Roller Coaster and Amusement Industry News

Epic Universe expected to have $2 billion economic impact in first year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

To date it has an estimated impact of $11 billion in construction.

Review: Mine-Cart Madness at Epic Universe a little rough

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

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

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The employees are helping to kick off the park's 40th season.

Universal planning park for the UK

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

Construction is expected to start in 2026, about 90 minutes north of London.

PortAventura workers will strike during Easter weekend

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The union says most workers are making minimum wage.

Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closing Superman

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The park says it has reached the end of its service life.

OSHA proposes fine for SeaWorld Orlando over trainer interaction with orcas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

OSHA proposed a fine of $16,550.

Walt Disney World sued for former employee accused of making "up-skirt" videos

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The family seeks at least $50,000 in damages.

Legoland teasing "groundbreaking" roller coasters for Florida and California

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The press release says the two rides will cost $90 million, opening in 2026.

Canada’s Wonderland removing Time Warp

Posted | Contributed by hambone

The park previously announced a new launched roller coaster.

Herschend to acquire Palace Entertainment

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Operator of Dollywood and Silver Dollar City to acquire more than 20 properties including Kennywood and Lake Compounce.

Holiday World acquires Santa's Cottages

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

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

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

It will also be Disney's first suspended roller coaster.

Fresno's Playland faces uncertain future

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park's financial reality brings its future into question.

Six Flags nominates four new directors

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The nominees come from a diverse background of industries.

Feature: Dolly Parton's business empire over the years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parton's footprint in Tennessee extends beyond Dollywood.

Oakwood theme park closed permanently

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The park's owners cite declining attendance.

United Parks down on most metrics for the year, quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance, revenue and income were down for the former SeaWorld Entertainment.

Six Flags releases Q4 results for 2024

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The press release shows numbers from the two legacy companies as well as the combined.

Disney sunsetting remaining virtual queues at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Guardians of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Tiana's Bayou Adventure will switch to regular standby queues.

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