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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) has announced the closure of Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, after the 2025 operating season. The approximately 500-acre property will be marketed for redevelopment through CBRE as part of Six Flags' portfolio optimization program. The park, which employs around 70 full-time associates, will continue operations until its final day on November 2, 2025. CEO Richard Zimmerman stated that the park no longer aligns with the company's long-term growth strategy, and redevelopment is expected to generate the highest value. The company will provide severance and benefits to eligible associates. The closure is not expected to materially impact Six Flags' 2025 financial results, and all 2025 season passes and tickets will be honored throughout the final season.

Wescom Financial is celebrating the grand opening of its branch at Knott's Berry Farm on April 29, 2025, marking it as the first financial institution to open a branch at the theme park. The branch, located in Knott's California Marketplace, opened in September 2024.

The celebration includes special invitations to members impacted by the Eaton wildfires, offering them complimentary lunch at Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant, theme park character meet-and-greets, and park access. As part of their wildfire relief efforts, Wescom is launching a Knott's Visa® Credit Card promotion from April 21st to May 31st, matching dollar-for-dollar on all Knott's credit card purchases up to $10,000 to benefit the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.

The event features a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m., followed by a VIP lunch reception and park activities. To date, Wescom and its members have raised over $214,000 for Southern California wildfire relief efforts.

Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE: FUN), North America's largest regional amusement park operator, has scheduled its 2025 first-quarter earnings release for Thursday, May 8, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a conference call at 10:00 AM EDT featuring CEO Richard Zimmerman and CFO Brian Witherow to discuss quarterly results and business outlook.

Investors and interested parties can access a live audio webcast through the Six Flags investor website. A recorded version will be available shortly after the call's conclusion.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces the launch of THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity, America's first super boomerang coaster, opening spring 2025. The new attraction features forward and backward launches, reaching speeds of 60 mph and heights of 172 feet.

The coaster includes 4 intense inversions, 7 launches, and 10 airtime moments across its 1,430-foot track. With a minimum height requirement of 48 inches, it aims to accommodate both junior and experienced thrill-seekers.

Park president Brian Bacica emphasizes that the high-energy ride delivers everything coaster enthusiasts seek. The attraction will be accessible to Gold Season Pass holders, offering unlimited rides along with benefits like free parking and unlimited visits throughout the season.

Kings Dominion is set to unveil Rapterra, the world's tallest and longest launched wing coaster, on March 29, 2025, marking the park's 50th anniversary celebration. Standing 145 feet tall and stretching 3,086 feet long, this innovative coaster launches riders from 0 to 65 miles per hour in just four seconds.

The ride, inspired by a mythical 'jungle hawk,' features unique seating where riders are suspended on either side of the track. The nearly 90-second adventure includes eight thrilling elements: an overbanked turn, a dive loop, an S-turn, a wing slide, a flat spin, an airtime hill, and a raptor roll.

Season passholders will get exclusive first access during a preview night on March 28 from 5 to 10 p.m. The park will remain open daily through April 6 for spring break, with unlimited rides available to 2025 Silver Season Pass holders.

Six Flags Over Georgia announces the opening of its 2025 season on March 15, featuring the debut of Georgia Gold Rusher, the world's first free-spinning gondola coaster. This revolutionary attraction, the park's 12th coaster, reaches speeds of 60 mph and heights of 144 feet along a 590-foot U-shaped track.

The coaster features unique elements including three gravity-defying airtime moments, four airtime sensations, and dynamic water features. The park is also introducing enhanced amenities, including three new dining concepts and improved service operations under a new executive chef.

The 2025 season includes weekend operations from March 15 through May 18, with daily operation during Spring Break (April 5-13). Hurricane Harbor water park opens May 24, and the season features special events like Summerbration and Holiday in the Park. Season Pass holders get exclusive early access to Georgia Gold Rusher during Opening Weekend.

Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE: FUN) has announced the nomination of four new independent directors to stand for election at the company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The nominees - Sandy Cochran, Michael Colglazier, Felipe Dutra, and Steven Hoffman - will serve as Class I Directors for three-year terms ending in 2028.

This board restructuring follows the departure of four current directors: Esi Eggleston Bracey, Michelle McKinney Frymire, D. Scott Olivet, and Enrique Ramirez Mena. The board will maintain its size of 12 directors, with 10 being independent. Two nominees, Felipe Dutra and Steven Hoffman, were identified by shareholder Dendur Capital LP, demonstrating collaborative engagement with major stakeholders.

The nominees bring diverse experience: Cochran was CEO of Cracker Barrel, Colglazier is CEO of Virgin Galactic with extensive Disney experience, Dutra served as CFO of Anheuser-Busch InBev, and Hoffman founded Python Global Ventures.

Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE: FUN) has announced that former Cedar Fair, L.P. unitholders can now access their 2024 tax packages, including the partner's final Schedule K-1. These tax documents are available through multiple channels:

• Online via the Six Flags investors website under Resources / Pre-Merger Archive
• Through the K-1 Tax Package Support webpage
• Via postal mail, expected to be completed by March 13, 2025

Schedule K-3 reports will be accessible in early August through the Tax Package Support webpage. Support is available via phone at 866-569-8675 on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET. Six Flags operates 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks, and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas is set to unveil the largest DC Universe themed area in any U.S. amusement park on March 1, 2025. The expansion features three new attractions: CYBORG Cyber Revolution, a multi-dimensional spinning ride; SHAZAM! Tower of Eternity, a 70-foot drop tower; and METROPOLIS Transit Authority, a monorail-style aerial tour.

The themed area includes updates to existing attractions featuring DC characters like SUPERGIRL Sky Flight, POISON IVY Toxic Spin, and THE PENGUIN: Gotham City Getaway. A newly remodeled Daily Planet gift shop serves as a merchandise hub and entrance point for multiple attractions. The expansion also introduces Planet Krypton, a themed dining venue offering New York-style pizzas.