What Does Six Flags Bankruptcy Mean for Alabama Adventure?

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Six Flags, the largest regional theme park operator in the world, filed for chapter eleven bankruptcy protection over the weekend. With a tough economy and competition from other family friendly entertainment options, the theme park industry is having to find creative ways to attract business. WBHM’s Colin Quarello spoke with Alabama Adventure’s Brian McDuff about what the Six Flags bankruptcy means for the Bessemer theme park.

 

 

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