Welcome to our dedicated page for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation news (Ticker: FUN), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Six Flags Entertainment Corporation stock.
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 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.
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.