Six Flags Entertainment 8-K Six Flags Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nancy Krejsa Senior Vice President
Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
+1-972-595-5083
nkrejsa@sftp.com

Six Flags Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — May 5, 2016 — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.58 per share of common stock payable to shareholders of record as of May 26, 2016. The dividend will be payable June 13, 2016.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company with $1.3 billion in revenue and 18 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 55 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.