Roller Coaster and Amusement Industry News

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.

Total revenue and EBITDA down in first quarter for United Parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance was also down 5%.

Six Flags posts improved results for first quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Net revenue up 12%, attendance up 4%, compared to first quarter last year.

Six Flags shuffles some of exec team, including CFO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Long time Cedar Fair CFO Brian Witherow will step down.

Disney experiences division up 7% for quarter despite 1% drop in domestic attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Global attendance was up 2%.

Cedar Point gate tops $100

Posted | Contributed by hambone

Those planning ahead can get discounts online.

Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open in 2026

Posted | Contributed by Raptor0137

The park's future is uncertain.

Six Flags brings back presidents to 10 parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The decision reverses a regional strategy.

Six Flags reinstates park presidents

Posted | Contributed by Jephry

The company previously moved to a regional management model.

Cedar Point retires Monster after 56 years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride reached the end of its serviceable life.

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