The future of the American amusement park in a Disney, Universal dominated world of thrills
Publishing timestamp: 2024-01-27 10:56:03
Summary
The article discusses the proposed merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair, two smaller theme park operators. The merger is seen as a response to the consolidation and changing consumer habits in the theme park industry. The article highlights the struggles faced by smaller parks in competing with larger players like Disney and Universal. The merger would create a combined company with over 40 attractions and intellectual property from popular brands. While the Department of Justice is reviewing the merger, industry experts and park enthusiasts believe it could be beneficial for smaller park operators. The article also discusses the financial performance of Six Flags and Cedar Fair and the potential impact of the merger on the larger players in the industry.
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Keywords: u.s. economy, business news, breaking news: business, entertainment, cedar fair lp, six flags entertainment corp, comcast corp, walt disney co, parks, media, theme park operators, amusement and theme parks,