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Six Flags New Orleans posted the following on their Web site: "Due to substantial damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, Six Flags New Orleans will remain closed for the 2006 season. The company is working with its insurance carriers to assess the full extent of the damage and the size of its eventual insurance recoveries. As all of us know, this is a difficult time for everyone in New Orleans, and we're committed to working with the city in support of the recovery efforts."
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It would retain them until 2007. God forbid a few thousand people make the drive and spend money.
Positive PR.
All of that wood on Megazeph will have to be replaced, meaning the whole ride will basically have to be rebuilt.
The structure of MZ is not wood. It is steel, so don't count on the whole ride having to be rebuilt.
Well, much of the track, but the actual structure is all metal. Now this might be damaged too from sitting in the water, but it's a bit more durable than wood.
"They don't need to for Houston, it's still a captive audience."
I don't see how Houston is a captive audience. If there's not a major park nearby people will find something else to do, not necessary travel to the nearest city with a big park.
If Six Flags expects tons of Houstonians to drive to San Antonio or Dallas, they're being overly optimistic. Some sort of incentive to visit those parks would be appropriate, and the mailing list of former season pass holders would be an ideal marketing tool.
From what I've heard from a post on another message board, the insurance should cover most of the damage. But the discussion over the amount due is going to take a lot of time. I've heard the ride manufacturers that leased many of the rides and their equipment are not being very helpful to the situation either.
Honestly, I think the park's audience in the metro New Orleans area will be back before the park. So hopefully that won't be an issue.
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