Six Flags Entertainment, the parent company for Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain, will cut about 135 full-time jobs for its California theme parks, according to media reports.
The California theme parks include Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo and California’s Great America in Santa Clara.
The company, which operates 42 amusement parks across North America, plans to reduce its staff by 10% in the coming weeks, a Six Flags spokesperson, Sara Gorgon, told the Los Angeles Times.
Six Flags also eliminated all 27 theme park president positions nationwide, as first reported by the Orange County Register.
The job reduction comes after the company posted a $220 million net loss in the first quarter of 2025, attributed to economic uncertainty and unpredictable weather.
Last year, a $8 billion merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair made it the largest amusement park operator in North America.
Despite the losses, Six Flags said it will invest over $1 billion into its theme parks over the next two years.
“The investments, which will total between $500 million and $525 million in both 2025 and 2026, will include new rides, attractions, themed areas, dining upgrades, and technology enhancements that are sure to deliver an unparalleled level of fun and excitement to guests of all ages,” a news release said.
Magic Mountain is also expected to open a new “first of its kind” coaster in 2026, while Knott’s Soak City is scheduled to get a “water park refresh” during the 2026 operating season.
KTLA reached out to Six Flags about the job cuts but didn’t hear back in time for publication.