Worlds of Fun, Six Flags St. Louis offered to Missouri’s EPR Properties

Six Flags is promoting two of its Missouri theme parks: Six Flags St. Louis and Worlds of Fun in Kansas City.

The North Carolina-based firm introduced in a news release on March 5 that it has agreed to promote seven of its parks to EPR Properties for $331 million.

“Consistent with our strategy, this divestiture enables us to concentrate our capital, leadership and operational focus on the properties that we believe generate the strongest returns and offer the greatest long-term upside,” Six Flags President and CEO John Reilly mentioned in a press release.

What is EPR Properties, the brand new proprietor of seven of Six Flags’ theme parks?

EPR Properties is a Kansas City-based actual property funding belief that owns numerous parks and attractions across the U.S. and Canada. Its holdings embody film theaters, casinos, ski resorts and museums.

Six Flags has operated six parks that EPR Properties owned since 2018.

Missouri residents might also know EPR Properties because the proprietor of City Museum in St. Louis.

Why is Six Flags promoting parks?

Six Flags says the sale is a transfer to “strengthen” its basis, “sharpen” its focus and “support” the corporate’s long-term development.

The firm has struggled to realize its monetary footing since merging with Cedar Fair in 2024.

This sale will go away 34 parks below the Six Flags flagship. The firm says the transfer will put it in its finest place but to spend money on new rides and sights, enhance infrastructure and spend money on new reveals at its remaining parks.

“This next chapter isn’t just about creating a more focused company, it is about unlocking our full potential and building a stronger Six Flags for our guests, our team members and our communities,” Six Flags posted on its official blog.

Is Six Flags St. Louis closing? What about Worlds of Fun?

None of the parks are anticipated to shut because of the sale.

The seven parks are anticipated to transition to the Enchanted Parks model, however will proceed utilizing the Six Flags branding by 2026.

“We understand how meaningful these parks are to the communities they serve and to the guests who have grown up visiting them,” Six Flags mentioned. “We are confident in the future of these parks under the care of EPR and its operating partners, who have strong experience managing parks of this scale.”

Which Six Flags parks are being offered?

Aside from Worlds of Fun and Six Flags St. Louis, 5 different parks have been offered off, together with:

Will season passholders nonetheless be capable of go to?

Yes, Six Flags mentioned all season passes and multi-park privileges will proceed by the 2026 season.