Six Flags CEO says parks have become 'cheap daycare center for teenagers'

Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Six Flags is looking to make changes and raise prices after seeing a decrease in both attendance and revenue this year.

During a recent earnings call, CEO and President Selim A. Bassoul said the parks have become "a cheap daycare center for teenagers during breaks and the summers."
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Bassoul later addressed the company's customers and the demographics when it comes to those who visit its parks, saying "our objective is not to become a park that's not affordable to everyone."

Still, he went on to say the company is migrating "a little bit from what I call the Kmart, Walmart to maybe the Target customer."

Knott's Berry Farm to implement chaperone policy in after brawl involving teens. Here's what to know

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This comes after Knott's Berry Farm implemented a chaperone policy after some teens got into a massive fight which forced the Orange County theme park to shut down early. The policy means anyone 17 and under needs a chaperone over the age of 21 to attend.

The policy will also be enforced to the park's annual Halloween fright fest.

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