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$10M Gravy-Themed Coaster in Santa Claus, Ind. Announced

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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family roller coaster will open to the public May 2024 at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, located in its Thanksgiving section.

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  • family roller coaster will open to the public May 2024 at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, located in its Thanksgiving section.
  • $10M Gravy-Themed family roller coaster to open in Santa Claus, Ind.
  • The coaster has a 38-inch height requirement, so children approximately 3 years old can ride along with the whole family.
  • may not be the tallest or fastest coaster being built in 2024, but it is the family-est coaster.

Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain Now Open, Sending Riders to Search for “Big Bear”

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230512005051/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230512005051/en/
    Dollywood's Big Bear Mountain, the theme park's longest roller coaster, officially opened on Friday, May 12.
  • Dollywood guests are invited to assist Wildwood Grove’s resident wilderness explorer, Ned Oakley, in his quest to find Big Bear.
  • In addition to the opening of Big Bear Mountain, Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort is slated to open this November.
  • For more information about Big Bear Mountain, Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort, and the 2023 operating season, please visit dollywood.com .

Six Flags Appoints Angus Jenkins as Corporate Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and largest operator of water parks in North America, today announced the appointment of Angus Jenkins to the newly created role of Vice President, Maintenance and Engineering.

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  • Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and largest operator of water parks in North America, today announced the appointment of Angus Jenkins to the newly created role of Vice President, Maintenance and Engineering.
  • Jenkins and a team of four regional directors will lead the combined Maintenance and Engineering Division, supporting Six Flags’ 27 properties with enhanced leadership, technical knowledge and on-going support.
  • “I am delighted to have Angus lead our Maintenance and Engineering team and believe this newly combined organization will allow us to elevate our industry leading safety standards while also improving ride up-times.”
    “I am thrilled to be leading the Maintenance and Engineering Division,” added Mr. Jenkins.
  • Prior to joining Six Flags in 2018, Jenkins worked with Chance Morgan Rides, Vekoma Rides, Leisure and Recreation Concepts, Inc. (LARC) and Alpha Smartparks.