Six Flags Announces Plan to Close Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor After 2025 Season

Press Release from Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– 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.”

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Canada’s Wonderland opens for the season May 8

VAUGHAN, ON (April 10, 2025) – Canada’s Wonderland opens to the public on May 8, kicking off four seasons of fun featuring world-class thrills, a full lineup of exciting events and entertainment for guests of all ages.

The park’s new record-breaking roller coaster AlpenFury is anticipated to open late spring and will feature a double-launch, with one propelling riders into Wonder Mountain, and another that blasts the train out the summit, 50 metres into the sky. The coaster will span 1,000 metres across the park, reaching speeds of 115 km/h, flipping and twisting through nine breathtaking inversions – the most of any launch coaster in the world. 

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Discovery Meadow Unveiled: Here’s Everything Coming to Kentucky Kingdom’s New Land

Press Release from Kentucky Kingdom

LOUISVILLE, KY (February 12, 2025) – This Valentine’s season, Kentucky Kingdom is sharing the love with guests by unveiling the full lineup of attractions and renderings of Discovery Meadow— a new $11 million family-friendly land. As part of the $25 million investment over the next two seasons, Discovery Meadow will open to the public on May 10, 2025. The new land features six acres dedicated to family fun with a Kentucky twist and includes three new attractions, 24 new and re-themed experiences, and its very own character. Guests can look forward to more fun and more ways to make memories worth repeating in an atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of Kentucky.

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Kennywood Park Unveils All-New Themed Area: Kennywood Junction

Press Release from Kennywood

PITTSBURGH, PA [February 12, 2025] – There are even more thrills in store for the 2025 season asKennywood, Pittsburgh’s Thrill and Entertainment Destination, introduces its newest themed area, Kennywood Junction. Inspired by the park’s rich history and connection to the Steel City, Kennywood Junction offers fun for the entire family to experience together. Gearing up for a historic season, Kennywood will delight visitors from Pittsburgh and beyond, as the park begins its longest season ever on April 12. This year, the park introduces its best event lineup ever and opens the new Kennywood Junction, plus many more exciting surprises to come. Families are invited to strap in and get ready to ride on 412 Day, as the new Kennywood Junction opens and the park’s first-ever Eggcellent Easter Celebration begins.

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Siren’s Curse construction reaches new heights with installation of tilt track

SANDUSKY, Ohio (Feb. 4, 2025) – Cedar Point’s record-breaking Siren’s Curse tilt roller coaster is one step closer to bringing even more happy screams to the famed amusement park destination. Crews today lifted the ride’s signature element – the tilt track – to the highest point on the roller coaster. This 45-ton, 61-foot-long section of track is the ride’s signature […]

SANDUSKY, Ohio (Feb. 4, 2025) – Cedar Point’s record-breaking Siren’s Curse tilt roller coaster is one step closer to bringing even more happy screams to the famed amusement park destination. Crews today lifted the ride’s signature element – the tilt track – to the highest point on the roller coaster. This 45-ton, 61-foot-long section of track is the ride’s signature terrifying element, teetering the coaster’s train into a 90-degree vertical position before locking into place and releasing riders into the 2,966 feet of twisting track below.

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