As the fog clears and the Halloween Haunt creatures retreat for the year, Kings Island is already preparing for its next big celebration, WinterFest. Before the twinkling lights and festive tunes take over, the park has a special surprise for thrill-seekers. For the first time ever, Kings Island will host a “bonus weekend” on November…
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced a significant shift in leadership as Executive Chairman Selim Bassoul and Lead Independent Director Daniel J. Hanrahan prepare to step down from the company’s Board of Directors at the end of 2025. The move marks another turning point for the company following its recent merger with Cedar Fair, which…
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced a five-year extension of its long-standing partnership with Peanuts Worldwide through 2030. The renewed agreement secures Six Flags as the exclusive amusement park partner for the beloved Peanuts characters across North America, ensuring fans will continue to experience Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang in themed areas, live entertainment,…
Valleyfair is setting the stage for something big in 2026, just in time for its 50th Anniversary. The park has already confirmed that “new waterpark adventures” are on the way, and all signs point toward one of the largest expansions in its history. To prepare for construction, a large portion of Soak City officially closed…
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced that Richard A. Zimmerman, president, CEO, and board member, will step down from his role as CEO by the end of 2025. Zimmerman will continue in the position until a successor is appointed and will remain on the company’s board. The board has initiated a CEO search with a…
Kings Island is hitting the gas on its 2025 season with the debut of Queen City Stunt Coaster, a newly reimagined version of one of the park’s most action-packed attractions. Opening today exclusively for Season Passholders during a special preview event, the refreshed coaster brings a Cincinnati twist to the high-speed thrills fans have loved…
Carowinds is set to open its gates for the 52nd season on March 15, welcoming guests with an exciting array of new experiences and returning favorites. Alongside the expansion of Camp Snoopy with two new family-friendly rides, the 400-acre amusement park—straddling the North Carolina-South Carolina state line—will feature a dynamic lineup of seasonal events. From…
Six Flags Over Georgia has unveiled a fresh theme and name for its highly anticipated new attraction, now called Georgia Gold Rusher. Originally slated to open in 2024 under the name Georgia Surfer, the Intamin Ultra Surf Coaster faced a multitude of delays, pushing its debut to spring 2025. The park used the extra time…
Kings Dominion, in collaboration with Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), revealed the ride vehicle for Rapterra at the annual IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida. Set to debut in 2025, the groundbreaking coaster will be the tallest and longest launched wing coaster in the world, standing at 145 feet tall and spanning over 3,000 feet of track….
The ride vehicle for AlpenFury was revealed by Premier Rides during the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida. As the manufacturer of Canada’s Wonderland’s newest thrill ride, Premier Rides highlighted the vehicle’s sleek design and cutting-edge technology, giving attendees an exciting preview of what’s to come. These images give a first look at the sleek, modern…
In an ambitious move to elevate the guest experience across North America, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced plans to invest over $1 billion over the next two years across its 42 parks. This substantial capital will be directed toward an array of exciting new rides, attractions, themed areas, dining options, and technological upgrades, reaffirming…
Kings Dominion has revealed that the park’s tallest roller coaster will be rebranded as “Pantherian” beginning in the 2025 season. The new name aligns with the coaster’s integration into the park’s Jungle X-Pedition area, where each attraction is themed around legendary jungle creatures. The rebranding aims to solidify the roller coaster’s connection to its surroundings,…