All Aboard! Six Flags Magic Mountain Welcomes Thomas the Tank En

Six Flags Magic Mountain announced today the opening of Thomas TownSM , a newly created children's area based on the popular Thomas & Friends brand.

This exciting play area is designed to entertain children of all ages, and is centered around a train ride on a Thomas the Tank Engine™ replica that takes guests on a journey through Thomas' mythical home on the Island of Sodor. In addition, the area includes a Percy roller coaster and Cranky the Crane interactive water play area. Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway, is on hand to pose for photos and greet visitors. A Thomas & Friends store located within the play area will feature an assortment of merchandise, including the popular Thomas & Friends die cast trains; adult and children's apparel; storybooks; and other items.

"We are very excited to welcome Thomas Town to Six Flags Magic Mountain," stated Jay Thomas, Six Flags Magic Mountain Park President. "This beloved character has engaged and inspired preschoolers' imaginations for more than six decades and will certainly offer a rich, exciting world for children and their parents to enjoy, as families look for more ways to spend quality time together."

Gary Krakower, Senior Vice President, Business Development, HIT Entertainment stated, "Six Flags Magic Mountain has been providing families with quality entertainment for 37 years and we're pleased to have worked with them to debut Thomas Town at their park. Thomas is the #1 engine, and we're confident that this attraction will be the #1 destination for kids and their families at Six Flags."

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