Six Flags will close Six Flags America at the end of the 2025 season
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From the press release:
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the largest amusement park operator in North America, today announced that it will close Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, after the 2025 operating season. The property, which is approximately 500 acres, will be marketed for redevelopment as part of Six Flags’ ongoing portfolio optimization program. The company has engaged CBRE, a global leader in commercial real estate services and investments, to market the property for sale.
“As part of our comprehensive review of our park portfolio, we have determined that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor are not a strategic fit with the company’s long-term growth plan,” said Six Flags President & CEO Richard A. Zimmerman. “After reviewing a number of options, we believe that marketing the property for redevelopment will generate the highest value and return on investment. We anticipate strong interest in the property and will continue to strategically pursue portfolio optimization opportunities as we work to unlock the full value of our portfolio.”
“This was a difficult decision, and we recognize the impact it will have on our Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor park associates and guests,” Zimmerman added. “We are grateful to our park associates who work hard to create lifelong memories for our guests, and Six Flags is committed to supporting all impacted associates through the closure process at the end of this year. Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor have been an important part of the local community, and this final season will be an opportunity to celebrate the decades of fun that guests have enjoyed at the property.”
Six Flags America employs approximately 70 full-time associates. Severance and other benefits will be provided to all eligible associates. The park’s final operating day will be Sunday, November 2, 2025. The closure of Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial results in 2025.
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Yeesh. By the time I get there in August people are gonna be tearing the coaster seats out to take home as souvenirs.
OMG, some company paid to rent this place out for the day? Anyone know who? I hope they enjoy the two open rides
The_Orient_of_Express:
Any other “at risk” parks in the Cedar flags chain
Hot off the press, 2027 will be the last operating year of CGA. It's been known for awhile it will close eventually, but now we officially have the final season from the Six Flags company (during their latest investor video). You can also see this Investor Day document, and on page 88 it references the closing of CGA as well:
https://s205.q4cdn.com/6539...iCqq18sqKQ
(you can Cntrl-F and search for California's. Page 88)
In the video portion, Brian Withrow did mention that a lease extension isn't completely off the table for CGA.
I also had to giggle when he corporate-speaked and referred to the Six Flags America closure as "sunsetting the park."
GooDFeLLoW:
You can also see this Investor Day document, and on page 88 it references the closing of CGA as well:
http://.........
(you can Cntrl-F and search for California's. Page 88)
I'm sorry I wouldn't touch that link with a 10 foot pole. That just screams Malware website! I'm not even saying it is or not but if you can link to a more normal site then I will go and see what was discussed.
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I'm sorry I wouldn't touch that link with a 10 foot pole
Sorry haha I didn't notice it was a non-traditional link; it was directly off the SixFlags site. Thanks GoBucks for finding a better one!
BrettV:
Brian Withrow did mention that a lease extension isn't completely off the table for CGA.
I didn't catch that! I must have been too busy seething with rage and depression at the matter 😂😂. But I guess a glimmer of hope remains if he actually said that, I'll have to listen again
And yes "sunsetting" really made me cringe!! I'm glad they didn't use my company's term... when we have to shut down a pharmacy they say we're "optimizing" it. Lawwwwddddd.
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