Six Flags America, a Maryland cornerstone since 1974, will come to an end after 50 years of rollercoasters, cotton candy, and summertime thoughts. The 500-acre hotel, which started out as a safari area before changing its name in 1999 to a garden for tourists, will soon be up for sale for development, with managers saying it no longer aligns with the bank’s long-term plan.
More than 70 full-time employees will be affected by the shutdown, and the famous Hurricane Harbor waters area will permanently near.
Selim Bassoul, the company’s CEO, and Gary Zimmerman, the company’s executive, confirmed the closure. They both stated that the company’s intention was to “unlock the whole value” of its property portfolio. We anticipate a lot of interest in the area,” Zimmerman continued.
Local authorities reacted with horror and sorrow.
Prince George’s County Council Chair Edward Burroughs lamented the impact on working people and the loss of children’s outdoor room, calling it” a considerable lost.” Muriel Bowser, the president of D.C., even said,” This one was the more surprising one. We didn’t anticipate this.
The Washington Commanders announced they would keep Maryland for a new stadium in D.C., ending a 30-year appearance in the position just weeks after another local revelation, ending a 30-year relationship with the condition.
Time passes are valid until the close of the operating season, but the era has already begun.
