
Six Flags Appoints John Reilly as New CEO
Six Flags Entertainment has appointed John Reilly as its new President and CEO, effective December 8, following a challenging summer with attraction breakdowns and attendance drops.
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Six Flags Entertainment has appointed John Reilly as its new President and CEO, effective December 8, following a challenging summer with attraction breakdowns and attendance drops.

Six Flags faces a federal class-action lawsuit alleging it misled investors about park conditions before its merger with Cedar Fair. The suit claims neglected maintenance led to financial losses and a

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation plans to sell or close more amusement parks, focusing on high-performing assets after recent closures and an attendance dip.

Cedar Point's 2025 season concluded with visitor complaints about frequent ride closures and staffing issues, raising questions about the park's operational standards.

A couple at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City had to physically restrain a rider on a roller coaster after her seatbelt failed, prompting safety inspections.

JANA Partners, joined by Travis Kelce and top executives Glenn Murphy and Dave Habiger, has invested in Six Flags, acquiring approximately 9% of the company. The group plans to collaborate with Six Fl

Six Flags has retracted a statement suggesting a 2026 opening for its Qiddiya City park in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming a 2025 deadline amid leadership changes.

Selim Bassoul, former Six Flags CEO and executive chairman, is stepping down, marking the second top executive departure in three months following the Cedar Fair merger.

California's Great America amusement park in Santa Clara will close permanently after its 2027 Halloween season, ending nearly 50 years of operation due to a land sale and strategic business decisions

Six Flags Over Texas has permanently retired its iconic Conquistador swinging ship ride after 43 years to make way for a new record-breaking roller coaster.