Roller Coaster and Amusement Industry News

Closure of Six Flags America threatens 108-year-old Wild One roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride was previously relocated from Massachusetts.

United Parks revenue and attendance down in first quarter 2025

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance down 1.7% from the first quarter of 2024.

How Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain has evolved over a half-century

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The original ride cost $7 million, in 1978.

Disney to open park in Abu Dhabi

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

The resort will be built in partnership with Ferrari World operator Miral.

Six Flags reports results in first quarter 2025

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company does not yet have a post-merger previous quarter to compare to.

Six Flags will close Six Flags America at the end of the 2025 season

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The closure is part of an "ongoing portfolio optimization program."

Ex-Disney menu manager gets three years in prison for hacking menus after firing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

He was also ordered to pay $687,776.50 to victims.

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.

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