Roller Coaster and Amusement Industry News

Experts predict more park sales after Six Flags results

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company's financial position is in question, relative to debt and future revenue.

Kings Island announces Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare dark ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Inspired by the original Phantom Theater, the ride will occupy the Boo Blasters building.

Disney provides more details for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Zootopia, and Muppets coaster

Posted | Contributed by Sharpel007

The Disney parks blog dropped fresh info and concept art for all three attractions this week.

Lagoon is a three-generation business

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Members of the family lead most departments and areas of the amusement park.

Ohio legislator proposes bill to require ride status notification

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The law, if passed, would primarily affect Cedar Point and Kings Island.

Cedar Point to charge extra for haunted attractions

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Haunt pass will cost from $10 to $30 per night.

Kings Island to retire Boo Blasters dark ride

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Dark ride will close after September 1.

Disney domestic experiences revenue up 22% in quarter, income up 10%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Expansion of the Disney cruise line also contributed to the results.

United Parks revenue and income down on nearly flat attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company says weather was a factor in the results.

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.

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