Roller Coaster and Amusement Industry News

Kentucky Kingdom announces new $11 million family land

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

New $11 million family-friendly land coming to the Louisville park.

Kennywood announces Kennywood Junction for 2025

Posted | Contributed by eightdotthree

The new themed area with five rides is a replacement for Thomas Town.

Disney beats analyst expectations, domestic park income down 5%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Profit was 31 cents per share higher than expected.

SeaWorld finally wires its rent to San Diego

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The rent has been in dispute for years.

Legoland California lets go of live entertainment workers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A total of 97 worker will be affected.

Carowinds also rolls out layoffs

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The reduction in workforce comes after a similar move at Six Flags Entertainment's Kings Dominion.

Dollywood donates display steam engine in return for hurricane relief

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mountain Ways Foundation is helping people affected by Hurricane Helene.

Kings Dominion lets go of employees, offers severance

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The park did not offer the number of layoffs.

California's Great America Lease expires in 2028

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Public records show a more definite end date, with the lease expiring on June 30, 2028.

Six Flags Magic Mountain planning a suspended motorbike roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride is planned for 2026.

California's Great America scales back season, events, possibly for permanent closure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

It was previously announced that the park would eventually shutter as the land has been sold.

Universal Orlando confirms the closure of Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket in September, 2025

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The resort has not commented on possible replacements.

Kings Dominion's Anaconda roller coaster has given its last ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park confirmed its removal.

KingDa Ka removal offical at Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Several sources describe its imminent demise.

Carowinds to retire Nighthawk, two other rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Nighthawk, Scream Weaver and Drop Tower will be removed from the amusement park.

Six Flags will exercise option to buy remaining stake in Georgia park

Posted | Contributed by bigboy

A separate entity partially owns Six Flags Over Georgia and its water park.

Disney settles lawsuit over Disneyland wages

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The lawsuit arose after Disney claimed it was exempt from Measure L, a 2018 voter-approved living wage initiative.

Disney experiences division invests heavily in cruise line

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company is increasing the size of its fleet from 6 to 13 ships over the next several years.

Jury awards family of Tyre Sampson $310 million in Orlando Freefall death case

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The family's son fell out of the ride and died in 2022.

Environmental groups intend to sue SeaWorld San Diego over alleged fireworks pollution

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The groups say that the park discharges waste into the bay.

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