Six Flags is following Disney's lead.

 

http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2015/07/23/six-flags-ban-selfie-sticks-at-all-theme-park-locations/?intcmp=features

Hopefully all parks follow this lead. They aren't necessary and pose a greater danger when used on rides. and they are just annoying in crowds on pathways and can even be hazardous there.

meanwhile, at Valleyfair just a few weeks ago, selfie sticks were proudly sold in the shop closest to the front gate.  Although, I never actually saw one in use there (Did see one at Mall of America); I don't get the interest.

 

On an (un?)related note, the operators at Valleyfair stopped Corckscrew on the lift hill until the person a few rows ahead of me removed their glasses from the top of their head. They were able to wear them over their eyes, just not sitting on top of their head.

"We apologize for any inconvenience this causes"

 

"Great, now I can't go to Six Flags. This is SO inconvenient!"

 

I know it's a general statement companies add on, but it's funny in this case.

When I was on Magnum on Monday, we stopped on the lift hill briefly before a ride op walked up, had a brief chat with a guest a few rows up, then walked back to the station with said guest's cell phone. The person did get their phone back after the ride, but I'm glad to see CP actually doing something instead of endless "please put your phone away" requests over the PA...

Now, if only Cedar Fair would do the same... 

 

-Hopeful Mer

Or Hershey...

-MDMC, remembering that attempted Fahrenheit selfie.

I hope Cedar Fair follows.

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I don't think this constitutes a one-word post:

When I was on Magnum on Monday, we stopped on the lift hill briefly before a ride op walked up, had a brief chat with a guest a few rows up, then walked back to the station with said guest's cell phone. The person did get their phone back after the ride, but I'm glad to see CP actually doing something instead of endless "please put your phone away" requests over the PA...

Saw the same thing on Gatekeeper a few days ago.

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I can confirm that at least one former SIX property has not banned selfie sticks, and is in fact selling them on their premises...

Key word: Former.

They know their market.