Amusement parks across the country have been struggling since the pandemic. Six Flags America is no exception. In Maryland, the theme park has provided an affordable and memorable way for families and individuals to spend their summer days. But they’ll have to make different plans for next summer, with the park slated to shutter permanently on Nov 2. The park has long catered to the middle class, with season passes selling for as little as $50 and a daily ticket sold online for $29. That’s made it one of the few remaining forms of affordable family entertainment as businesses have increased prices and sought to draw higher-income households, which drive more spending. But while theme park stalwart Disney has bolstered its bottom line by focusing on wealthier households, Six Flags has struggled to pivot. Read more at the link in bio. 📷️ @susana_raab_ for @nbcnews