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COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND GUARANTEES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, current carrying value	$ 0	$ 0
Material amounts for indemnifications or other contingencies	$ 0	$ 0
Other Purchase Obligations | Minimum
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Contract termination notice, period without penalty (in days)	30 days
Other Purchase Obligations | Maximum
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Contract termination notice, period without penalty (in days)	60 days
Six Flags Guarantee
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Gross aggregate undiscounted future cash flow requirements cover by guarantee	$ 589,000,000
Payments for guarantee obligations	$ 0

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