gasmforever Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 is there any truth to the Great Adventure Online post saying that John resigned as park president? And if so what do you think this means for the park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Sadly, that is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungPup Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Sadly, that is true. Any reason why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 As many of you may have heard, Six Flags Great Adventure Park President John Fitzgerald has resigned his position at the park and will be departing his role shortly at GA. John joined up with SFGA in 2010 and since the 2011 season has been instrumental in adding several much needed additions to the park to round out its offerings. These have included Adventure Alley with its assortment of family rides in 2012, the highly-rated Safari Off Road Adventure in 2013, the record breaking Zumanjaro drop tower in 2014, El Diablo and Holiday in the Park in 2015, and most recently the Joker coaster for 2016.John will be missed and I'd like to wish him happiness and success wherever the road leads him. Good luck John and thanks for taking such good care of Great Adventure during the Fitzgerald Era! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 I am not sure if it has been announced yet so I don't want to say, though I do believe we are in good hands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 As long as it's not Mark Kane were all good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 No, it's not Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gencx Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 What a shame. The park was really heading in the right direction under his leadership. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANofNJ Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 this might be good for the park. maybe things will start being fixed and the coasters that are rusting away will get some fresh paint. also, maybe the park will add much needed shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungPup Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 He seemed like a really cool guy. Any idea where he's going? Hoping he wasn't fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugnezz Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 this might be good for the park. maybe things will start being fixed and the coasters that are rusting away will get some fresh paint. also, maybe the park will add much needed shows. I agree, its management has not been one of the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 this might be good for the park. maybe things will start being fixed and the coasters that are rusting away will get some fresh paint. also, maybe the park will add much needed shows. No matter who manages Great Adventure, the issues remain the same. Call it the "Big Wheel" lights syndrome. No matter how many times management promises to replace or upgrade the lights on the "Big Wheel", so many sections remain in a literal dark state or disrepair. I'm not qualified to rate the Fitzgerald Era, as I haven't been to Great Adventure since 2008. His reviews are mixed from what I gather here. Only Harry can speculate with any degree of credibility, how much latitude corporate gave him in terms of future planning and day to day staffing. Out of all the Six Flags Managers I've read about, the best by far was Jay Thomas. What a terrible waste of good talent Six Flags made when they removed him from Magic Mountain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachos Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Harry since you seem to be in the know, is there any indication as to the why? Is this new person coming from within the company or elsewhere? Do you have any idea where John may be off too? Will Kristin still be communications manager? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 ^Not that I am aware of - Within - No - Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Kaiser Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 As long as it's not Mark Kane were all good.... Mark Kane is now overseeing the Six Flags parks in China. Also, I second that we're in good hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBOK Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 ^Not that I am aware of - Within - No - Yes How about a minor leak for us. Are you currently happy or sad about this news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 ^ I am sad to see John go. I think the park really benefited with him driving the bus. He will be missed. But looking forward, like I said above, I believe we will be in good hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Kaiser Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 I think the park really benefited with him driving the bus. You gave me no choice, Harry. This had to be done. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 That's the one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pashacar Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 No matter who manages Great Adventure, the issues remain the same. Call it the "Big Wheel" lights syndrome. No matter how many times management promises to replace or upgrade the lights on the "Big Wheel", so many sections remain in a literal dark state or disrepair. I'm not qualified to rate the Fitzgerald Era, as I haven't been to Great Adventure since 2008. His reviews are mixed from what I gather here. Only Harry can speculate with any degree of credibility, how much latitude corporate gave him in terms of future planning and day to day staffing. Out of all the Six Flags Managers I've read about, the best by far was Jay Thomas. What a terrible waste of good talent Six Flags made when they removed him from Magic Mountain. Thoroughly agree. A park president can have opinions and try to advocate for them, but mainly they're responsible for keeping revenue up and costs down. At the end of the day it's corporate that decides on capex, as well as the budget that it's the park president's job to work within. They don't have as much leeway as people act like they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 I know John was instrumental in leading the redevelopment of the Safari. He and his team proposed several ideas and ultimately saved the Safari by turning it into a major attraction. I don't think we'd have it today if it weren't for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pashacar Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 That is a great tidbit. Didn't know he was such an advocate for it! I suppose it does seem like corporate's gotten at least somewhat more receptive to park-level feelings on capex in the recent administration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Well here's some good news from Fiesta Texas, Jeff Siebert (former PR Rep from Kings Island, Schlitterbahn and SFFT) just name park president! I wonder if other changes in park management are coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pashacar Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Who's he replacing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Not sure, but the park has had a good reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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