Everything from the thrilling rides to the unhealthy, yet delicious, fried food brings joy to millions of park enthusiasts each year. Although Disney Theme Parks (DIS) is a major leader in the theme park realm since it can be found worldwide,

Six Flags America in Bowie, Maryland, is closing this year after its owner determined it was "not a strategic fit with the company’s long-term growth plan."

In a disappointing development for theme park fans, Six Flags has announced the permanent closure of its long-running Maryland amusement park.