The parent company of Cedar Point and Kings Island could consider closing some of its 42 theme parks, according to recent reports. Here's what we know.

The spike in October attendance was one highlight cited by Six Flags executives in their third-quarter earnings call Wednesday, four months after the merger between amusement park giants Cedar Fair and Six Flags.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has released its first quarterly earnings report since merging with Cedar Fair to become the largest regional amusement park operator in North America. The report suggests that Six Flags will at least consider closing some of its 42 amusement or water parks as part of its long-term business plan.