Cardmembers Will Benefit from In-Park Discounts, Exclusive
Experiences
RIVERWOODS, Ill. & GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2012--
After a successful three-year run, Discover and Six Flags Entertainment
Corporation (NYSE: SIX) today announced a new, multi-year extension of
their corporate sponsorship, offering Discover cardmembers in-park
discounts, special ticket packages and exclusive experiences.
As the official credit card of all domestic Six Flags parks, Discover
will continue to reward its cardmembers in 11 U. S. markets in a variety
of ways, including:
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A dedicated Discover gate during the first two hours of each park
opening, providing expedited entrance so Discover cardmembers can get
to the fun faster;
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An instant 5 percent discount for all Six Flags park guests when they
use a Discover card, in-park or online, to make purchases of admission
tickets, season passes, food, merchandise and parking;
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Discover Family Meal Deals offering significant savings;
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And new for 2013, in-park and online bundle offers on tickets, food
and merchandise.
“Our cardmembers continue to tell us about how much they enjoy the
benefits we’ve been providing when they visit Six Flags,” said Jennifer
Murillo, vice president of brand communications at Discover. “We’re
delighted to continue offering our customers ways to make their
experiences with their families even more fun and affordable.”
Six Flags will continue to feature Discover signage and branding
throughout their parks via the Six Flags Media Networks, including Six
Flags TV, digital billboards, scrolling signs and banners.
“We are thrilled to extend this sponsorship with Discover and all the
privileges included at our parks to their millions of loyal
cardmembers,” said Jeff Portugal, vice president of corporate alliances
for Six Flags Entertainment. “The long-term nature of this sponsorship
is a testament to the effectiveness of two very creative teams and the
marketing and sales benefits of utilizing the Six Flags Media Networks.”
About Discover
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a direct banking and payment
services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S.
financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become
one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company
operates the Discover
card, America’s cash rewards pioneer, and offers home loans, private
student loans, personal loans, online savings accounts, certificates of
deposit and money market accounts through its direct
banking business. Its payment
businesses consist of Discover
Network, with millions of merchant and cash access locations; PULSE,
one of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners
Club International, a global payments network with acceptance in
more than 185 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.discoverfinancial.com.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional
theme park company with over $1 billion in revenue and 18 parks across
the United States, Mexico and Canada. For more than 50 years, Six Flags
has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed
rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions including up-close
animal encounters, Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park. For more
information, visit sixflags.com.
Source: Discover Financial Services
Discover
Laura Gingiss, 224-405-0185
lauragingiss@discover.com
or
Six
Flags Entertainment
Sandra Daniels, 972-595-5178
sdaniels@sftp.com