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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 NO deal pushes on without Nickelodeon

Despite Nickelodeon pulling out of the deal involving Six Flags New Orleans, the company initially interested in the park and formerly partnered with Nickelodeon, Southern Star Amusement, is seeking to push forward anyway. Southern Star CEO Danny Rogers is now saying that his company... [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 NO to reopen as Nickelodeon Universe

Nickelodeon has confirmed that it will be opening both theme and water parks on the site of Six Flags New Orleans. WWLTV.com reports that officials from the company are currently in New Orleans meeting with city officials to finalize plans for the site. Construction... [More]

Six Flags NO could become giant sports complex

The long-shuttered gates of Six Flags New Orleans could soon reopen as the area's most sprawling sports complex. Big League Dreams, a California-based company, is in talks with New Orleans city officials over transforming the decaying Six Flags park into a multi-million dollar sports... [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 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]

Nickelodeon denies Six Flags NO rumors

Despite few people actually talking about or giving any credence to recent rumors that Nickelodeon would be purchasing the seemingly abandoned Six Flags New Orleans amusement park, Nickelodeon has decided to address the matter. In a press release, Nickelodeon wholly denies any notion that... [More]

Leisure company eyeing Six Flags New Orleans

President and CEO of leisure company Southern Star Amusement, Danny Rogers, is eyeing the all-but-abandoned Six Flags New Orleans park for a take-over. Though this would not be the first time we've heard this from the same company. Six Flags Inc. and the city... [More]

New Orleans rejected Six Flags buyout in 2007

As was previously reported on Lifthill, the city government in New Orleans has expressed intent to sue Six Flags, Inc. for what officials claim to be abandonment of the Six Flags New Orleans park. Six Flags' CEO Mark Shapiro has fired back, claiming the... [More]

New Orleans to sue Six Flags over abandonment

Talks between Six Flags Inc. and the city of New Orleans regarding the reopening of Six Flags New Orleans have collapsed and the city's mayor has insinuated that the local government plans to pursue legal action. Six Flags New Orleans was opened in 2003... [More]

Six Flags New Orleans to be reborn?

Private group Southern Star Amusement has posted an online proposal outlining their vision for refurbishing and reopening the former Six Flags New Orleans site, which has not reopened since receiving heavy damage during Hurricane Katrina. Southern Star Amusement describes itself as a group, "made... [More]

Six Flags New Orleans still shuttered

More than 18 months after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the eastern New Orleans park, the future of Six Flags New Orleans is still in doubt. Rides lay dormant, and the parking lot is being used as a staging point for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.... [More]

Six Flags New Orleans Closed for ‘06

Six Flags has announced in a statement on its website that Six Flags New Orleans will not reopen for the 2006 season due to severe damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. It is still unknown whether park will reopen in 2007. ... [More]