Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte has laid off an undisclosed number of employees as parent company Six Flags makes job cuts across the company.
Via the Charlotte Observer, the elimination of some full-time positions at Carowinds was confirmed by Kristin Fitzgerald, Six Flags’ east regional director of public relations for Carowinds.
“This decision was made after careful consideration and a thorough review of our evolving business needs,” Fitzgerald said.
She said the majority of the laid-off workers were offered part-time or seasonal employment. Alternatively, they would be “provided with a separation package and other benefits”, said Fitzgerald.
This is the second time in 2025 that Carowinds has laid off an undisclosed number of employees. In January, the park said it was “restructuring” some roles.
The job cuts at Carowinds are part of a 10 percent reduction in full-time workers across Six Flags and come after last year’s merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair
Six Flags is also eliminating all park president positions at its 27 amusement parks, first reported by the Orange County Register.
10% reduction in full-time staff at Six Flags
Additionally, the company will get rid of around 135 full-time jobs at its California parks, which include Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and California’s Great America.
“Eligible associates will be presented with either an opportunity to continue in a part-time role or will be provided a severance package,” according to a statement from Six Flags.
“The bulk of this restructuring should be completed by the end of June.”
The corporate restructuring at Six Flags is part of a cost-reduction plan discussed by president and CEO Richard Zimmerman on an 8 May earnings call with analysts.
Earlier this year, Six Flags announced that it will close Six Flags America and the Hurricane Harbor water park in Maryland after the 2025 operating season.
The company later said it has no plans to close any other parks in its portfolio.
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