Roller coaster and amusement park news

United Parks revenue, income and attendance down in second quarter

Per capita spending reached a new record.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces 382-foot tall Bakunawa spinning roller coaster

The ride will reach 100 mph over three launches.

Marineland beluga whales make their way to SeaWorld San Antonio

Others went to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

Busch Gardens Tampa president talks about $200 million in improvements

Jon Vigue got his start at Lake Compounce.

State issues shutdown order for Carowinds' Fury 325 due to foundation issue

The ride has been closed since July 7.

Six Flags Great America closed due to poor air quality

The Canadian wild fires forced the decision last Friday.

Dick Knoebel dies at 87

Knoebel led the park bearing his name for almost four decades.

Busch Gardens Tampa closing Kumba, will replace with Kumba's Revenge

The B&M roller coaster debuted in 1993.

Ferris wheel cabin derails in Korea

No major injuries were reported.

Profile: Kennywood maintenance tech logs 46 years

Geno Chamboredon started in 1980 as a ride op.

Holiday World celebrates the Fourth with Mack Rides plans

The Mack Rides attraction is expected to open in May, 2027.

Six Flags names Mark Pauls to COO post

The executive previously worked for Herschend.

Fun Spot Atlanta to close permanently on August 2

The fate of its RMC roller coaster is unknown.

Enchanted Parks boss describes future for former Cedar Flags parks

This season is viewed as a transition year for the parks.

Disney said to be opening second gate in Shanghai

While not confirmed by the company, insiders insist that it's happening.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces longest family launch coaster, Werewolf Gorge

The ride will feature 4,120 feet of track.

SeaWorld San Diego replaces fireworks with drone show in settlement

The lawsuit alleged that SeaWorld was polluting Mission Bay.

Eight college students rescued from vertical lift in Galveston

Firefighters used ladder truck too pull riders off one at a time

Six Flags appoints Ash Walia to CFO post

He previously was CFO for Hot Topic and 99 Cents Only Stores.

Lawsuit seeks $1 million from COTALAND for stuck roller coaster

The park indicates that the ride performed as designed.

Cedar Point 8/3

United Parks revenue, income and attendance down in second quarter

Six Flags Great Adventure announces 382-foot tall Bakunawa spinning roller coaster

Barrels O' Fun aka the former Rajin' Cajun

Ten Nights in the Southern-But-Definitely-Eastern Caribbean on the Disney Fantasy

Six Flags-Cedar Fair Merger

Marineland beluga whales make their way to SeaWorld San Antonio

Busch Gardens Tampa closing Kumba, will replace with Kumba's Revenge

Last vestiges of Son of Beast to be torn down

Becoming the flagship park: Enchanted Parks' Mid America

Busch Gardens Tampa president talks about $200 million in improvements

2027 Dining Plans

Six flags Great adventure unveils Bakunawa coaster

Universal Studios Hollywood targets 2026 for new Fast & Furious roller coaster

Deep in the Heart of Texas Trip 7/21-7/26 2026 (Schlitterbahn, SFFT, Sea World SA)

Midwest Coaster Trip (SFGAm., CP, KW) - 5/29/2026 - 6/1/2026

Six Flags Great America closed due to poor air quality

State issues shutdown order for Carowinds' Fury 325 due to foundation issue

Dick Knoebel dies at 87

Kumba Closing

1. Velocicoaster, Islands of Adventure
2. Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point
3. Fury 325, Carowinds
4. Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa
5. ArieForce One, Fun Spot America Atlanta
6. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
7. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
8. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
9. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
10. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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2023: Cedar Fair net revenue, EBITDA and attendance down so far in 2023

2021: Disney posts Galactic Star Cruiser pricing, and it's unsurprisingly expensive

2021: Cedar Fair announces mid-year results, record pass sales, quarterly loss

2020: Disney misses out on $3.5 billion in operating profit from park closures

2020: Court records say Universal Orlando knew Punga Racers water slide had speed issues that caused injuries

2020: Cedar Fair adjusts operating schedules, will not open four parks at all this year

2018: Dollywood announces $37 million Wildwood Grove, including family suspended roller coaster

2017: Legoland gets zoning approval in Goshen, New York

2016: Hulk 2.0 in technical rehearsal at Islands of Adventure

2016: Man arrested for allegedly attacking Busch Gardens Tampa flamingo, bird euthanized

2016: Exchange workers fired from Carowinds for underage drinking, will return to their home nations

2015: Playland's Castaway Cove announces GaleForce roller coaster

2015: Cedar Fair reports record first half on increases in net revenue, attendance, per capita and out-of-park spending

2015: Dorney Park being investigated by OSHA

2014: Waldameer planning to add wave pool

2014: Hoffman's Playland will give way to "progress"

2011: Winter Haven officials want to keep Legoland guests in town

2011: Flying Crow zip line opens at Indiana Beach

2011: Busch Gardens Tampa worker accused of stealing brass brake plates from park

2011: Freestyle Music Park mortgage holder buys park out of foreclosure, wants to open it next year

2011: Steel Pier operator buys pier from Trump Entertainment for $4.25 million

2010: Walt Disney World prices rise to $82 for single-day, single park ticket

2010: Rye Playland amusement park being considered for closure

2010: Girl emerges from coma after tower fall in the Dells

2009: Knott's Halloween Haunt auditions draw crowd

2009: Drowning at Kalahari Sandusky raises questions about lifeguard coverage

2009: Cedar Fair has weak 2Q, with decline in attendance and per capita spending

2009: Six Flags has dismal quarter as revenue, attendance and per cap take hits

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #119 posted

2008: Cleveland man to serve a year in jail for Cedar Point ticket scam

2008: More serious charges brought in Valleyfair assault

2007: Walt Disney World tickets rising to $71 for one day

2007: Tilburgse Kermis photos added to ThemeParks.ie

2006: Costume characters laid off at Six Flags Elitch Gardens

2005: Six Flags Great Adventure plans to build hotel on-property

2005: Boy found dead in water in Rye Playland boat/dark ride

2004: Costumed character found not guilty in "Tigger" trial

2004: "Tigger" goes on trial in molestation case

2004: Winner of Alton Towers noise suit hears complaints from neighbours of his factory

2003: Ride contractor sues Disney for breach of contract regarding Mission: Space

2003: Orlando parks find local tourists a mixed blessing

2003: Waldameer coasters still has many challenges

2003: Little Enchanted Village has come of age

2003: Star Trek Borg headed to Vegas Hilton

2000: Kennywood Park press conference scheduled

2000: Industry puts the smack down on fed safety report