Roller Coaster and Amusement Industry News

Six Flags Magic Mountain converting kids area into Looney Tunes Land

Posted | Contributed by Sharpel007

The makeover will introduce two new play areas, retheme five rides and remove two roller coasters and two kids rides.

Lakemont Park sued by county for roller coaster neglect

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

The suit says the park hasn't maintained Leap The Dips, per its lease agreement.

Cedar Point nearly beats 31-year attendance record, despite overall Six Flags attendance

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The 1994 record was 3.617 million guests.

Wild Waves announces final season

Posted | Contributed by hambone

The park will open in 2026 for it's last year of operation.

Federal lawsuit challenges Disney's disability policies as too restrictive

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The policies were previously revised to battle abuse.

Aerosmith removed from roller coaster preshow at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A Muppets theme will replace the aging rock band.

Six Flags appoints John Reilly as CEO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The executive has previous experience at Palace Entertainment and the former SeaWorld Entertainment.

Kings Island's Flight of Fear was almost a Star Trek themed roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The designer eventually pivoted to the Outer Limits.

Disney posts 9% increase in experiences operating income for fiscal year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Launch of the Disney Treasure and cruise line affected results.

Disney planning dynamic pricing for domestic parks

Posted | Contributed by GoBucks89

A test has been running at the Paris park for the last year.

Herschend to acquire Silverwood

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Herschend adds largest amusement & water park in Northwest to its portfolio.

Six Flags reports loss despite higher attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

EBITDA and per capita spending also down.

United Parks posts declines in revenue, income and attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

"We are obviously not happy with the results we delivered in the quarter."

Cedar Point may have been target of attack

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Law enforcement believes three men arrested in Michigan were planning something.

Fans say farewell to Six Flags America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park opened as a wildlife center in 1974.

Woman hit by duck on roller coaster sues SeaWorld Orlando

Posted | Contributed by kpjb

The woman claims negligence on the part of SeaWorld, and her lawyers seek a jury trial.

Travis Kelce partners with Jana Partners to influence Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

Jana now owns about 9% of the company.

Woman dies of apparent suicide at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Early reports incorrectly suggested that she was struck by a monorail.

SIX adds Jonathan Brudnick to board

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Once the previously announced departures happen, there will be 11 people on the board.

SeaWorld San Antonio announces Barracuda Strike, an inverted family coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride is expected to open in spring 2026.

News archive

Loading...