Roller Coaster and Amusement Industry News

Feature: Dolly Parton's business empire over the years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parton's footprint in Tennessee extends beyond Dollywood.

Oakwood theme park closed permanently

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The park's owners cite declining attendance.

United Parks down on most metrics for the year, quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance, revenue and income were down for the former SeaWorld Entertainment.

Six Flags releases Q4 results for 2024

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The press release shows numbers from the two legacy companies as well as the combined.

Disney sunsetting remaining virtual queues at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Guardians of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Tiana's Bayou Adventure will switch to regular standby queues.

Stolen Quassy carousel figure resurfaces after nearly 40 years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Now returned to the park, the figure is being restored.

Epic Universe marketing has been multifaceted and spread over years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Universal has been promoting the new theme park across different channels.

Kentucky Kingdom announces new $11 million family land

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

New $11 million family-friendly land coming to the Louisville park.

Kennywood announces Kennywood Junction for 2025

Posted | Contributed by eightdotthree

The new themed area with five rides is a replacement for Thomas Town.

Disney beats analyst expectations, domestic park income down 5%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Profit was 31 cents per share higher than expected.

SeaWorld finally wires its rent to San Diego

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The rent has been in dispute for years.

Legoland California lets go of live entertainment workers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A total of 97 worker will be affected.

Carowinds also rolls out layoffs

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The reduction in workforce comes after a similar move at Six Flags Entertainment's Kings Dominion.

Dollywood donates display steam engine in return for hurricane relief

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mountain Ways Foundation is helping people affected by Hurricane Helene.

Kings Dominion lets go of employees, offers severance

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The park did not offer the number of layoffs.

California's Great America Lease expires in 2028

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Public records show a more definite end date, with the lease expiring on June 30, 2028.

Six Flags Magic Mountain planning a suspended motorbike roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride is planned for 2026.

California's Great America scales back season, events, possibly for permanent closure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

It was previously announced that the park would eventually shutter as the land has been sold.

Universal Orlando confirms the closure of Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket in September, 2025

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The resort has not commented on possible replacements.

Kings Dominion's Anaconda roller coaster has given its last ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park confirmed its removal.

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