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It’s been a turbulent season for Six Flags. After finalizing a blockbuster merger with Cedar Fair, the company now oversees some of the biggest names in American amusement parks—Knott’s Berry Farm, Cedar Point, and more. But even as it grows in scale, the brand seems to be shrinking in scope.
Sudden ride removals have become routine, with fan-favorite attractions vanishing without warning. In April, the company announced it would permanently shut down Six Flags America and its water park, Hurricane Harbor, citing “long-term growth” strategy shifts.
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“Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor are not a strategic fit with the company’s long-term growth plan,” said Six Flags CEO Richard A. Zimmerman. The Maryland park is scheduled to close on November 2, 2025, just weeks before the holiday season. The announcement followed a string of cuts, including the abrupt closure of Kingda Ka—the world’s tallest roller coaster—and several other high-profile rides across North America.
Chaos Near Jet Stream as Water Floods the Area
Yet no cost-saving initiative could’ve prepared Six Flags Magic Mountain for the surprise it encountered yesterday.
Guests at the Southern California park captured dramatic images of sudden flooding near Jet Stream, a classic water ride. According to photos shared on Reddit, the area was submerged, forcing the closure of Jet Stream as well as nearby coasters West Coast Racers and Apocalypse.
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There were no official reports of injuries, but the sight alone sparked confusion—and concern. One guest claimed the area experienced a similar flood in 2024, describing a moment where the water “nearly swept them away.” While the park has yet to confirm a cause, many guests have speculated a burst water main may have been to blame.
As operations paused to address the incident, fans expressed frustration that aging infrastructure may be taking a backseat to more headline-grabbing corporate strategy.
Flooding Has Become a Theme Park Trend—And Not a Good One
Magic Mountain isn’t the only park facing extreme water events.
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Last summer, Dollywood in Tennessee was hit by a flash flood during a powerful thunderstorm. Guests were stranded, unable to return to their cars. Dollywood later confirmed that “guests were directed… to safety during the storm,” adding that only one person sustained a minor injury. The park provided assistance to those affected and deployed clean-up crews shortly after.
That same month, Valleyfair—a park now under the Six Flags umbrella—shut down three attractions when the nearby Minnesota River overflowed its banks. One month later, storms at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom left guests wading through ankle-deep water, with footage going viral across social media platforms.
For a company actively trimming expenses and scaling back operations, incidents like the Magic Mountain flood serve as stark reminders of the unpredictable challenges that remain—no matter the size of the merger.
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