Six Flags Announces Closure of Theme Park in November: What Travelers Need to Know
The theme park’s East Coast branch will permanently shut down in November.
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On November 2nd, Six Flags America along with Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, will permanently close their doors.
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Passes and other tickets for the Bowie site of the amusement park will be valid until the conclusion of the 2025 season.
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The park’s shutdown is a part of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation’s continuous effort to optimize their portfolio, according to the company.
Adrenaline junkies and roller coaster enthusiasts in Maryland will need to find excitement elsewhere after this coming winter season.
In May, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation declared that they would close Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, on November 2nd following their operation of these locations for 25 years. The company plans to put up the 500-acre site for sale with intentions of redevelopment.
The biggest amusement park company in the U.S. is Six Flags, which operates 42 theme parks throughout the country as well as parts of Canada and Mexico. These locations offer roller coasters, aquatic attractions, and up-close wildlife experiences. At Six Flags America located near Bowie, you can find rides designed particularly for family members or younger children.
This adjustment is part of Six Flags’ continuous initiative to optimize their portfolio. The firm states that Six Flags America presently has 70 full-time employees who will have access to severance packages and additional benefits.
“This was a challenging choice, and we acknowledge the effect it will have on our Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor park employees and visitors,” stated Richard A. Zimmerman, Six Flags’ president & CEO, in a statement provided to us.
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We appreciate our park employees who diligently craft enduring experiences for our visitors, and Six Flags remains dedicated to aiding all affected team members throughout the shutdown procedure concluding this year. Both Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor have played a significant role in the local area, and this last season will serve as a chance to commemorate the countless joyful moments guests have relished on these grounds.
Regarding the fate of the rides and attractions, the firm informed
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Nothing has been set in stone yet; moving to different locations or putting them up for sale to other operators remain as possibilities.
Every 2025 season pass and ticket for Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor will be valid throughout the entire 2025 amusement park season.
Additional details regarding the park and its timings for this season can be accessed here.
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