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Jack Morey dies at 63
Morey was a second-generation owner of Morey's Piers.
Six Flags drops surcharges at legacy parks
Extra fees were added to all transactions as a separate line item.
Busch Gardens Tampa opens Phoenix Rising, an inverted family roller coaster
The ride was designed and built by B&M.
"Comfort collar" incident incites panic on SeaWorld San Diego's Electric Eel roller coaster
The park said in a statement that the device is not a restraint.
Frontier Developments announces Planet Coaster 2, available fall 2024
The game is a sequel to the enormously popular Planet Coaster.
Disneyland unions to vote on possible stike
The unions are negotiating with Disney over wages and other issues.
Little Amerricka features 93-year-old ride operator
Just don't call it retirement. She enjoys PBR.
Disney DAS changes criticized by the disabled
The program changed in June in part to combat abuse.
Penguin Trek roller coaster opens at SeaWorld Orlando
The ride is B&M's first family roller coaster.
Blue Man Group returning to Orlando at ICON Park
The company closed its show at Universal Orlando with the pandemic, and did not reopen it.
Universal says proposed UK theme park could add £50 billion to economy
No specifics have been announced, but the company has acquired land north of London.
Valleyfair closes three rides due to flooding
Rising rivers have forced the park to temporarily close attractions.
Fun Spot Orlando latest to implement chaperone policy
The company said it will be in effect for this Saturday.
Disney rolling out changes to Lightning Lane in US parks in July
Guests will be able to schedule rides days in advance, instead of the morning of their visit.
Disney sued over cancelled employee relocation to Florida
Some employees sold their houses and moved to Florida.
Universal continues Epic reveals with Dark Universe video
The video is the latest among the videos showing the new lands in Epic Universe.
UPDATED: Man dies after being struck by Kings Island's Banshee roller coaster in restricted area
Police say the man was transported to the hospital then flown to another.
Cedar Fair and Six Flags merger to complete July 1, mostly Cedar Fair executives to lead new company
Richard Zimmerman will continue to serve as CEO, while Selim Bassoul will be executive chair.
Camels briefly escape enclosure at Cedar Point
The animals were quickly directed back into their pen on the Frontier Channel.
Knott's Berry Farm asks guests to alert security to line jumpers
The problem has become widespread across parks in Southern California.
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