MrAwesome101 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Next Coaster might be the first one at the park to feature Inversions lets just hope and see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestreak Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Park looks great! Keep it going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk_mamba Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 The Baltimore Sun has uncovered a leaked memo from Penn Central that suggest they are interested in adding Kirkmen Island to their portfolio of amusement parks under the companies ‘Six Flags’ brand. An acquisition team visited the park and produced an exhaustive report outlining a controversial acquisition plan that has some wondering will the Family owned park go corporate?  To: Board of Directors From: Diversification and Acquisitions Committee Subject: Kirkmen Island Amusement Park Report Date: July 22, 1974  I. Recommendation Summary: Kirkmen Island, located in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area will be a great fit for our ‘Six Flags’ amusement park division and should be given significant consideration. Kirkmen Island is a large family owned park with land available for future expansion. This report outlines, in detail, the benefits of acquiring the Kirkmen Island assets and any potential liabilities.  II. Assets and Liabilities  1. Assets- Kirkmen Island is a family owned and operated park that started on land owned by the Kirkmen family at their summer residence in Gibson Island, Maryland. The park has grown from a family owned board walk and natural beach to a large seasonal amusement park. While the park has grown it still maintains its small park feeling. There are a few major assets to the park.  A. Kirkmen Island Boardwalk- The boardwalk is still largely in tact and houses a modest aquarium, many shops and rides. It is the heart of the park because it is where the park began.  B. Rides and attractions- The park is home to 4 roller coasters, more than any park in the Six Flags chain. The park has a healthy mix of rides for the entire family. Their newest ride is Grasshopper, a wild mouse ride that is perfect for a family of four.  C. Frontier Village-This well themed Western Area aligns well with the origin of the Six Flags brand.  D. Kirkmen Grand Hotel- The Kirkmen Grand is a 175 room luxury hotel with convention and meeting space. The hotel stays open year round hosting guest, weddings, conferences and events. The hotel is walking distance from the park.  E. Location- Kirkmen Island is located squarely between Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. and is 15 minutes from the newly renovated Baltimore Washington International Airport. Also there are no Six Flags parks in the northeast.  2. Potential Liabilities- the park has liabilities that should also be considered when purchasing the park.  A. Under developed property- The park lines the coast of the property primarily. Much of the land is undeveloped and not set up for infrastructure.  B. Financials- the park has some debt from mortgages on the property and debt from the hotel; the park is however cash flow positive.  III. Rebranding and Acquisition Plan  1. Rebranding- Kirkmen Island is located close to Washington D.C. therefore a rebranding that celebrates America seems appropriate and can help with marketing and advertising. Below is an idea and rough rendering of the proposed new logo.  2. Kirkman Grand Hotel- The hotel is profitable but it would be more profitable it is appealed to customers looking for a value brand and should be converted to a hotel targeting families looking for a value similar to a Holiday Inn.  3. Closure of White Lightning- White Lightning is the parks oldest roller coaster and consequently the ride requires daily labor intensive maintenance and yearly major off season refurbishments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFNE Fan Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Very interesting... I'd like to see it happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFNE Fan Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Bump. When will the next update be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALT2870 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Bump. When will the next update be? Â Didn't you hear? I sued the park because they violated the copyright on my park. (Marriott's American Adventure) I won the park and bought all the rides. This is all going to he in the 1975 update for my park. Â In all seriousness, don't know. But I would like to see it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFNE Fan Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 oh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALT2870 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 oh... You do know I was being sarcastic right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFNE Fan Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Yeah, so was I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoasterKid211 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Update sir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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