The chain, which operates rides themed to Batman and Superman — said the decision “strengthens our foundation, sharpens our focus, and supports long-term growth.”

Six Flags selling 7 amusement parks, reveals locations leaving the global chain

The chain, which operates rides themed to Batman and Superman — said the decision "strengthens our foundation, sharpens our focus, and supports long-term growth."

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Six Flags selling seven parks, including Six Flags St. Louis.

- Six Flags has announced that it will sell seven parks across its global portfolio.

- The global chain — which also operates former Cedar Fair parks — revealed which locations are being sold.

- Six Flags St. Louis, Six Flags La Ronde, and more will be spun off in the months ahead.

Six Flags — the amusement park super chain that operates multiple popular destinations like Cedar Point, Six Flags Magic Mountain, and more — has confirmed that it will sell seven major parks in an effort to streamline its portfolio around the world.

Four months after the chain permanently closed Six Flags America in Maryland, the company revealed Thursday the seven parks set to be sold off to another company in the near future.

"Today, we’re sharing an important update about the future of Six Flags — one that strengthens our foundation, sharpens our focus, and supports long-term growth across our parks," a press release said.

The locations being sold to EPR Properties include: Michigan's Adventure in Grand Rapids, Mich.; Schlitterbahn in Galveston, Texas; Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury, N.Y.; Six Flags La Ronde in the Canadian city of Montreal, QB.; Six Flags St. Louis in Missouri; Valleyfair in Minn.; and Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Mo.

Six Flags St. Louis in Missouri.

"EPR Properties will partner with experienced operators — Enchanted Parks for the six U.S. parks and La Ronde Operations, Inc. for La Ronde — to ensure a smooth and seamless transition," the company explained, stressing that "all seven parks will continue normal operations through the 2026 season," and that all "2026 season passes and active memberships will be honored throughout 2026, including multi‑park access."

The news comes after * *viewed trademark documents in January that pointed to major alterations in the chain, including United States Patent and Trademark Office website activity that indicated Jan. 8 and Jan. 9 filings for potential name changes or even the sale of several properties. The properties were grouped under the title "Enchanted Parks" at the time, with subsequent subtitles reflecting the names of existing Six Flags properties and/or regions where the company currently operates attractions — including most of properties mentioned by Six Flags in Thursday's announcement.

The documents also indicated names for Enchanted Parks Water Safari and Enchanted Parks Water's Edge Inn, though Six Flags does not currently own properties that hold either of those titles. There are, however, two attractions with names similar to those: Enchanted Forest Water Safari and the Water's Edge Inn, both of which appear to be owned by Innovative Attraction Management.

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When reached for comment at the time, a Six Flags spokesperson declined to comment on "rumors or speculation," but added that "we have been actively reviewing our park portfolio and are committed to making decisions that strengthen the company and position us for profitable growth."

Before the closure of Six Flags America in November, Six Flags merged with fellow amusement park giant Cedar Fair, combining both entities' massive portfolios and bringing together major destinations (including Knott's Berry Farm, Canada's Wonderland, Carowinds, Six Flags Great America, and more) under one roof.

Brian Witherow, executive VP and CFO of the chain, previously said on a company call reviewed by EW in late 2025 that the company is set to "prioritize certain parks over other parks," and explained that the corporation wanted to "sell off and monetize parks" that "weren't gong to contribute a great deal of growth" to the company after the merge.

Screamin' Eagle roller coaster at Six Flags St. Louis.

Currently, Six Flags parks also have a deal to brand attractions with characters from the DC Universe, with multiple roller coasters and other rides themed to characters like Batman, Superman, Catwoman, Wonder Woman, the Joker, and more heroes and villains from the comics space.

In its Thursday announcement, Six Flags said that the company is working to build a sustainable future to continue delivering on attractions in that vein.

"We understand how meaningful these parks are to the communities they serve and to the guests who have grown up visiting them. Our teams at these locations have created countless memories, and they are an important part of the Six Flags family," the statement said. "We are confident in the future of these parks under the care of EPR and its operating partners, who have strong experience managing parks of this scale. At the same time, this decision allows Six Flags to invest more deeply in the parks with the greatest opportunity for growth and innovation."

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