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GameFly, Inc. to partner with Six Flags Theme Parks for the summer

GameFly, the leading online video game rental subscription service, will be offering extended GameFly trials to guests of the Six Flags parks through September 5 during a national summer-long promotion. They will be providing one million gift cards at the toll booth exits at... [More]

Six Flags may soon exit bankruptcy

Reuters is reporting that Six Flags Inc. could exit bankruptcy status as early as March, 2010. The amusement company is in negotiations to secure financing in the sum of $830 million. $150 million is coming from a financing deal struck with Time Warner Inc.--suppliers... [More]

Six Flags to hand over New Orleans park to city

Six Flags officials have gained clearance to hand over the Katrina-ravaged Six Flags New Orleans to the city. In bankruptcy court last week, a Delaware judge okayed a reorganization deal that would free Six Flags' assets (including their New Orleans park) for restructuring. As... [More]

Six Flags Inc. shareholders seek to stage coup

Stark Investments--a Wisconsin-based hedge fund--has proposed an alternative to Six Flags' plan to crawl out of $2.4 billion in debt: Let the shareholders buy it. Well, most of it. The company proposes a transfer of the company's debt and the vast majority of its... [More]

Six Flags releases Q3 and nine month earnings

In short, Six Flags Inc. is performing nearly as expected. Attendance is down and those still visiting aren't spending quite as much as they used to. You can find excerpts from each the quarterly and nine month reports, as well as the full-year forecast... [More]

Six Flags offering Twitter followers AMA access

Six Flags Inc. announced that the company will be offering one Six Flags Twitter follower the chance to gain exclusive access to the 2009 American Music Awards; red carpet walk and all. On October 19, Six Flags will launch a five-day More Flags. More... [More]

Six Flags settlement okayed by bankruptcy court

A federal bankruptcy judge today approved a settlement between Six Flags Inc. and the city of New Orleans. The two have butted heads since shortly after the park's closing due to Six Flag's refusal to reopen Six Flags New Orleans on the city's schedule.... [More]

Six Flags: Magic Mountain to reclaim crown in '10

Six Flags President and CEO Mark Shapiro has laid down the gauntlet: Six Flags Magic Mountain will reclaim the crown in 2010. The long standing rivalry between Magic Mountain and Cedar Point continues next year when MM adds a new roller coaster and a... [More]

Side Attractions: Sept. 24, 2009

On today's edition of Side Attractions, we take a look at dejected Six Flags guests, the Disneyland-Vegas maglev and a maybe-sorta-probably kidnapper. • Six Flags New England season pass-holders were upset when they were turned away last Sunday. The park was holding a private... [More]

Six Flags announces park bound for Nigeria

Six Flags Inc. has signed a deal with the Government of Cross River State of Nigeria--yes, Nigeria in Africa--to develop a Six Flags branded theme park. The new development will be part of Cross River State's 250-acre "Destination Tourism" project. "We look forward to... [More]

Six Flags Magic Mountain unveils Fright Fest 2009 details

Six Flags Magic Mountain has released Fright Fest 2009 details. This year's festivities will see the addition of three new mazes as well as a new scare zone. Returning favorites include the Mr. Six dance party, roller coasters running in the dark and the... [More]

Six Flags noteholders' competing bankruptcy plan

Six Flags Inc. noteholders have offerred a new plan to reorganize the bankrupt company. The new plan is in opposition to the plan presented by the company's management. The competing plan would have the noteholders--who are collectively owed $1.3 billion--splitting the company amongst themselves... [More]

Side Attractions: Sept. 9, 2009

Today on Side Attractions we take a look at a Six Flags-Chrysler team-up, a faux kidnapper, and superheroes. • Six Flags and Chrysler have "joined forces" to connect soldiers with loved ones. The joint venture has Six Flags parks in New Jersey and Texas... [More]

Six Flags holding Back-to-School sweepstakes

Six Flags is holding a Back-to-School national sweepstakes and concert series. Interested park-goers can register to win one of three prizes: • Ultimate Wardrobe presented by Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.(TM) inclusive of a new back-to-school denim wardrobe. • Ultimate Road Trip presented... [More]

Former Six Flags execs offer to save failing parks

Former Six Flags Inc. executives have offered to leave retirement to help save the beleaguered entertainment company. They claim that the company's value can be raised by up to $300 million. "We'd be willing to come back out of retirement and run it for... [More]

NO officials to visit Dallas for Six Flags info

A cadre of New Orleans elected officials will be visiting Dallas, TX on a fact-finding mission for the beleaguered Six Flags New Orleans park. The most prominent visitors will be New Orleans City Council President Arnie Fielkow, state Sen. Ed Murray and state Rep.... [More]

Six Flags six month profits plummet

Surprising no one, Six Flags Inc. profits plummeted in the first six months of this year. Total revenues decreased this year 13&per;, dropping from $302.1 million to $345.7 million. The decrease primarily reflects a drop in attendance and guest spending. This reduction was, according... [More]

5 tips for visiting amusement parks on the cheap

The Lansing State Journal has an excellent article on saving money when visiting amusement parks. As we all know, amusement parks sometimes nickel-and-dime us to death. So here are a few tips to help you fight back: 1. Find Tickets Online You can many... [More]

Six Flags at all-time high satisfaction rating

Six Flags, Inc. announced today that its overall guest approval ratings through mid-July of the 2009 peak operating season remain at or above all-time highs, maintaining last year's record scores. Guests rate Six Flags highest on product offering, atmosphere and safety. The surveys were... [More]

Six Flags lawsuit may halt New Orleans purchase

Southern Star Amusement, a somewhat unknown amusement investment company, may have to wait to purchase the long-shuttered Six Flags New Orleans park. The company placed a bid to buy the lease from Six Flags Inc. in 2007 after Six Flags attempted to buy its... [More]

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