Six Flags files Chapter 11

AnnMarie Wilson, says:

Six Flags initiated some truly stupid new rules that are going to bite them this summer big time. We took 6 of us to the park as a graduation present for a nephew on May 31.

Now I got a decent (Gulp) discount on tickets through AAA ($30 ouch), then there's the cheap parking - $15. This park has been established for well over 35 years, and the cheap parking is $15! Food of course is sky-high, so we all packed lunch (and shared a meal later in the park itself).

But what really had us furious is that there use to be bins and areas next to the popular rides to put your backpack or water bottle or big water/soda bottle while you rode and then you grabbed them when you got off. Not any more. You have to PAY $1 for a locker FIRST to store everything. Oh that only lasts 2-hours, then the locker automatically pops open.

If you want to put stuff in a locker for all day, that's $12.

If you want water, $3.50. That's MORE then what a gallon of gas costs. And again, you have to lock the water - everything away before you can get on any ride.

This. Is. Texas. It gets very very hot in the Summer. Can you imagine the potential lawsuits? Dehydration? What about the families? This is not only a really dumb practice, but who could afford it?

A few years ago we had season passes and purchased a big souvenir cup (with lid, straw etc) for $7.99. We got free ice water (With ice) refills all day that day; soda cost, but we drink water. That was great! We stayed hydrated, healthy and longer in the park.

All the adults from this outing are sending letters. The only reason we stayed the 12 hours there (did I mention tired), was because the park was so empty. If it had been packed with these new 'rules' clogging things up and making it - well, dangerous, we'd never have lasted even half that time.

Greed = Stupidity.

Travis Bush, says:

They charge to park at Six Flags? Ridiculous!

Jesus Valadez, says:

You know what I hate about six flags? The long lines. I don't understnd the logic of waiting an hour for a one minute ride. Don't feed me that BS line skipper whatever pass.

Travis Bush, says:

Can't you just float over all the peoplze anyways?

Jason Rice, says:

But didn't serving beer solve almost as much as naming the place after a labor organizer would?

It flows nicely: "Cesar Chavez Over Texas"

uh-huh? huhhh??

Travis Bush, says:

Jason...one imagines that come October, The State Fair of Chavez will have a nice ring to it..

Jason Rice, says:

Wait till you see my proposal for new standardized naming for astronomical discoveries.

Russ Vandeveerdonk, says:

Wow, well I guess if they are going to file they are doing it in the right time, that filing will just "blend-in" with all the others being filed these days. I loved the LOG-RIDE, The Flume back in the day, classic old ride with many memories!

Scott Doyle, says:

Six Flag reports a $2.4 billion debt load, but will bring a Dr. Pepper can to court in hopes of lowering that figure.

Well played...

Don't remember the last time I went, and that will hold true for quite some time methinks.

Chris Kidd, says:

Six Flags posted record-topping revenue last year, the reason for the ch 11 is due to the fact they took a huge charge off for selling off some of their lesser properties over the past couple of years, purchased under the previous group time of ownership. The good news, the company is solid. The only change you'll be seeing is more rides/attractions at the park.

Jason Rice, says:

... and beer.

Chris Kidd, says:

Not even good import beer, domestic swill like bud and bud light. They also dont serve it on Jesus Weekend, which is a buzzkill, as I was looking forward to going and kicking back a few before going to a christan rock concert LOL

Pavel Lishin, says:

<i>I'd love to see them dump the lame Loony Toons theme and return to a Texas history theme. It would no doubt save them millions of dollars in licensing fees. </i>

Yeah, that'll send the kids flocking.

Jon Ostrowski, says:

We bought family passes for previous years, but this year no thanks. Overcrowded, overpriced overall lame experience has gone downhill over the last few years. A royal beating going to Six Flags in general......

alexander troup, says:

11 Red flags over Texas and a chapter over with the 6 flags maybe....Crammed into a small area called Arlignton Texas...this ride is not going to end just the price or management....let's hope the kid's will find a better creek to jump into and fish or swimm...A/T, Love that Arlington, 6th Wonder of Texas....