March 6, 2026 - Worlds of Fun Amazement Park Has a New Owner

Episode 48: “Worlds of Fun Has a New Owner — What That Means for the Park”Release Date: Friday, March 6, 2026In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains a major business move in the amusement‑park world: Six Flags has sold Worlds of Fun, Oceans of Fun, and five other parks to EPR Properties. The sale is part of Six Flags’ plan to focus on fewer parks and strengthen its long‑term strategy.Aidan breaks down what the sale means, who the new owner is, and why visitors shouldn’t expect big changes right away.What Kids Will LearnWhy Six Flags sold Worlds of Fun and several other parksWho EPR Properties is and what kinds of places they ownWhat it means when a company “sells” an amusement parkWhy the parks will stay open even with a new ownerThe basics of Sell‑Off 101Episode Summary for Young ListenersSix Flags sold seven parks, including Worlds of Fun and Oceans of FunThe new owner is EPR Properties, a company that invests in entertainment and recreationThe total sale price was $342 millionWorlds of Fun will stay open through the 2026 seasonVisitors shouldn’t expect big changes right away, since experienced operators will continue running the parks