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    • What new rides? It's not like we promised new additions or anything 
    • Yeah overall, another rough quarterly report. What stuck out to me was that their debt interest payment for just Q2 was more than what they brought in for income (profit) the same quarter, which isn't something great as a business. My hope is someone like Jeffrey Siebert or another Matt Ouimet with Universal or Disney experience can come in and improve the overall sentiment of the community about the company. Ultimately, if it were me at the top, I think this highlights that debt is SF's biggest issue currently. If it were up to me, I think the company needs to limit additions, focus on marketing the ride lineups and experiences already found at the parks. Many of these parks have awesome slides, water rapids rides, carousels, antique cars, log flumes, thrilling coasters, KI's nighttime show, Cedar Point's beach, etc. I think at this point, money spent on staffing and keeping parks presentable is more important than any addition for long term growth and improving the reputation of the company. I think some park improvements, bathrooms, painting, small restaurant upgrades will have a more lasting impact on the guest experience that can prevent some negative experiences, improving word of mouth and returning visitors. If the company said they were going to invest a billion over these two or three years. I think you slim down some of those ride additions, put that 200-300 million towards debt repayments, paying down the principal of the loan, not just making minimum interest payments. Some of the park improvements like seen at SFMM's waterpark have been noticed and reviews have highlighted how much it improved the experience, and I think they should keep some of those. Bathrooms aren't the most exciting, but it is something mentioned negatively in almost any review. I get the chain is spending a lot to get people in the door and excited, but if it's hurting your operations and cleanliness just to be able to afford a new ride, I don't know if it's worth it.   I'd love to hear any thoughts anyone else has on this matter, I love hearing other ideas 
    • Any idea of when they might announce 2026 rides?
    • Big bonus from the merger, now that things aren’t shaping up well so it’s time to find the exit door.
    • Comment:  Good thing or bad thing?: https://investors.sixflags.com/news/press-releases/press-release-details/2025/Six-Flags-Announces-CEO-Succession-Plan/default.aspx
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