Category Archives: Industry News

Invertigo leaving California’s Great America

Looks like yet another ride removal for California’s Great America.  After 12 years in service, Invertigo will be removed to make room for an unnamed future attraction.  Whether or not that new attraction comes to be or not is anyone’s … Continue reading

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Six Flags is NOT Closing!

Lately I’ve been asked by a few of my friends if Six Flags (being from Wisconsin they are referring to Great America, but I am answering for all the parks) is closing.  The answer has always been, “No they are … Continue reading

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Six Flags Over Texas Offering 6 Visits For $49.99

Six Flags Over Texas will begin to offer 6 visits for $49.99 beginning Friday to help families suffering from the economy.  According to Mark Shapiro, the parks are doing amazingly well so far this summer.  Listen to an interview from … Continue reading

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Six Flags Makes Important Payments

Six Flags, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SIXF) announced today that it received the proceeds of a loan from a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. to fund approximately $53 million of 2009 “put” obligations related to its Six Flags Over Texas … Continue reading

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Six Flags Stock Train Finally Finds Lift Hill

Shares of Six Flags common stock (SIXF) might finally see 50 cents again today.  Over the last 2 days the stock has jumped almost 100%, hopefully a sign that good news is to come on Friday, when they release their … Continue reading

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Follow Mr. Six on Twitter!

NEW YORK, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Six Flags, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: SIXF) has welcomed back an old friend and reintroduced the recognizable face of its brand, Mr. Six, into its 2009 “More Flags…More Fun” advertising campaign. The iconic character … Continue reading

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Site News

Yes, I realize I haven’t been making a lot of posts lately, but I’m working on that. In addition to posting news stories, I will also be working on a lot more editorial pieces that I hope you all enjoy. … Continue reading

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Six Flags To Report First Quarter 2009 Results

NEW YORK, April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Six Flags, Inc. (OTCBulletinBoard: SIXF) announced today that it will report results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 before the market opens on Friday, May 8, 2009.

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TEA 2008 Attendance Report Released

The Themed Entertainment Association has released its 2008 attendance report.  It doesn’t contain too many surprises, with Disney’s many parks taking the lead worldwide.

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Six Flags Delays Interest Payment

Six Flags has chosen to take advantage of its 30 day grace period on a $7 million interest payment due today.  While this may sound like bankruptcy is getting nearer, it is probably in their best interest to hold onto … Continue reading

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