Six Flags Eliminates Guest Surcharges At Legacy Parks

Image: Six Flags Over Texas. (Photo Credit: Katie / Adobe Stock)
Image: Six Flags Over Texas. (Photo Credit: Katie / Adobe Stock)
Rich Thomaselli
by Rich Thomaselli
Last updated: 1:15 PM ET, Mon July 22, 2024

No more paying for food that isn’t even on the plate. At least not at some Six Flags parks.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced that it has eliminated a guest surcharge fee on in-park food, beverage and retail purchases at participating legacy Six Flags parks.

The decision follows a finalized merger with Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.

“We always welcome feedback from our guests on how we can improve their park experience, and the surcharge fee at the legacy Six Flags parks was a frequent target for criticism,” said Tim Fisher, chief operating officer of the new Six Flags. “This decision shows we are listening to our guests and that we value their input. It also reinforces our focus on enhancing guest satisfaction, improving the value proposition and ensuring that families can enjoy a memorable day filled with fun and entertainment.”

Due to increased labor and supply costs, most legacy Six Flags parks began applying a surcharge fee to all in-park food, beverage and retail purchases earlier this year. The surcharge was automatically added at the beginning of every transaction and appeared as a separate line item on the guest’s receipt.

A decision was made to repeal those surcharge fees at legacy parks.

Six Flags made a record investment in its North American parks earlier this year.


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