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Time-Warner sold its stake in Six Flags in 1995, and in 1998 [[Premier Parks]] had its [[Initial public offering|IPO]] and became the parent company of Six Flags. Premier Parks opts to follow the trend set by Bally's and begins acquiring more properties.

The Giant Drop, an Intamin second-generation drop tower, and Dare Devil Dive, a skycoaster, were added in 1997. The Giant Drop was located on the west side of Southwest Territory and Dare Devil was added in the Big Top's former ___location in County Fair. In August 1997, a hitch bar connecting the third and fourth cars on the blue side of the American Eagle rollercoaster separated as the ride was braking, causing the rear two cars to slam into the front three cars. Several people were injured and sent to local area hospitals. The ride re-opened in time for Fright Fest.

1998 was a big year for the little thrill-seekers in training. Yukon Territory welcomed the brand new Camp Cartoon Network. This area welcomed the addition of 5 new rides including Spacely's Sproket Rocket(Vekoma Roller Skater, along with Scooby Doo's Mystery Machine, Yogi's Yahoo River, Rocky Road's Rescue Service, and Bedrock Boulder Roller. Bug's Bunny Land was re-named Looney Tunes National Park and included various rides and attractions for the little ones. This included the Looney Tooter Choo Choo Train, the Waddaview Charter, Porky's Buzzy Beez, Petunia's Lady Bugz, Looney Toons Lodge Foam Ball Factory, Pepe Lapew's Peak, and the Nature Trail. An [[Demon Accident|accident occurred on the Demon]], stranding 23 passengers upside-down on the black train for nearly three hours.