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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is widely covered in financial and corporate news due to its role as North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator and its active capital markets, governance and expansion activities. This news page aggregates company-issued updates and other coverage related to Six Flags’ amusement parks, water parks, resort properties and international projects.
Recent company news highlights a variety of topics, including the pricing and closing of a private offering of 8.625% senior notes due 2032 and the planned redemption of existing senior notes due 2027, as described in press releases and corresponding Form 8-K filings. Coverage also includes strategic decisions about specific assets, such as the choice not to exercise a call option related to the partnership that holds Six Flags Over Texas, while continuing to operate and invest in that park under existing agreements.
Operational and guest-focused updates are another key theme in Six Flags news. The company issues releases on the opening of new parks and attractions, such as Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia, which it describes as its first theme park designed and built outside North America with 28 rides and attractions across six themed lands. Seasonal event announcements, including WinterFest, Holiday in the Park, Knott’s Merry Farm and Christmas in the Park at selected parks, showcase how Six Flags combines rides with holiday lights, live entertainment and themed food and beverage offerings.
Investors and observers can also find leadership and governance updates in the news flow, such as the appointment of John Reilly as President and Chief Executive Officer and changes to the board of directors. In addition, news items reference shareholder engagement by groups like JANA Partners and Sachem Head Capital Management LP. By following this page, readers can see how Six Flags communicates financial performance, capital structure decisions, seasonal programming and corporate governance developments over time.
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:FUN) is launching its largest Halloween season ever across 25 parks, featuring a groundbreaking new attraction, The Conjuring: Beyond Fear, at four major locations. This premium 20-minute interactive experience will debut at Carowinds, Cedar Point, Canada's Wonderland, and Kings Island.
The company is introducing seven blockbuster horror franchises through haunted mazes, including new attractions like The Strangers: No Escape and returning favorites such as SAW, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Army of the Dead. The Halloween program includes scare zones, live entertainment, night rides, and family-friendly daytime activities.
As part of their merger anniversary celebration, Six Flags is offering a special 2026 Season Pass that grants access to over 40 parks through 2025-2026, featuring 288 roller coasters and 970 water slides, with the lowest pricing available until September 1, 2025.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) has extended its partnership with accesso Technology Group through a new 5-year eCommerce agreement for continued use of the accesso Passport® platform. The renewal, effective January 1, 2026, covers online ticketing across 42 Six Flags properties in North America, including those acquired in the Cedar Fair merger.
The partnership, which began in 2006, has facilitated the sale of hundreds of millions of tickets. The accesso Passport platform provides comprehensive ticketing solutions, including daily tickets, season passes, memberships, and flexible payment plans, with integrated up-sell capabilities. The agreement runs through December 31, 2030, with Six Flags having an option to terminate on December 31, 2027, with 12 months' advance notice.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) announced that President and CEO Richard A. Zimmerman will step down from his position by the end of 2025. Zimmerman, who has been in the amusement park industry for 38 years, will continue serving as CEO and Board member until a successor is appointed.
The Board has initiated a comprehensive search process with a global executive search firm to identify the next CEO, considering both internal and external candidates. The announcement comes approximately one year after the successful merger between legacy Cedar Fair and Six Flags companies, during which Zimmerman has led integration efforts and cost synergy initiatives.
Executive Chairman Selim Bassoul highlighted Zimmerman's contributions in optimizing the company's operations and implementing strategies to increase Adjusted EBITDA, reduce net leverage, and create shareholder value.
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:FUN) reported disappointing Q2 2025 results and updated its full-year guidance. The company posted net revenues of $930 million but recorded a net loss of $100 million. Total attendance was 14.2 million guests, down 9% year-over-year, with in-park per capita spending at $62.46.
July performance showed improvement with attendance up 1% to 11 million guests, though revenues declined 3%. The company faced significant weather challenges in Q2, with 379 operating days impacted and 49 park closure days. Management revised full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $860-910 million and announced plans to reduce costs by $90 million in the second half of 2025.
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE: FUN), North America's largest regional amusement park operator, has scheduled its 2025 second quarter earnings release for August 6, 2025. The company will release results before market open, followed by a conference call at 10:00 AM EDT.
The earnings call will feature CEO Richard Zimmerman and CFO Brian Witherow, who will discuss Q2 results and provide business outlook updates. Investors can access the live audio webcast through Six Flags' investor website, with a recorded version available shortly after the call.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Arlington (NYSE: FUN) has unveiled Splash Island, marking the largest investment in the water park's history. The new 58,000-square-foot family water playground features a 50-foot-tall multi-level treehouse, 17 water slides, and over 100 interactive water features, including a 1,000-gallon tipping bucket.
The expansion includes enhanced amenities such as new double-decker family cabanas and a reimagined Smokehouse on the Water restaurant featuring in-house smoked meats. The water park, the largest in North Texas, will operate daily through Labor Day 2025.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) has announced the availability of 2024 Schedule K-3 tax forms for former Cedar Fair unitholders. The forms, which contain information about international tax items, can be accessed through the Six Flags investors website and the K-1 Tax Package Support webpage.
The forms primarily affect foreign unitholders and certain investors who need to compute foreign tax credits. Support is available via phone at 866-569-8675 on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET.
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.