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Six Flags and Cedar Fair Merge
DiamondbackFan replied to IndyGuy4KI's topic in Kings Island Central Newsroom
That plan already failed and they reverted back to the old way earlier this year. -
Camp Snoopy Construction Updates
DiamondbackFan replied to Hawaiian Coasters 325's topic in Kings Island
Shipping record. -
New Director of Communications - Chad Showalter
DiamondbackFan replied to IndyGuy4KI's topic in Kings Island Central Newsroom
Not many people do, anymore. -
Improve one coaster without altering the layout
DiamondbackFan replied to SonofBaconator's topic in KI Polls
The park was rebranded as Six Flags Great Escape recently. Here is the new entrance sign. -
No, it doesn't. "Upon closing of the transaction, the combined company will operate under the name Six Flags and trade under the ticker symbol FUN on the NYSE and will be structured as a C Corporation. The combined company will be headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will maintain significant finance and administrative operations in Sandusky, Ohio." https://ir.cedarfair.com/news/news-details/2023/Cedar-Fair-and-Six-Flags-to-Combine-in-Merger-of-Equals-Creating-a-Leading-Amusement-Park-Operator/default.aspx
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Six Flags and Cedar Fair Merge
DiamondbackFan replied to IndyGuy4KI's topic in Kings Island Central Newsroom
It is owned/developed by the Saudi Investment Fund (unlimited government money). Six Flags is licensing their brand to the park. -
Six Flags and Cedar Fair Merge
DiamondbackFan replied to IndyGuy4KI's topic in Kings Island Central Newsroom
It looks like it would be pretty easy to unload the Peanuts IP. In 2017, the licensing agreement was extended to 2025. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cedar-fair-and-peanuts-worldwide-extend-peanuts-licensing-agreement-to-2025-300517419.html -
That seems like an unnecessary expense. The current Six Flags logo is from 2019.
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Six Flags and Cedar Fair Merge
DiamondbackFan replied to IndyGuy4KI's topic in Kings Island Central Newsroom
No impact to the Six Flags license deal. Also, insidethemagic.net is a clickbait site. -
I don't see why the logo would change. The name of the company will be Six Flags, not Cedar Flags or Cedar Fair. The existing logo is fine.
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Six Flags and Cedar Fair Merge
DiamondbackFan replied to IndyGuy4KI's topic in Kings Island Central Newsroom
From the Six Flags annual report: "Licenses We hold exclusive long-term licenses of the Warner Bros. and DC Comics animated characters at our theme parks throughout the U.S. (except for the Las Vegas metropolitan area), Canada, Mexico and certain other countries. In particular, our license agreements entitle us to use, subject to customary approval rights of Warner Bros. and, in limited circumstances, approval rights of certain third parties, all animated, cartoon and comic book characters that Warner Bros. and DC Comics have the right to license, including Batman, The Joker, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Harley Quinn, Aquaman, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird and Yosemite Sam. The licenses include the right to sell merchandise using the characters and to use the characters in our advertising, as walk-around characters and in theming for rides, attractions and retail outlets. In addition to annual license fees, we are required to pay a royalty fee on any merchandise manufactured by or for us and sold that use the licensed characters. Warner Bros. has the right to terminate the license agreements under certain circumstances, including if any persons involved in the movie or television industries obtain control of us or, in the case of Warner Bros., upon a default under the Subordinated Indemnity Agreement." "License Agreements We are party to a license agreement pursuant to which we have the exclusive right on a long-term basis to theme park use in the United States and Canada (excluding the Las Vegas, Nevada metropolitan area) of all animated, cartoon and comic book characters that Warner Bros. and DC Comics have the right to license for such use. The term of the agreement expires in 2053. The license fee is payable on a per-theme park basis, and is subject to CPI increases and scheduled adjustments, including periodic market resets. In November 1999, we entered into license agreements pursuant to which we have the exclusive right on a longterm basis to parks use in Europe, Central and South America of all animated, cartoon and comic book characters that Warner Bros. and DC Comics have the right to license for such use. Under such agreements, the license fee is based on specified percentages of the gross revenues of the applicable parks." https://investors.sixflags.com/~/media/Files/S/Sixflags-IR-V2/documents/annual-reports/ny20007291x4-ars-six-flags-edgar-asfiled.pdf -
Cedar Fair Additions 2024
DiamondbackFan replied to SonofBaconator's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
https://www.schlitterbahn.com/new-braunfels/new-in-2024 Schatze’s Storybrook Park Opening at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels in 2024 is Schatze’s Storybrook Park, an all-new area in the original section of the park. Come see how Texas’s favorite short-legged hound has reimagined everyone’s favorite fairy tales into puppy-themed fairy “tails” gushing with splish-splash fun. Schatze’s Storybrook Park will be home to the world’s first kids’ water coaster, a pint-size take on Schlitterbahn’s famous Master Blaster. Little squirts will have a blast on all-new water slides, 70+ interactive water features and spray toys, splash pads, and a ginormous, 1,200-gallon tipping water bucket. New shaded areas offer plenty of room to relax and rejuvenate. Schlitterbahn’s expanded kids’ area is a collection of three charming worlds: Fur-Bidden Forest, Schatze’s Paw’nd and Fairy Tail Trail. Sidewalks connect the three areas like a babbling brook—a “storybrook”—cascades through an enchanted land. Everyone will giggle at Schatze’s wacky, watery take on classic storybooks, including Little Red Riding Hound, Houndsel and Petzel, Rapawnzel and the Three Little Pugs. For the ulti-mutt in water park fun, high-tail it to Schatze’s Storybrook Park! -
Dorney Park 2024
DiamondbackFan replied to Orion742's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
That is a grave at Knott's Berry Farm. Looks like we are getting a Ghost Town / Abandoned Steel Mill theme. "A steel baron’s legacy will test your nerves in 2024 at Dorney Park" Picture of the grave at Knott's: -
No need, Larson already makes Giga Loops (SFGAm & SFOT). https://larsonintl.com/the-giga-loop-100-ft/
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I think it's for the new launched raptor going to six flags Over geOrgia.
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Top Thrill Dragster Incident
DiamondbackFan replied to BoddaH1994's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
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It has been under construction for a year already. https://www.facebook.com/groups/125273777553703/permalink/5510032282411132/ https://old.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/yean5m/silver_dollar_city_all_hole_no_fire/ https://old.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/w09eiq/a_glimpse_from_the_outside_of_the_rumored_2023/ Track: https://old.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/zrqsg8/fire_in_the_hole_20_sdc_track_has_arrived/
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Correct, you can easily fit a coaster the size Copperhead Strike in that area without cutting down any more trees.
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If they go with Mack Rides, I wouldn't mind seeing a different experience in the back car. DC Rivals has backwards facings seats on the last car. Steel Taipan and ICON having spinning seats on the last car.