Roller Coaster and Amusement Industry News

State issues shutdown order for Carowinds' Fury 325 due to foundation issue

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride has been closed since July 7.

Six Flags Great America closed due to poor air quality

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Canadian wild fires forced the decision last Friday.

Dick Knoebel dies at 87

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Knoebel led the park bearing his name for almost four decades.

Busch Gardens Tampa closing Kumba, will replace with Kumba's Revenge

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The B&M roller coaster debuted in 1993.

Ferris wheel cabin derails in Korea

Posted | Contributed by Mr. Six

No major injuries were reported.

Profile: Kennywood maintenance tech logs 46 years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Geno Chamboredon started in 1980 as a ride op.

Holiday World celebrates the Fourth with Mack Rides plans

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

The Mack Rides attraction is expected to open in May, 2027.

Six Flags names Mark Pauls to COO post

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The executive previously worked for Herschend.

Fun Spot Atlanta to close permanently on August 2

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The fate of its RMC roller coaster is unknown.

Enchanted Parks boss describes future for former Cedar Flags parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

This season is viewed as a transition year for the parks.

Disney said to be opening second gate in Shanghai

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While not confirmed by the company, insiders insist that it's happening.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces longest family launch coaster, Werewolf Gorge

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride will feature 4,120 feet of track.

SeaWorld San Diego replaces fireworks with drone show in settlement

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The lawsuit alleged that SeaWorld was polluting Mission Bay.

Eight college students rescued from vertical lift in Galveston

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Firefighters used ladder truck too pull riders off one at a time

Six Flags appoints Ash Walia to CFO post

Posted | Contributed by GoBucks89

He previously was CFO for Hot Topic and 99 Cents Only Stores.

Lawsuit seeks $1 million from COTALAND for stuck roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park indicates that the ride performed as designed.

New Mandalorian and Grogu mission coming to Smuggler's Run

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Millennium Falcon ride will tie into the movie, also released this week.

Disney names three new presidents for parks, experiences

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The shuffle accounts for the retirement of Walt Disney World's president.

Intamin ships short seatbelts for Cedar Point's Millennium Force

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A park representative says the manufacturer will provide belts that are the correct length.

Union negotiations put Hersheypark season at risk

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The union representing maintenance workers hasn't yet reached an agreement with the park.

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