Cedar Fair, the multinational amusement park conglomerate, recently shocked the roller coaster world by announcing they will sell off all their parks to finance an all-out coaster war against Six Flags Magic Mountain. The company’s CEO, Richard Amusement (yes, that’s his real name), stated, “It’s an absolute disgrace that Cedar Point has fallen behind. We must reclaim our rightful place as the coaster capital of the world!”
In a move that some have dubbed “coastergeddon,” Cedar Fair plans to liquidate parks like Kings Island, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Dorney Park to build new record-breaking roller coasters in their flagship park, Cedar Point. Insiders say the move is a direct response to the long standing rivalry with Six Flags Magic Mountain, the park with the most coasters in the world.
During a press conference, Mr. Amusement appeared wearing a custom-tailored suit made entirely of roller coaster tracks. “We will not rest until our coaster count is so high that even the tallest lift hill will pale in comparison,” he declared, adding that they plan to add a minimum of 20 new coasters to Cedar Point, “even if we have to stack them on top of each other, bury them underground, or launch them into space!”
Enthusiasts have been speculating about the potential new coaster designs, with rumors of a 500-foot-tall giga coaster and a 20-inversion roller coaster that doubles as a pretzel-maker. Cedar Fair has also hinted at a possible partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, fueling speculation about a coaster that will literally launch riders into orbit.
Industry experts, however, question the feasibility of Cedar Fair’s ambitious plans. “While the thought of an all-out coaster war is thrilling, it seems a bit… shortsighted,” said Jane Turnstile, editor-in-chief of Coaster Crazies Magazine. “I mean, don’t they realize they’ll be giving up all the additional revenue from their other parks? How will they even maintain all these new coasters?”
The general public has also expressed concerns about the potential impact on their favorite parks. “I grew up going to Kings Dominion with my family,” said amusement park enthusiast Timmy Thrillseeker. “What am I supposed to do now? Move to Sandusky, Ohio?”
But for Mr. Amusement, the objective is clear: “We’ll rebuild Cedar Point, brick by brick if necessary, to ensure it remains the undisputed coaster king. Six Flags Magic Mountain will tremble in fear as we reclaim our crown, and it’s going to be one hell of a ride!”
Only time will tell if Cedar Fair’s bold strategy pays off or if the amusement park industry is about to witness the most epic coaster crash in history. Until then, coaster enthusiasts everywhere will be buckling up for a wild ride.