Roller Coaster and Amusement Industry News

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.

Alton Towers retiring its swinging ship ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride was in use for 44 years.

Man climbs out of coaster when lap bar allegedly releases while climbing lift

Posted | Contributed by Bakeman31092

The Castles and Coasters park did not respond to the TV news report.

Study outlines negative effects of changes to Disney's disability policy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The findings were presented at the annual IAAPA trade show and conference.

Muppets move to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Monsters Inc. take over their area at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The long-running MuppetVision 3D will close.

Retired attorney shows historic Cedar Point collection at new Sandusky museum

Posted | Contributed by hambone

The collection will be featured at the Merry-Go-Round Museum.

Cedar Point GM Carrie Boldman retiring at end of year

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The general manager has been in the position since 2021.

Disney experiences division reports 1% gain in revenue

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Domestic parks saw a 5% rise in operating income.

Six Flags Great Adventure officially announces end for Kingda Ka

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Its replacement is expected in 2026.

News archive

Loading...