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With theme park reopenings pushed back by the state, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom returns to its zoological roots

With theme park reopenings pushed back by the state, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom returns to its zoological roots

Jun 25, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on With theme park reopenings pushed back by the state, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom returns to its zoological roots

For a limited time, the clock is being rolled back to 1986, when the park first opened its gates in Vallejo as a premier zoological park and aquarium.
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Six Flags introduces chain-wide online reservation system to help facilitate attendance level management

Six Flags introduces chain-wide online reservation system to help facilitate attendance level management

May 14, 2020 Business, COVID-19, Headlines, Latin America & Mexico, News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Six Flags introduces chain-wide online reservation system to help facilitate attendance level management

The user-friendly process will allow parks to manage daily attendance levels and avoid overcrowding in accordance
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Attraction closures and re-openings

Attraction closures and re-openings

Apr 08, 2020 Asia, Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Europe & Middle East, Features, Headlines, Live Shows and Spectacles, Museums, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World Expos, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Attraction closures and re-openings

The first two territories to shut down attractions are now reopening their theme parks and museums, less than two months after closure.
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Six Flags to become first chain with all parks to be fully designated Certified Autism Centers

Six Flags to become first chain with all parks to be fully designated Certified Autism Centers

Feb 07, 2020 News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Six Flags to become first chain with all parks to be fully designated Certified Autism Centers

The CAC designation from IBCCES requires that at least 80% of guest-facing staff at each park complete a training and certification program
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ProSlide to showcase water ride designs at Saudi Entertainment & Amusement Show 2020

ProSlide to showcase water ride designs at Saudi Entertainment & Amusement Show 2020

Feb 03, 2020 Europe & Middle East, News, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on ProSlide to showcase water ride designs at Saudi Entertainment & Amusement Show 2020

Visit the ProSlide booth at #1A39 for all the details.
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Six Flags Magic Mountain launches West Coast Racers dueling coaster

Six Flags Magic Mountain launches West Coast Racers dueling coaster

Jan 10, 2020 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Six Flags Magic Mountain launches West Coast Racers dueling coaster

The ride experience includes two complete laps, multiple airtime hills, extreme high-banked turns and over/under near misses.
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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom lights up with solar power for Holiday in the Park

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom lights up with solar power for Holiday in the Park

Dec 03, 2019 News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Six Flags Discovery Kingdom lights up with solar power for Holiday in the Park

Moving forward, 80% of the park’s energy usage will be powered by one of the largest solar carport installations in the country.
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Technifex: FauxFire® and real people

Technifex: FauxFire® and real people

Nov 15, 2019 #80 - IAAPA 2019, 2019, Attractions, Business, Features, Museums, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on Technifex: FauxFire® and real people

Technifex powers up for the next 35 years
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Brian Machamer named first Park President of Six Flags Qiddiya

Brian Machamer named first Park President of Six Flags Qiddiya

Nov 07, 2019 Business, Europe & Middle East, Headlines, News, People, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Brian Machamer named first Park President of Six Flags Qiddiya

Mr. Machamer began his career with Universal Studios Florida in 1990 where he spent over ten years, serving in various operational roles as he moved up the ranks.
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PepsiCo’s Michael Spanos named new President and CEO of Six Flags

PepsiCo’s Michael Spanos named new President and CEO of Six Flags

Oct 28, 2019 Asia, Business, Europe & Middle East, Latin America & Mexico, North America, People, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on PepsiCo’s Michael Spanos named new President and CEO of Six Flags

Mr. Spanos, 55, most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo, Asia, Middle East and North Africa (AMENA). AMENA is a sector with $6.0 billion in revenue that spans more than 43
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