Is Six Flags owned by Cedar Fair?

Cedar Fair and Six Flags are merging to create an expansive amusement park operator with operations spread across 17 U.S. states and three countries. The combined company, worth more than $3.5 billion, will boast 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.



In a landmark move for the industry, Six Flags and Cedar Fair officially merged in July 2024, creating a single massive entity. However, it is more accurate to say they merged as "equals" rather than one buying the other, though the new parent company is legally named Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. The corporate headquarters moved to Charlotte, North Carolina (Cedar Fair's home base), and the CEO of Cedar Fair took the helm of the combined company. In 2026, you will notice that the individual parks—like Cedar Point, Knott's Berry Farm, and Six Flags Magic Mountain—mostly retain their original names and branding. The merger was designed to combine Cedar Fair’s reputation for high-quality operations and maintenance with Six Flags’ global brand recognition and diverse geographic footprint. For guests, this means that "Season Passes" in 2026 often feature "All-Park" add-on options that allow entry to both former Cedar Fair and Six Flags properties, creating the largest and most powerful regional theme park portfolio in the world.

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