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Six Flags Sells Seven Parks for $331 Million to EPR

3/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is selling Michigan's Adventure and six other amusement parks to EPR Properties for $331 million.
The seven parks include Valleyfair, Worlds of Fun, and Schlitterbahn Waterpark.
Sale proceeds will be used to reduce debt and strengthen Six Flags' financial position.
All seven parks will operate normally during the 2026 season, and existing season passes will be honored.

History

Historical Context

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, formed in 1983, expanded its portfolio significantly, acquiring Paramount Parks in 2006 for $1.24 billion. In 2024, Cedar Fair merged with Six Flags, creating a combined entity valued at $8 billion, which operates 42 properties. The recent sale of seven parks by Six Flags for $331 million reflects ongoing financial restructuring efforts, impacting competition and innovation in the amusement park industry.

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Story summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is selling Michigan's Adventure and six other amusement parks to EPR Properties for $331 million.
The seven parks include Valleyfair, Worlds of Fun, and Schlitterbahn Waterpark.
Sale proceeds will be used to reduce debt and strengthen Six Flags' financial position.
All seven parks will operate normally during the 2026 season, and existing season passes will be honored.

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