Roller Coaster and Amusement Industry News

Jana Partners wants Six Flags to sell

Posted | Contributed by Sharpel007

The investment firm also wants new leadership on the board.

Sesame Workshop sues United Parks over royalties and use of IP

Posted | Contributed by Sharpel007

The non-profit says United Parks stopped paying royalties in September.

Travis Kelce assumes role of "brand ambassador" for Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The NFL star will appear in various forms of marketing.

Unofficial Blackpool Pleasure Beach history site launched

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

Park has been in the same family's ownership for 130 years

Six Flags will sell seven parks to EPR for $331 million

Posted | Contributed by bigboy

The proceeds are expected to be "slightly beneficial to the Company’s leverage ratio."

United Parks reports down quarter, year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenue, income and attendance suffered in Q4.

Six Flags posts $1.6 billion loss for 2025

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company also reduced its fourth quarter loss, in part by cutting holiday events.

Silver Dollar City will retire Thunderation roller coaster after 2026

Posted | Contributed by Alexander James

The classic mine train roller coaster will close at the end of the season.

Universal Orlando's special district negotiating contract with Boring Company

Posted | Contributed by eightdotthree

Elon Musk's tunneling company could create tunnels between Epic and the original parks.

Fair ride collapses in India, killing one person

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The accident bring scrutiny to maintenance and inspections standards in India.

Gay Day cancelled in Orlando for 2026

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Organizers cite sponsorship and hotel difficulties.

Playland coaster renovation sparks opinions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The operator is renovating the Dragon, removing its decorations.

Josh D'Amaro named next Disney CEO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Currently leading the experiences division, D'Amaro will succeed Bob Iger.

Disney reports record results in experiences division

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company posted $10 billion in revenue for the first time in its experiences division.

IAAPA pushing federal restrictions for "unauthorized" drone use

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The association is advocating for no-fly zones and better coordination with law enforcement.

Dreamland's Scenic Railway closes for good after more than a century

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride had been previously damaged by fire.

New Legoland California roller coaster will be most "intense" yet

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride is part of a space-themed expansion.

Universal Orlando announces Fast & Furious ride for 2027

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The ride replaces Rip Ride Rockit.

Six Flags announces offering of $1 billion of senior notes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The notes are due in 2032.

Six Flags will not exercise buy-out option of Six Flags Over Texas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park is partially owned by a partnership.

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