GAcoaster Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 From Reuters Red Zone says wins Six Flags proxy voteTue Nov 22, 2005 03:01 PM ET NEW YORK, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Red Zone, the investment company of Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, said on Tuesday that shareholders representing more than 57 percent of Six Flags Inc.'s (PKS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) common stock voted for its proposal to change the amusement park company's management. Once the consent solicitations are certified, Six Flags' chief executive and chief financial officer will be removed and replaced with officers chosen by Snyder, who would become the company's chairman, Red Zone said in a statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 WOW! I'm not sure if I should be happy or not. All I know is, could the new management really be WORSE? At least Snyder and his boys have some clue about the entertainment business. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackskellington101 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Very easily could. Could also mean massive price hikes, if Synder does what he did for the Redskins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twister II Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Im with Robb, Im not sure to be PO or happy. Then again maybe its just me, I really don't like to much change. But what is going to happen with projects like Tatus, and El Toro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackskellington101 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I can't imagine them stopping construction on these already begun and announced attractions. However, it could very possible that the pipeline of anything that came after this could be cleared and the parks as a whole could go into a different direction. Personally, that might not be a bad idea, it just is how it's done, and more importantly, how much money, time, and care is put into it. It's all about wait and see right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Im with Robb, Im not sure to be PO or happy. Then again maybe its just me, I really don't like to much change. But what is going to happen with projects like Tatus, and El Toro? Yeah, these projects are set, and remember, contracts for projects this big are usually signed at LEAST a year before ground breaking. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 It's going to be very interesting to see what happens over the next couple of years. I'm like you guys, I have no idea what to expect, which could be very good or very bad. I'm hoping for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenshinmac Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I am just curious what changes this will mean... Will this mean sponsored rides? Will this mean higher prices for season passes and admission? Will this mean even less rides? Heck will this mean more closures? I wish that we could get a little more love at Elitches... Watch we will probably get the UltraTwister from Astroworld... I think I could cry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 I think El Toro, Tatsu and the Goliaths will probably be the last MAJOR coasters installed at SF parks for a few years, from everything Snyder has said. And expect all the Looney Tunes themed attractions to turn into Nestle Chocobots Action Adventure Zones or whoever the highest bidder is for rights at your local FedEx and CocaCola's Six Flags park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twister II Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Well at the worst thing that could happen is 30 Bon Bon Land's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I knew it! Everyone giving me crap and now ... here comes Snyder. It will be very interesting to see where the company heads from here. Getting some new blood in the boardroom will be a great first step. Where will it go from there? Anyone's guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Should I buy my new Extreme passes Today? Could they be phased out by the end of the year? When will the new seats be appointed? Will they go up in price right when the new management take place? Will they continue to honor the existing season passes? When will they start announcing park closures? Will MM get that God D*** Skyswatter? Was catagory 7 realy the end of the world? Will there be a Shrek 3 & a Madagascar 2? Will the polar Ice shelves realy flip sending the world as we know it into a space time continum? I NEED TO KNOW!!! Guy "Happy 2nd Anniversary Alveys. May you have as many more in your future. Oh S*** that's only two more years. You guys are doomed! Wait... Ladies! That means Robb is gonna be single! Giggity!" Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgodsey Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I would say you DEFINITELY want to purchase those season passes as soon as possible. I would expect to see season passes at least double, if not triple in some locations. I just renewed our SFOG passes for $49.99 plus tax. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derwood Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 better get those Kentucky Kingdom $44 season passes soon. I figure Synder can't do any worse. It might be good to shake things up. d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisZer0 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I just bought mine for the GF and I during fright fest. I have a feeling though the daniel synder-style price increases wont take effect until the 2007 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MF310ryb Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I think the auction is still going on. SFI stated that they would have all final bids by beginning of December that's next week so my guess there is still a lot more to come in the battle over the parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdShiftCM Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Very easily could. Could also mean massive price hikes, if Synder does what he did for the Redskins. What would that be, make them the most profitable sports team in the world? I just hope he can do for SF what he was able to do for the Skins. We'll all just have to wait and see. SF is in such bad shape it may take some time to turn it around. Snyder learned his lesson when he first toke over the Skin's, you can't just throw money in a hole and hope it works. I'm sure they have some well thought out plans, I just hope there good ones. But, he is a very successful business man and what's right for the business, more then likely isn't the best for the enthusiast. D"Skins fan for life"H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphoric Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I'm willing to pay (a lot) extra for frikin' 2 train operation!!! Is it really that hard? Cedar fair parks do it even on the least crowded of days, which why I will pay much more for those parks then six flags parks. Hopefully snyder gets the parks managment right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
methos Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 i hope Snyder knows what six flags big problem is and the P.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Hercules = Redskins fan Hercules knows Daniel Snyder Hercules doesn't like they way Snyder does business Hercules doesn't like this at all Hercules thinks that Six Flags was going in right direction Hercules pissed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Hercules talks in third person. Hercules has multiple personalities. Hercules is actually Daniel Snyder. DID I JUST BLOW YOUR MIND? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DATman Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 NOOOOOOOOOO This means no more Mr. Six, and in his place, "safe, Clean, Fun" (it matches the crappiness of Tatsu's Tag-line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Yay! Yay! Yay! Great news IMHO! Shut up Jay - Joe, who is more excited about this than to realize you don't have to steal a kid to ride L'il Shaver. too bad it doesn't count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I think I will take a wait and see approach here. You don’t necessarily have to have experience in the theme park/entertainment area to be a good CEO. I say give him a chance but remember, like it was said before, what is good for business is not necessarily good for the enthusiast. We may not like the changes he may make but the bottom line is SF making more money for the investors. I think this development is happening to late in the season to effect the prices on season passes and such. Wait until 2007 for those. Bob "I better get my season pass just in case" Hoffman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 ^I bet they'll wait until the 2007 season, IMO. I mean, you paid for the passes, what are they gonna do, force them back out of you hands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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