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Universal bringing year-round horror attraction to Chicago
The Universal Horror Unleashed attraction is targeting a 2027 opening date.
Cedar Point's new Siren's Curse roller coaster debuts this weekend
The tilt coaster has 2,966 feet of track and a top speed of 58 mph.
California's Great America faces imminent closure in 2027
Six Flags has an option to renew the lease, but has not yet chosen to.
Marineland selling its amusement rides
The Ontario park is selling its inventory of attractions.
SeaWorld San Antonio applies for permits for family inverted roller coaster
The park hasn't made a formal announcement about the ride.
Tariffs create uncertain environment for amusement parks
The taxes affect the price of goods and may affect consumer behavior.
Waldameer announces water park expansion for 2026
New slides will be paired with an "endless river."
Magic Kingdom's Cars land will be called Piston Peak National Park
Concept art for Cars themed area released along with a closing date for Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island.
Cedar Point opens Siren's Curse tilt roller coaster June 28
The unique ride has been under construction since the off-season.
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will close August 18
The ride will permanently close, though no replacement has been announced.
Six Flags layoffs continue across the company
Cuts include all of the park presidents.
ICON Park president says Epic Universe good for all attractions
The opening of new attractions has a halo effect in Orlando.
New Cedar Point manager worked at defunct Geauga Lake
Colleen Murphy-Brady was previously the assistant GM at Cedar Point.
Six Flags sets growth targets for 2028 at investor conference
CEO Richard Zimmerman says there is "great value" to create.
Closure of Six Flags America threatens 108-year-old Wild One roller coaster
The ride was previously relocated from Massachusetts.
United Parks revenue and attendance down in first quarter 2025
Attendance down 1.7% from the first quarter of 2024.
How Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain has evolved over a half-century
The original ride cost $7 million, in 1978.
Disney to open park in Abu Dhabi
The resort will be built in partnership with Ferrari World operator Miral.
Six Flags reports results in first quarter 2025
The company does not yet have a post-merger previous quarter to compare to.
Six Flags will close Six Flags America at the end of the 2025 season
The closure is part of an "ongoing portfolio optimization program."
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Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will close August 18
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Waldameer announces water park expansion for 2026
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SeaWorld San Antonio applies for permits for family inverted roller coaster
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Tariffs create uncertain environment for amusement parks
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