Six Flags is selling seven of its theme parks in a $331 million deal that signals a major shift in the company’s long term strategy. The parks will be sold to EPR Properties as Six Flags moves to concentrate its resources on locations with the strongest potential for growth. Six Flags, the parent company of…
Today, Cedar Fair has revealed that Matthew A. Ouimet, a prominent figure in regional amusement parks, water parks, and immersive entertainment, has resigned from the company’s board of directors effective immediately. This decision allows Ouimet to dedicate more time to his personal pursuits. “On behalf of the entire board of directors and management team, and…
When Worlds of Fun opens its gates for the 2023 season, guests will enjoy a 50th-anniversary celebration that looks back on five decades of fun – but also launches a new roller as well as new experiences for years to come. Among the new fun for guests in 2023 is a re-imagined Zambezi Zinger, a…
Cedar Fair, one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, has announced that Ty Tastepe has joined the company in a newly created role of senior vice president and chief information officer. Ty will be based at the company’s office in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will report to President and Chief Executive Officer…
In newsletters sent out to Cedar Fair season passholders, many of their parks announced the tentative dates for the start of the 2021 season. The tentative opening dates are as follows: Kings Island: passholders – May 8/9 Canada’s Wonderland: May 14 Cedar Point: May 14 California’s Great America: May 22 Carowinds: May 22 Dorney Park:…
Along with Kings Island and Cedar Point, Worlds of Fun has also announced their phased re-opening. The Kansas City amusement park will re-open for passholders on June 22 — with daily ticket sales planned to begin in early July. The park has developed an extensive coronavirus reopening plan to help reduce the spread of germs….
Worlds of Fun has revealed plans to build RipTide Raceway, a massive new slide for Oceans of Fun park goers who want to race their friends and family to the bottom in friendly competition! Competition and thrills combine at Worlds of Fun in 2020 when Riptide Raceway debuts next summer at Oceans of Fun water…
Worlds of Fun is excited to announce the addition of Boathouse Grill, a brand-new dining concept coming in 2019. The restaurant will feature a bevy of new and improved food options that are sure to make the dining experience just as memorable as the rides. The culinary team, led by our new executive chef Wesley Boston,…
It’s been quite some time since World’s of Fun in located in Kansas City, Missouri has gotten a major attraction, but it look like the park is starting to do some 2017 teasing… Over the weekend, a new banner was hung up showing off the parks history of thrills. Nothing has been officially announced by Worlds of Fun…