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Sinkhole empties wastewater pond at Busch Gardens Tampa
Authorities and the park are assessing the environmental impact.
World of Frozen opens at Hong Kong Disneyland
The new land opens Monday.
Dollywood pauses park entry as crews battle wildfires
The park resumed entry a half-hour later.
IAAPA Expo ride vehicle roundup
Attractions Magazine has photos of all the new theme park vehicles and trains.
Study says Disney has annual $40 billion impact on Florida economy
The study comes at a time when Governor DeSantis appears to have declared war on the company.
Investigators say support arm failed in fatal Gröna Lund accident
A prosecutor says the cause of the failure is still being investigated.
Disney Experiences segment operating income up 31% over previous year
The division includes the theme parks and resorts and the cruise line. Attendance was softer in Florida.
SeaWorld attendance, revenue, net income, adjusted EBITDA down in the quarter
The company released its results for the third quarter of 2023.
Six Flags reports increase in revenue, attendance, decrease in EBITDA, per capita spending
The company released its third quarter 2023 results.
Disney serving trespass notices to third-party guides
The paid guides say they've been operating without issue for years.
Disneyland workers have pay increase coming after winning in court
Disney says it's unclear what the total damages and backpay will be.
Cedar Fair net revenue and income down in 2023Q3
Per capita spending is down, while attendance is slightly up.
Cedar Fair and Six Flags announce equal merger
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2024.
Six Flags Magic Mountain building solar plant to offset 100% electricity usage
The plant includes storage to power the park overnight.
Reuters reports that Cedar Fair and Six Flags are in merger talks
No specific agreement is on the table, according to the report.
Man with guns, bombs, apparently killed himself instead of attacking Glenwood Caverns
The man was found dead in a bathroom at the park.
Shenzhen Happy Valley ordered to close after roller coaster train collision
A launched train appears to have rolled back into the station.
Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea will open June, 2024
The new area will include themes for Frozen, Tangled and Peter Pan.
Comcast reports financial gains for Universal theme parks in third quarter of 2023
The unit reported higher revenue and EBIDTA compared to the year prior.
Six Flags Great America retiring Revolution and Mardi Gras Hangover
The rides will make way for "future expansion."
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