, president of International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.

Graff said he believes the numbers are flawed because it's a small sample and researchers projected their overall numbers based on the 167 ride-related injuries they found at hospital emergency rooms.

The report's authors admit the total number of injuries could be off by as many as 5,560.

``Even if the report is right, it still is an extraordinarily low number,'' Graff said. ``We're still talking about one serious injury in 27 million rides.''

He said that after a reported increase in injuries in 1995, an independent agency found that there was no increase _ only a change in accounting.

``We are able to confirm there is a trend,'' countered commission spokesman Russ Rader. ``Attendance rose less than 10 percent, and the injuries went up almost 100 percent.''

The safety commission says it can't determine what's behind the increase because of its lack of regulatory power. It says it must rely on sample surveys from hospital emergency rooms and has no access to data from the parks.

Ride inspectors say they would be the first to know if accidents increased.

``I haven't noticed that,'' said Jim Barber, a ride inspector from New York. ``It doesn't make sense that all of a sudden there's been this huge jump, unless they've changed the way they're counting.''

``It's so unusual to have a serious accident that it is big news,'' said Barber, president of the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials.

During the 1990s, there were 21 rider deaths at amusement parks nationwide and seven at fairs and carnivals. Blame for the accidents has fallen on riders, ride operators and mechanical failure.

At Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, ride inspectors work around-the-clock. Park spokeswoman Janice Witherow said most accidents and injuries are caused by riders who don't follow the rules.

In the last six years, Witherow said there have been three accidents that resulted in hospital stays. Those involved rides but were not related to malfunctions or operator errors, she said.

``The industry's goal is safety,'' she said. ``Without an excellent safety record, there is no amusement industry.''

On the Net:

Consumer Product Safety Commission: http://www.cpsc.gov

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions: http://www.iaapa.org

National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials: http://www.naarso.com

TOKYO (AP) via NewsEdge Corporation -

It's as fast as a speeding car, taller than some office buildings and more than a mile (1.6 kilometers) long.

Steel Dragon 2000 _ the world's tallest, fastest, deepest and longest roller coaster _ was to start running Tuesday at the Nagashima Spaland amusement park in western Japan.

The train carries 36 riders over a series of peaks and valleys, through tunnels and around curves, reaching a maximum speed of 153 kph (93 mph), the park said.

The train starts its 2,479-meter (1.55 mile) course by scaling a 97-meter (320 ft) hill and then plunging 93 meters (310 ft) down a 68-degree slope, the ride operator said.

The trip lasts about 3.5 minutes.

The park, about 325 kilometers (198 miles) west of Tokyo, said the roller coaster coast 5.5 billion yen (dlrs 50.5 million).

Until now, the Fujiyama at Fujikyu Highland near Tokyo was the world's biggest roller coaster, Nagashima Spaland said. It rises 79 meters (261 ft.), drops 70 meters (230 ft) and reaches speeds of 130 kph (79 mph) over a 2,450-meter (1.5 mile) course.

LONDON (July 21) XINHUA via NewsEdge Corporation - More than 100 fire-fighters were called to tackle a major blaze which broke out at Thorpe Park amusement park in Surrey Friday.

Several thousand people were evacuated after a number of attractions at the theme park caught fire.

The park's owners said the evacuation went according to plan and there were no reported injuries.

The fire broke out on the Mr Rabbit Tropical Travels boat ride and spread to neighboring buildings

A spokeswoman for Surrey Fire Brigade said the fire began at 1400 GMT and had spread through the site.

The park was packed as families enjoyed one of the busiest days of the year so far.

The blaze was under control but the park remained closed as fire crews examine the ruins to try to establish how the fire started.

East Coast's Tallest Roller Coaster Soars to New Heights

AGAWAM, Mass., July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Superman-Ride of Steel at Six Flags New England has been named the best roller coaster on the planet by Park World in its August issue. The announcement was made today by Park World's North American Editor and roller coaster historian Paul Ruben.

"This is truly an honor for us to be awarded the distinction of Park World's Number 1 coaster," says Tim Black, general manager of Six Flags New England. "We have been thrilled with our guests' response to the ride, but this validates our belief that we offer the ultimate experience for coaster enthusiasts."

The annual ranking is determined through extensive onsite research by Ruben, who travels the world seeking the ultimate thrill.

"Superman-Ride of Steel offers non-stop action from the moment you drop off the lift hill combining high speed, tunnels, weightlessness and darting turns," says Ruben. "In the year 2000, coaster riding doesn't get any better than aboard Superman-Ride of Steel."

Park World's Top 10 Coasters in the World:

Superman-Ride of Steel, Six Flags New England, Agawam, Massachusetts

Superman the Escape, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California

Georgia Cyclone, Six Flags Over Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia

Magnum XL-200, Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio

Thunderbolt, Kennywood Park, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

Millennium Force, Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio

The Beast, Paramount's Kings Island, Ohio

Raging Bull, Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Illinois

Wildcat, Hersheypark, Hershey, Pennsylvania

Apollo's Chariot, Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Virginia

Superman-Ride of Steel is the tallest roller coaster on the East Coast- taller than the Statue of Liberty-featuring a 221-foot drop, 13 feet of which is provided by an underground tunnel, almost 10 seconds of weightlessness and over one mile of track at up to speeds reaching 70 mph at certain points.

In addition to the Superman ride, Six Flags New England has added two more roller coasters, a spectacular Hollywood-style stunt show and an all-new children's area to the Park this year. Six Flags New England is located on Route 159 (Main Street) in Agawam, Mass. Admission is $36.99, adults; $18.49, children (those under 36 inches tall are free). For more information, call (877) 4-SIXFLAGS or visit them on the web at www.sixflags.com.

Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company with a total of 37 parks in the United States, Europe and Latin America. Six Flags parks serve 19 of the 25 largest metropolitan areas in the United States. The parks annually host approximately 50 million guests worldwide. A publicly held corporation with corporate offices in New York City and Oklahoma City, the company's stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol: PKS.

SOURCE Six Flags New England

CONTACT: Michelle King of Bishoff Solomon Communications, 617-557-4533, Ext. 50, mking@prbsc.com, or Dean O'Keefe of Six Flags New England, 413-786- 9300, Ext. 3517, dokeefe@sftp.com 

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 5, 2000 via NewsEdge Corporation -

The world's largest regional theme park company, Premier Parks Inc. (NYSE: PKS), has changed its name to Six Flags, Inc. effective immediately, announced company Chairman and CEO, Kieran Burke.

"The move aligns the entire company with our valuable brand, putting us in a strong position to fully leverage the brand, especially in the partnership marketing area," Mr. Burke said. "Recent multi-million dollar sponsorship agreements with America Online, the Eastman Kodak Company and the major Spanish broadcasting television network, Univision, attest to the strength and power of the Six Flags brand and the blue-chip opportunities the brand can create for us."

Shareholders overwhelmingly approved the name change in mid-June. "Our shareholders recognize the tremendous asset our company enjoys with the Six Flags brand and the revenue-generating opportunities the intelligent application of it can produce for the company," Mr. Burke noted.

Mr. Burke pointed to independent research studies showing the Six Flags brand ranked first among teenagers ahead of such strong brands as Nike, McDonald's, Disney, MTV and Nintendo. Another study shows Six Flags tied with Nickelodeon for the top brand spot among children ages 1-6.

In the past three years, the company re-branded nine parks with the Six Flags name, after adding new rides, attractions and theme presentations to ensure a Six Flags caliber experience could be delivered. The world's first international Six Flags parks opened this year in Holland and Mexico to great fanfare and rave reviews.

"Six Flags Mexico, near Mexico City, and Six Flags Holland, near Amsterdam, validate the ability of the Six Flags brand to transcend borders, cultures and languages," Mr. Burke commented. The two new international Six Flags parks and two new Six Flags branded parks in the United States, Six Flags Ohio in Cleveland, and Six Flags New England, between Hartford, Connecticut and Springfield, Massachusetts, are turning in strong performances to date.

Four United States parks branded with the Six Flags name in 1999 reported exceptional seasons, generating in the aggregate a 21 percent increase in attendance and 31 percent increase in revenues. "The 1999 performance of the re-branded parks substantiated the power of the brand when applied carefully against the right product configuration to deliver increased attendance, longer in-park stays and higher guest spending. We see significant opportunities to accelerate attendance and revenue growth as we apply the Six Flags brand across our worldwide system," Mr. Burke said.

The name change also builds a platform for a major celebration next year to mark the fortieth anniversary of the Six Flags brand as well as the opening of the first Six Flags park in Arlington, Texas. The company will continue to trade on the NYSE under the ticket symbol: PKS. About Six Flags

Six Flags is the world's largest regional theme park company with a total of 37 parks throughout the United States, Europe and Latin America. Six Flags parks serve 17 of the 25 largest metropolitan areas in the United States. The parks annually host approximately 50 million guests worldwide. Six Flags is a publicly held corporation with corporate offices in New York and Oklahoma City.

The information contained in this news release, other than historical information, consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors, including general economic conditions, consumer spending levels, adverse weather conditions and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the company's expectations.

This release and prior releases are available on the KCSA Public Relations Worldwide website at www.kcsa.com.

CONTACT: Six Flags, Inc. | Jim Dannhauser, 212/599-4693 | Debbie Nauser, 405/475-2500, ext. 288 | or | KCSA | Joseph A. Mansi / Sarah Shepard | 212/682-6300 ext. 205 / 236 | Fax: 212/697-0910 | jmansi@kcsa.com / sshepard@kcsa.com | www.kcsa.com

SUMMARY: Burke comments on the company's new Six Flags park in Agawam, Massachusetts. Burke discusses the company's branding efforts and bottom line numbers. Burke says the company attracts 45 million people a year to its parks worldwide.

Bob: You better buckle up, it's time to take a roller coaster ride. Premier Parks is the world's largest regional theme park company. With a total of 35 parks in the United States, Europe and Latin America including its newest addition, Six Flags New England in Massachusetts. Which is near Springfield. I can't pronounce the place, maybe he will tell us. Its parks annually host more than 45 million guests worldwide. So, what would summer time be with out a refreshing trip to the amusement park? A trip to cool you off. Let's get more details on the amusement park profits. Joining us now from the newest Six Flags Park is Kieran Burke, CEO of Premier Parks. Help me with the first name.

Kieran.

Bob: I got it right. You have a new Six Flags, tell us about that.

Part of what we have been lucky to do over the last two years is take the brand and apply to a number of amusement parks. We have done nine in the last two years one of the latest this year is Six Flags New England it is investment of 40 to $50 million here. Several roller coasters, a number of terrific attractions and themes and of course the Warner Brothers, Loony Tunes and DC Comic characters and we are having a tremendous year as you can see from the customers showing up an hour before we open.

Bob: Talk about attendance now.

We do about 45 million people a year at all of our parks. We have 36 parks; we are in six countries. Europe has become a major push for us in fact we actually have 28 parks here in the U.S. We have seven parks in Europe and one under construction. We brought our Six Flags brand international for the first time with Six Flags Holland and a huge success this year is Six Flags Mexico City. So we really are pushing the borders in terms of applying that brand.

John Manley: What do you think, you have a very capital-intensive business, what sort of return do you earn in our invested capital? What degree of leverage is possible with the seasonality of the business?

We are comfortable with four times in terms of the leverage levels. In terms of capital investment, one of the things that is not understood as well it as should be is we don't have any maintenance cap-x. All the things that keep the rides up and fresh and in operating order. We expense all of that so that is before the line in ebitda. In terms of marketable attractions and new buildings and those sorts of things what we have been doing the last two years is a major branding effort. We are establishing nine new Six Flags Parks. You will see our investment levels come down dramatically if we invest over 300 million this year. You will see that number 150 million next year and on a revenue run rate of about 1.1 billion and running ebitda margins of 40% we are comfortable we are delivering high returns to the investors.

Bob: Nonetheless you have a lot of acquisition costs associated with the bottom line and consequently your income has been up and down. Describe going forward what that bottom line is going to look like?

Well, I think as you probably aware, we are valued at the ebitda basis. As many of the cable companies certainly Time Warner historically, those types of companies. So, I think what you are going to see is what we've been doing, last year we increased our ebitda by 40% and that was on that was with a one-year increase. That was on a 13% attendance increase, 20% revenue increase. I think again the analyst call for us is to take ebitda from about 365 million to 435 million this year so we think we are delivering significant growth. We have a very unique set of assets and in fact while people are focusing as they should be on our main business; bringing people through the gates. There is another opportunity we have in terms of brand. Recent syndicated research showed that among 220 major brands, including Disney, McDonald's, the number one brand among teenagers was Six Flags which was also voted the coolest brand and the best brand. We have a powerful brand and we are starting to exploit that in terms of partnership marketing with major companies. We announced last week an alliance with AOL. We will probably derive about three billion impressions off that for the next two to three years. If the impressions take 1,000 impressions times $30 it is about a $30 million marketing opportunity for us in which no cash changes hands. So, we are excited about what we will be able to do with the brand going forward.

Bob: All right sir. Good luck to you, thank you for joining us this morning. Kieran Burke, CEO of Premier Parks coming to us live from the new Six Flags New England in Massachusetts.