Roller Coaster and Amusement Industry News

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.

Stolen Quassy carousel figure resurfaces after nearly 40 years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Now returned to the park, the figure is being restored.

Epic Universe marketing has been multifaceted and spread over years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Universal has been promoting the new theme park across different channels.

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.

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