Six Flags to Cut 135 Jobs at Knott’s, Magic Mountain and Other California Parks

Six Flags to cut 135 jobs at Knott’s, Magic Mountain and other California parks

Six Flags Entertainment, the parent company for Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain, will cut 135 full-time jobs at its California theme parks. In an emailed statement to KTLA, the company stated that it has notified the state that 135 full-time jobs will be reclassified as part-time positions or eliminated across several California theme parks. Employees impacted can continue in a part-time role or will be provided with a separation…

Humpday Headlines: Layoffs Hit Amusement Parks Great America and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

After news broke this month that investment firm Alden Global Capital was acquiring the 168-year-old Santa Rosa Press Democrat, staffers’ fears have been confirmed that the firm is looking to lay off a large number of them. Journalists and other staff got a “voluntary separation agreement” email last week, which they don’t have to take, but it might be their last chance to get any form of severance if more jobs are axed in the future. [SFGate]La…

Six Flags to cut jobs at California parks

Six Flags Entertainment, the parent company of Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain, plans to cut approximately 135 full-time jobs at its California theme parks. The affected parks include Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, and California’s Great America in Santa Clara, according to multiple reports.  The big picture: The job cuts are part of a larger workfor…

Multiple Six Flags Parks To Close in 2025, 27 Presidents Eliminated : Disney Fanatic

Big changes are on the horizon for theme park fans across the country. Following its recent merger with Cedar Fair, Six Flags Entertainment has announced a major leadership overhaul and confirmed the closure of at least one major park in 2025, with more potentially on the line. Credit: Knott’s Berry Farm Earlier this year, Six Flags revealed that Six Flags America and its attached Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, would permanently close afte…

Six Flags eliminating president roles at all 27 parks

Six Flags is eliminating all park president positions at its 27 amusement parks as it lays off 10% of full-time staff across the company.