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By Arthur Levine, About.com Guide to Theme Parks since 2002

Flagging Down Mark Shapiro

Tuesday February 21, 2006
After a prolonged and highly public proxy battle, Six Flags has a new management team, including CEO Mark Shapiro. Faced with over $2 billion in debt, the new executive has bold plans to reinvigorate the Six Flags brand and pump up the bottom line. Shapiro has been saying that Six Flags' love affair with expensive roller coasters contributed to its financial woes. (Ironically, he often made the remarks while touring parks set to debut huge coasters that the previous management approved.) Does this mean the end of the line for the park chain's signature thrill machines? What changes can visitors to Six Flags expect this season--and beyond? I recently sat down with the affable, high-energy CEO for a candid interview.
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Photo and Video Galleries of 2006 Six Flags Rides

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