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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."
Ex-Disney menu manager gets three years in prison for hacking menus after firing
He was also ordered to pay $687,776.50 to victims.
Epic Universe expected to have $2 billion economic impact in first year
To date it has an estimated impact of $11 billion in construction.
Review: Mine-Cart Madness at Epic Universe a little rough
The Donkey Kong themed ride is reportedly a little rough because of its unique design.
Six Dollywood workers still at the park, decades after opening it
The employees are helping to kick off the park's 40th season.
Universal planning park for the UK
Construction is expected to start in 2026, about 90 minutes north of London.
PortAventura workers will strike during Easter weekend
The union says most workers are making minimum wage.
Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closing Superman
The park says it has reached the end of its service life.
OSHA proposes fine for SeaWorld Orlando over trainer interaction with orcas
OSHA proposed a fine of $16,550.
Walt Disney World sued for former employee accused of making "up-skirt" videos
The family seeks at least $50,000 in damages.
Legoland teasing "groundbreaking" roller coasters for Florida and California
The press release says the two rides will cost $90 million, opening in 2026.
Canada’s Wonderland removing Time Warp
The park previously announced a new launched roller coaster.
Herschend to acquire Palace Entertainment
Operator of Dollywood and Silver Dollar City to acquire more than 20 properties including Kennywood and Lake Compounce.
Holiday World acquires Santa's Cottages
The cabin resort is west of the Indiana theme park.
Vertical lift will be part of new Monsters Inc. roller coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios
It will also be Disney's first suspended roller coaster.
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