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Cedar Flags would be a good name for the merged company. Shame if they just stick with Six Flags.
I disagree. Both companies have strong histories and to bastardise them into one would be disrespectful to both.Cedar Flags would be a good name for the merged company. Shame if they just stick with Six Flags.
Yes that's a fair point. Thanks for the info!I disagree. Both companies have strong histories and to bastardise them into one would be disrespectful to both.
The Six Flags name comes from their first park and is rooted in the local history:
“Throngs flocked to Six Flags Over Texas when the park opened in 1961. Six themed sections, modeled after the culture of the six countries whose flags flew over Texas during the state's colorful history, created a spectacular and magical setting for guests — and provided the park's name.”
Source: Six Flags’ corporate website (sorry I’m on mobile!)
The Cedar Fair name comes from acquisition of ValleyFair by Cedar Point:
“Then in 1978, Cedar Point acquired Valleyfair amusement park. Parent company Cedar Fair Limited Partnership, commonly known as Cedar Fair, was formed in 1983.”
Source: the lesser reliable Wikipedia.
Heritage is valuable, even if one loses out over another.
In the 2000s the parks did have Tussaud's in front of the park name on the logos. I think it was a part of the early push to drive sales of annual passes valid at all Tussaud's group attractions.Six flags parks always incorporate the six flags brand into park names. It makes a park lose identity in my option! How awful would it be if uk parks were called Merlin Alton Towers or Merlin Thorpe Park. Overly corporate and soulless in my eyes, so I really hope they don’t slap in on the front of all cedar fair parks too.
I disagree. Both companies have strong histories and to bastardise them into one would be disrespectful to both.
The Six Flags name comes from their first park and is rooted in the local history:
“Throngs flocked to Six Flags Over Texas when the park opened in 1961. Six themed sections, modeled after the culture of the six countries whose flags flew over Texas during the state's colorful history, created a spectacular and magical setting for guests — and provided the park's name.”