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Six Flags to manage Magic Waters Waterpark in Rockford, Illinois

Six Flags to manage Magic Waters Waterpark in Rockford, Illinois

Oct 10, 2018 Business, News, North America, Water Parks, World markets 0

Magic Waters Waterpark, a 43-acre waterpark located in Rockford, Illinois, has been owned and operated by the Rockford Park District since 1988.
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Six Flags 2019 lineup includes launch coasters and new dizzying heights

Six Flags 2019 lineup includes launch coasters and new dizzying heights

Aug 30, 2018 Europe & Middle East, Headlines, Latin America & Mexico, News, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets 0

Six Flags Entertainment Company announced a collection of world record-breaking roller coasters and family attractions, along with massive park upgrades and rebrands for the 2019 season.
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USA theme park owners financial results for second quarter 2018

USA theme park owners financial results for second quarter 2018

Aug 20, 2018 Asia, Business, Europe & Middle East, Headlines, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World markets 0

Results are for global theme park operations for each company and are for the approximate period April 1 - June 30, 2018.
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Six Flags launches membership rewards program

Six Flags launches membership rewards program

Aug 17, 2018 News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets 0

“We created the most value-packed Membership rewards program in the industry — bar none."
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Six Flags reports strong numbers for first half of 2018

Six Flags reports strong numbers for first half of 2018

Jul 25, 2018 Asia, Europe & Middle East, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

For the first six months of 2018, revenue was $574 million, a 10 percent increase compared to the prior year period, driven by a 7 percent increase in attendance.
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Former Six Flag executive Jay Thomas joins Urban Air Adventure Park as Chief Commercial Officer

Former Six Flag executive Jay Thomas joins Urban Air Adventure Park as Chief Commercial Officer

Jun 18, 2018 Attractions, Business, News, People 0

This newly created position will oversee franchise relationships, marketing, sales, operations, safety, product development and customer service to drive global business growth and market share for...
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Alterface highlighting new attractions in China and Poland at Asian Attractions Expo

Alterface highlighting new attractions in China and Poland at Asian Attractions Expo

Jun 05, 2018 Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, News, North America, World markets 0

Alterface is exhibiting on booth #2532 at the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE 2018) from 6 to 8 June in Hong Kong.
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Six Flags announces eleventh park for China

Six Flags announces eleventh park for China

May 29, 2018 Asia, News, Theme Parks, World markets 0

The first phase of the Six Flags complex in Nanjing, which will include the Kids World property, is scheduled to open in 2021.
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EPR Properties expresses concern that Schlitterbahn murder charges could hinder repayment of loans

EPR Properties expresses concern that Schlitterbahn murder charges could hinder repayment of loans

May 24, 2018 Business, News, North America, Water Parks, World markets 0

As of March 31, 2018, all three parks were listed on EPR's owned property list, along with the six parks now managed by Six Flags (the five announced this week and Hurricane Harbor, in Concord,
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Trends in the 2017 TEA/AECOM Theme Index: Fully integrated resorts lead to strong growth

Trends in the 2017 TEA/AECOM Theme Index: Fully integrated resorts lead to strong growth

May 24, 2018 Business, Features, Headlines, Theme Parks 0

"The success of Shanghai Disney has been very encouraging, showing developers that they should invest in world-class and best-in-class projects, and the market will respond." -- Chris Yoshii and Beth...
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