Roller Coaster and Amusement Industry News

Six Flags posts net loss of $100 million in second quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company missed its expectations in most categories.

Six Flags CEO Zimmerman out

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

Richard Zimmerman will step down as CEO. He previously led Cedar Fair.

Lucky Strike acquires three FEC's and two water parks

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Parks were acquired by Herschend as part of the Palace Entertainment sale.

9-year-old child dies at Hersheypark

Posted | Contributed by Vater

The incident occurred in the water park.

Investor in American Heartland park sues developer for "campaign of deception"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 91-year-old says religious language was used to encourage him to commit to the project.

Holiday World announces Summer Wine'd Down Culinary Festival

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The event will feature special menu items with suggested wine pairings.

Space themed indoor roller coaster coming to Legoland Florida and California in 2026

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

SPACEPORT 885 is an homage to one of the original LEGO Space Scooter sets, #885

ZDT's Amusement Park permanently closes August 17th

Posted | Contributed by bigboy

The park in Seguin east of San Antonio announced the closure on Facebook. The owner's have reportedly been trying to sell Switchback, their unique wood shuttle coaster, since last year.

Epic Universe boosts Orange County tax revenue

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

May collections were the highest ever for the month.

Residents in the middle of UK Universal development face uncertain future

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The property owners have not been offered buy-outs.

Shots fired in parking lot at Six Flags Great America, no injuries reported

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Police are investigating the incident.

Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Belle close permanently for Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new Cars land will replace the classic attractions.

Universal bringing year-round horror attraction to Chicago

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Universal Horror Unleashed attraction is targeting a 2027 opening date.

Cedar Point's new Siren's Curse roller coaster debuts this weekend

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The tilt coaster has 2,966 feet of track and a top speed of 58 mph.

California's Great America faces imminent closure in 2027

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags has an option to renew the lease, but has not yet chosen to.

Marineland selling its amusement rides

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

The Ontario park is selling its inventory of attractions.

SeaWorld San Antonio applies for permits for family inverted roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park hasn't made a formal announcement about the ride.

Tariffs create uncertain environment for amusement parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The taxes affect the price of goods and may affect consumer behavior.

Waldameer announces water park expansion for 2026

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New slides will be paired with an "endless river."

Magic Kingdom's Cars land will be called Piston Peak National Park

Posted | Contributed by bigboy

Concept art for Cars themed area released along with a closing date for Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island.

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