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Six Flags New England is Now Open! First Ride on Galactic Attack

By Laurie Ritrosky, Publisher of Westfield-Southwick & Berkshires Macaroni Kid April 13, 2017
Six Flags New England is Open For Another Thrilling Season
Largest Park Investment in 15+ Years


 Six Flags New England will be open for Spring Break, now through Sunday, April 23. The Coaster Capital of New England is proud to announce its largest lineup of new attractions since 2000.

The park will premier Galactic Attack Virtual Reality Coaster on Mind Eraser for an all-new mixed reality gaming experience. Mind Eraser proudly celebrates its 20th Birthday at the Coaster Capital of New England this season, and will be outfitted with new restraints for a more comfortable, smoother and exhilarating ride experience than ever before. 

Premiering this summer will be the park’s 13th coaster, THE JOKER 4D Free Fly Coaster. After being lifted straight up a 120-foot hill, this 4D experience challenges riders to “face their fears” as they flip head-over-heels from four to eight times along the weightless, tumbling journey.
 
Six Flags New England will also launch its brand new holiday event, Holiday in the Park® with an extended calendar and “reason to visit each season”. The park will be decorated with more than one million LED lights, beautiful Christmas trees, thrilling rides and state-of-the-art holiday decor, which will create the perfect magical atmosphere for park guests. Holiday in the Park® will début on weekends and select days November 24 - December 31.

My family and I were invited last weekend to ride the new Galactic Attack Coaster. If you have ridden Mind Eraser in the past, you know why it was called Mind Eraser. It was very shaky and for us older folks, uncomfortable to ride. They have outfitted the ride with all new seats and restraints. It is much smoother now and the restraints are made of a flexible rubber material that is very comfortable. And, of course, the VR headset that takes you on a journey through the galaxy dodging asteroids and battling aliens along the way. It was so fun! 

Take a look at our ride here: https://youtu.be/vVZhwd59x4g

So many new things to look forward to this year at Six Flags New England! Get your season tickets now at https://www.sixflags.com/newengland. It really is the best deal if you plan on visiting more than once, and with all the new attractions, you can have a unique, exciting experience every time you go.