disco2000 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Very accurate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losantiville Mining Co. Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 I'll put this here too. Six Flags has released a new set of park regions including: West, Texas, Mexico/Saudi Arabia, Great Lakes, Midwest, East, and Northeast. These do not follow the boundaries of the former Midwest, East, South, and West regions exactly; however, they do group parks into smaller, more manageable regions. This may have factored in the changes once Six Flags America and California's Great America are closed, and may indicate some of the Regional Park Passport groupings as discussed in the recent corporate call. If more parks are sold then I could see the regional boundaries changing again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagoda Gift Shop Posted Friday at 07:35 AM Share Posted Friday at 07:35 AM What a map. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted Friday at 12:03 PM Share Posted Friday at 12:03 PM As far as coverage goes, Tony Clark covers Cedar Point and Six Flags Great America...maybe more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonHelbig Posted Friday at 02:51 PM Share Posted Friday at 02:51 PM 2 hours ago, Orion-XL200 said: As far as coverage goes, Tony Clark covers Cedar Point and Six Flags Great America...maybe more. Tony has Michigan’s Adventure. Don’t be surprised to see him cover Kings Island. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted Friday at 04:14 PM Share Posted Friday at 04:14 PM 4 hours ago, Orion-XL200 said: As far as coverage goes, Tony Clark covers Cedar Point and Six Flags Great America...maybe more. Still doesn't make sense that he's not covering KI and Grave is. 1 hour ago, DonHelbig said: Tony has Michigan’s Adventure. Don’t be surprised to see him cover Kings Island. Thanks for clarifying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted Friday at 04:54 PM Share Posted Friday at 04:54 PM 39 minutes ago, BeeastFarmer said: Still doesn't make sense that he's not covering KI and Grave is. Thanks for clarifying. He may in the future. He was at Six Flags Great America when this all went down....she was available. Either way, she's the leader of the team as far as PR/Spox goes....sometimes the leaders have to take charge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoeter Posted Saturday at 12:59 AM Share Posted Saturday at 12:59 AM Six Flags lays off Knott’s and Magic Mountain presidents – Orange County Register Looks like the President positions are being eliminated at all parks in the chain. The article has that number as 27 but I thought it was closer to 40? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted Saturday at 01:41 AM Share Posted Saturday at 01:41 AM I think some have moved to a new regional GM position. Word is that Jeff Siebert has moved from SFFT to a regional GM of the Texas parks. I personally do not think the 10% reduction in full time staff is a good thing. It will certainly impact the guest experience. Remember a few years ago when they were increasing the full time head count because they said it was actually cheaper than having to constantly train seasonal/part time staff? If I had to guess, Mike Koontz at KI will retire. Then likely one of the ops managers or assistant GM positions will become the "Park Manager", reporting to the regional GM. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr0y Posted Saturday at 04:57 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:57 PM 15 hours ago, Hoeter said: Six Flags lays off Knott’s and Magic Mountain presidents – Orange County Register Looks like the President positions are being eliminated at all parks in the chain. The article has that number as 27 but I thought it was closer to 40? So basically everything will be handled out of Charolette, and what little was already left of the company having an idea for what is going on within its parks will now be completely severed. This merger smelled of desperation, now it just reeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondbackFan Posted Saturday at 05:36 PM Share Posted Saturday at 05:36 PM ^ I think there are 6 regional park directors now. It sounds like Jeffrey Siebert and John Krajnak are moving into those roles. They were already running multiple parks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timchat2 Posted Saturday at 05:50 PM Share Posted Saturday at 05:50 PM It will be interesting to see who ends up in those six regional park director roles. Jason McClure (former GM of Cedar Point) seems likely for the region that includes Cedar Point and Kings Island. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonHelbig Posted Saturday at 06:40 PM Share Posted Saturday at 06:40 PM 48 minutes ago, Timchat2 said: It will be interesting to see who ends up in those six regional park director roles. Jason McClure (former GM of Cedar Point) seems likely for the region that includes Cedar Point and Kings Island. Jason has had Kings Island and Cedar Point among his parks as the regional general manager. Nothing changes there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartCat7162 Posted Sunday at 07:38 PM Share Posted Sunday at 07:38 PM If Mike sees this I wanted to thank him for everything he has done for the park and preserving its history. It is sad to see someone go especially someone you knows cares so much about the park. This is definitely a scary time and will be the reason the park truly starts to see the merger. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted Sunday at 08:35 PM Share Posted Sunday at 08:35 PM ^Another casualty. I doubt whoever replaces him will have as much respect for the park as he does. Unless Jeffrey Siebert comes back, but he's a Texas bigwig now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterteam Posted Monday at 01:23 AM Share Posted Monday at 01:23 AM If Koontz is really gone, curious what's gonna happen with Coasterstock next weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted Monday at 01:52 AM Share Posted Monday at 01:52 AM 24 minutes ago, Coasterteam said: If Koontz is really gone, curious what's gonna happen with Coasterstock next weekend. I mean, why would his departure change a group outing event? Would a middle school band trip change with his departure? The only thing I can see changing is if he is scheduled to speak. However, the California VP/GMs are staying through May, he would likely have the same treatment. If that's the case, he can continue on and the enthusiast community present can give him a good send off. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr0y Posted Monday at 01:54 AM Share Posted Monday at 01:54 AM 1 minute ago, BeeastFarmer said: and the enthusiast community present can give him a good send off. Kings Island Bar crawl? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted Monday at 02:36 AM Share Posted Monday at 02:36 AM 40 minutes ago, Tr0y said: Kings Island Bar crawl? Some tools to start a podcast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoeter Posted Monday at 11:43 AM Share Posted Monday at 11:43 AM Someone had posted on Facebook in one of the Kings Island groups that his last day is Saturday 5/31. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonHelbig Posted Monday at 01:21 PM Share Posted Monday at 01:21 PM 1 hour ago, Hoeter said: Someone had posted on Facebook in one of the Kings Island groups that his last day is Saturday 5/31. All of the park presidents and GMs across the company were given until May 31. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartCat7162 Posted Monday at 06:05 PM Share Posted Monday at 06:05 PM I am hoping that the park manager role really fulfills the role of general manager and that someone is promoted internally from Kings Island to this role. Someone that worked directly under Mike and will help to continue his legacy when he is gone. My hope is the park manager role pretty much is the GM just with a pay cut to appease the people in accounting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonHelbig Posted Monday at 08:08 PM Share Posted Monday at 08:08 PM 2 hours ago, SmartCat7162 said: I am hoping that the park manager role really fulfills the role of general manager and that someone is promoted internally from Kings Island to this role. Someone that worked directly under Mike and will help to continue his legacy when he is gone. My hope is the park manager role pretty much is the GM just with a pay cut to appease the people in accounting. Yes, and no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSkyFoxx Posted Tuesday at 02:07 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 02:07 PM On 5/25/2025 at 9:54 PM, Tr0y said: Kings Island Bar crawl? This sent me Instead of the FnW fest next year they will do this instead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBEW_Sparky Posted Tuesday at 06:04 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 06:04 PM That will take the place of Coasterstock ‘26. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSkyFoxx Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago 18 hours ago, IBEW_Sparky said: That will take the place of Coasterstock ‘26. The "behind the scenes" of each bar within the park. Watch the delivery trucks unload the stock into the warehouse and see where it's stored. The lanyards would have little kegs attached to them. "Boozestock 2026". Might even get to work a shift at no extra charge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonHelbig Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago 2 hours ago, DJSkyFoxx said: The "behind the scenes" of each bar within the park. Watch the delivery trucks unload the stock into the warehouse and see where it's stored. The lanyards would have little kegs attached to them. "Boozestock 2026". Might even get to work a shift at no extra charge! Lanyards? They cut lanyards this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted 15 hours ago Author Share Posted 15 hours ago 1 minute ago, DonHelbig said: Lanyards? They cut lanyards this year. Are they just doing a wristband for the event? I appreciated the lanyard with the schedule on it, but I always put in a zipper pocket when not is use. They flop in your face when riding then if you tuck in into your shirt it stuck to your skin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastercrush Posted 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago Next weekend's Coaster Rodeo @ Fiesta Texas blows this years coasterstock out of the water...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSkyFoxx Posted 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago 2 hours ago, DonHelbig said: Lanyards? They cut lanyards this year. Well. No way I would have known. I've never been. I was just making a jest anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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