What is going on with our theme parks?

[ETL]

Hi, I am new to all this, but I have a question. What are large theme parks attracted to? I mean we are in a great location (near the center of the US) and there are so many areas around here that don’t have an even amusing area. I, too, think it would be great to see a theme park and water park combined. Maybe they should start anew with a new park. Make the rides a little more exciting and original. Just about everyone I know has been to Six Flags (Dallas). Imagine around 1.2-1.4 million people around OKC going to the park and more from Tulsa and Kansas and from other states. If people are willing to drive 2-3 hours to Dallas then why wouldn’t people from the North do the same to visit us? Also, somewhere I read that OKC gets 12 million visitors a year, without a much of a theme park I my opinion. Personally, I would rather drive 2-3 hours to go to Six Flags than Frontier City. I admit Frontier City IS NOT A DUMP but it isn’t the best ether. And not only that, but Six Flags doesn’t want to give up Frontier City and White Water Bay, they want to gouge whoever is willing to buy them. OH, has anyone other than Toby Keith thought of bringing a little Branson to OKC or the area around it (i.e. live shows, tours, and places to just spend money, you know, Branson). Am I crazy? Please help me!

[Karried]

No, you are not crazy! I too would love something similar to Branson with more exciting roller coaster rides and family friendly activities.. I'm driving to Branson in about a month... I wish I didn't have to make that trek.. I would much rather drive a few minutes and have a nice amusement park in our city.. I would also love to have the taxes spent in our own state!

[ETL]

Do you think OKC will ever get a new theme park?

[jbrown84]

ETL, there is an extensive discussion in the following thread about the departure of Six Flags and the future of the OKC parks:

Six Flags leaving OKC, parks for sale
Disappointment with Frontier City
Six Flags doing Fabulous Under New Management
Local investors buy Frontier City and WW

Six Flags actually does want to get rid of them ASAP. The new owners are not interested in the smaller "regional" parks anymore. The chances of White Water's rides being moved to the [much better] Frontier City location are good, I think. I'm sure the new owners will expand, but I just don't think we will ever have a park as big as Six Flags Over Texas.