Travis Kelce Buys into Six Flags & TEA Global Experience Index

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Green Tagged: Theme Park in 30

Philip Hernandez

277 episodes

6 days ago

An insider’s take on the theme park and themed entertainment industry trends, Green Tagged Covers the Top Theme Park News from each week. From theme parks to zoos and aquariums to haunted houses, we scour the world for what you need to know. We may not have all the answers, but we ask the right questions. Subscribe to PRO content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GreenTagged

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Travis Kelce Buys into Six Flags & TEA Global Experience Index

Green Tagged: Theme Park in 30

31 minutes

3 weeks ago

Travis Kelce Buys into Six Flags & TEA Global Experience Index

Kansas City Chiefs star—and Taylor Swift’s fiancé—Travis Kelce now owns a 9% stake in Six Flags alongside hedge fund Jana Partners, instantly making the struggling park chain a national headline. Former Cedar Fair CEO Matt Ouimet, however, wasn’t impressed—publicly calling out the board for “cycling through CEOs, destroying value, and failing to show ownership” while urging the next chief executive to rebuild with leaders who actually understand entertainment. Philip and Scott unpack what Kelce’s investment really means: Is it a lifeline, a PR distraction, or a sign activist investors are circling?

The hosts also dive into the TEA Global Experience Index, which shows global theme-park attendance up 2.4% in 2024—but growth driven almost entirely by China and the Middle East, while U.S. parks stay flat and pivot to revenue optimization. With Disney, Universal Beijing, and Shanghai Disneyland leading the charge, what can domestic operators learn from markets that are still expanding? Listen to weekly BONUS episodes on our Patreon.