CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income (loss)	$ 66,060		$ 90,805	$ 3,947		$ (24,238)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax in 2013:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,349)	[1]	(3,685)	(941)	[1]	2,845
Defined benefit retirement plan	(110)	[2]	(167)	(169)	[2]	(333)
Change in cash flow hedging	51	[3]	(383)	89	[3]	(650)
Net other comprehensive (loss) income	(2,408)		(4,235)	(1,021)		1,862
Comprehensive income (loss)	63,652		86,570	2,926		(22,376)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(18,699)		(18,540)	(19,113)		(18,606)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Six Flags Entertainment Corporation	$ 44,953		$ 68,030	$ (16,187)		$ (40,982)

[1] Foreign currency translation adjustment is presented net of tax benefit of $1.3 million and $0.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.

[2] Defined benefit retirement plan is presented net of tax benefit of $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.

[3] Change in cash flow hedging is presented net of tax expense of $33,000 and $0.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.