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A large sign with colorful flags and bold white text reading "Six Flags World Headquarters" stands amid manicured landscaping with red flowers and green bushes, signifying the new policies on guest access. A building and a parked vehicle are visible in the background.

On the Ropes: Six Flags Dealt Another Major Blow With Lawsuit Potentially Forcing Company To Open Its Books

By Rick Lye 2 Comments
A family of four, including two adults and two children, walk together past the SeaWorld San Antonio entrance.

“She Did Not Survive,” SeaWorld Blasted After Tragic Theme Park Death

By Chloe James 5 Comments
A vibrant image showcasing roller coasters at sunset with the "Six Flags" and "Cedar Point" logos prominently displayed in the foreground, indicating a collaboration or combination of the two well-known amusement parks. A scenic sky and coaster silhouettes enhance the background. Six Flags 2026 Gold season pass West Regional Park Access.

New Law Mandates Theme Parks to Share Ride Downtime Information with Guests

By Rick Lye
Bob Chapek stands in front of a TRON Lightcycle/Run display

Hold on Disney Fans, Bob Chapek Could Make a Theme Park Comeback

By Rick Lye 3 Comments

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A sign at the entrance to SeaWorld Orlando

Disney Rival Has Big Expansion Plans With New IP Coming to Theme Parks

in Theme Parks, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
A vibrant image showcasing roller coasters at sunset with the "Six Flags" and "Cedar Point" logos prominently displayed in the foreground, indicating a collaboration or combination of the two well-known amusement parks. A scenic sky and coaster silhouettes enhance the background. Six Flags 2026 Gold season pass West Regional Park Access.

Attendance Issues Force Six Flags CEO To Step Down, Fueling Speculation About Parks Sell Off

in Theme Parks, Six Flags

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
The entrance to Carowinds theme park, owned and operated by Six Flags.

Devastating Update Given to Thousands of Six Flags Guests as Entire Theme Park Closes

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres
Entrance sign for Six Flags New England with the logo and several American flags waving above it, against a backdrop of trees and blue sky.

Six Flags Guests Start a Brawl as Security Is Nowhere To Be Found

in Theme Parks, Six Flags

Posted on August 2, 2025August 3, 2025 by Rick Lye
Dolly Parton holds a microphone while standing in front of the Dollywood theme park sign. She wears a colorful, patterned outfit, fitting right into the vibrant atmosphere of Dollywood.

Dollywood Offloads 3 Parks in Stunning Deal With Competitor

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres
American Heartland Theme Park, where theme parks news strikes in the form of a strange lawsuit.

‘Disney of the Midwest’ Collapses as Bizarre Lawsuit Claims Developers ‘Played God’

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres
Image of Cedar Point amusement park with large roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, and a tall drop tower. The park is situated beside a body of water, with clear blue skies overhead. The vibrant rides and structures stand out against the green trees and open space.

Deadly Incident at Cedar Point Leaves Park and Community in Grief

in Theme Parks

Posted on July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres 2 Comments
Candymonium roller coaster, one of the most popular theme park attractions at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where a theme park incident took place.

Deadly Drowning at 119-Year-Old Theme Park Leaves Community Shaken

in Theme Parks

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres 1 Comment
Aerial view of Six Flags theme park called Michigan's Adventure with water slides, pools, umbrellas, thrill rides, and roller coasters near a wooded lake under a partly cloudy sky.

Halloween Canceled, Rumors Swirl of Third Six Flags Park Closing

in Six Flags

Posted on July 22, 2025July 23, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres
Donald Trump (L) with the Walt Disney Pictures logo in the background as a Disney white house meeting took place in July.

Buried in Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Is a New Tax on Travel

in Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Rick Lye 8 Comments
Ariana Grande looking shocked as Glinda in 'Wicked'

“That Is Not Normal Celebrity Behavior,” 7 Famous Guests Cause Upset at Disney Parks

in Disneyland Resort, Disney Parks

Posted on July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 by Chloe James 8 Comments
A picturesque view of Cinderella Castle with tall spires, set against a vibrant sunset sky with purple and pink clouds. The foreground features lush greenery and a pathway with visitors walking. The castle is surrounded by trees and a body of water.

It’s Not Just Disney, Theme Parks Nationwide See Double-Digit Drop in Attendance

in Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
Cast members walk down Main Street, U.S.A. for the Cast Service Celebration

Trump Administration Rolls Back Workplace Safety Rules, Targeting Disney Cast Members

in Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on July 5, 2025July 6, 2025 by Rick Lye 13 Comments
Dragon Ball characters

Details Revealed About World’s First ‘Dragon Ball’ Theme Park

in Theme Parks

Posted on June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 by Chloe James 1 Comment
Illustration of numerous dollar bills floating in the air in front of the iconic Disney castle under a clear blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

Tariffs, Steel, and Canadian Decline: Theme Parks See Struggles Ahead This Summer

in Theme Parks, Disney Parks, Universal Studios

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Rick Lye
A large sign with colorful flags and bold white text reading "Six Flags World Headquarters" stands amid manicured landscaping with red flowers and green bushes, signifying the new policies on guest access. A building and a parked vehicle are visible in the background.

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in Theme Parks, Six Flags

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment

Texas’ Answer to Disneyland in Jeopardy After Outcry From Neighbors

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Bob Iger Lays Out a Realistic Timeline for the Opening of Disney Park in Abu Dhabi

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Posted on May 9, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
A large sign with colorful flags and bold white text reading "Six Flags World Headquarters" stands amid manicured landscaping with red flowers and green bushes, signifying the new policies on guest access. A building and a parked vehicle are visible in the background.

Days After Closing a Park, Six Flags Announces a 10 Percent Reduction in Staff

in Theme Parks, Six Flags

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Rick Lye
Front entrance to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida

Busch Gardens Spent $40 Million on Upgrades, Fans Say It Isn’t Nearly Enough

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The Harry Potter logo above a large, modern building at night with a clock tower and the Warner Bros. logo; a young man with glasses and a wand points forward on the right inside of the WB Dubai theme park in the Middle East.

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in Theme Parks, Universal Studios

Posted on April 26, 2025April 27, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres
Mickey Mouse holding an Australian flag in front of a fairytale castle at Disneyland.

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Posted on April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 by Chloe James
Three performers in wetsuits stand on a platform with their arms raised, each accompanied by a dolphin leaping out of the water. A large screen in the background displays "SPLASH SUMMER Gulf World." The setting is an aquatic show.

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Posted on March 29, 2025March 30, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
The image shows the logo of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation with the company name in bold blue letters. A small red flag icon tucks within the "x" of "Six." The words "Entertainment Corporation" are written below in a smaller blue font, reflecting the branding after recent discussions about a potential Six Flags merger, in big theme park news.

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in Theme Parks

Posted on March 15, 2025March 16, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres 3 Comments
A large sign with colorful flags and bold white text reading "Six Flags World Headquarters" stands amid manicured landscaping with red flowers and green bushes, signifying the new policies on guest access. A building and a parked vehicle are visible in the background.

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in Theme Parks, Six Flags

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Rick Lye 4 Comments
A roller coaster with loops and a vertical drop towers over green foliage under a blue sky with scattered clouds at this beloved theme park.

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Map of the United States showing locations of various Six Flags theme parks, marked with red flag icons. Parks are spread across the country from California to New York, Texas to Illinois, encompassing amusement parks, water parks, and holiday-themed parks.

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Candymonium roller coaster, one of the most popular theme park attractions at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where a theme park incident took place.

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A detailed miniature model of the American Heartland theme park. Central to the display is an entryway with a colorful "American Heartland" sign, reminiscent of Disneyland Resort. Surrounding the model are various buildings, rides, and attractions set amidst trees and pathways. An American flag stands in the front.

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A group of people ride a large blue roller coaster under a dramatic, cloudy sky at Kings Island. The coaster's track curves steeply downward, and the riders raise their arms, experiencing the thrill. The coaster is supported by towering white beams.

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in Walt Disney World, Star Wars

Posted on September 21, 2024September 22, 2024 by Chloe James 1 Comment
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in Walt Disney World

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in Disney Parks

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in Theme Parks

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A red roller coaster ascends a tall, steep slope against a backdrop of a vibrant blue body of water and lush green trees at Cedar Point. The sky above is cloudy and overcast, adding a dramatic tone to the scene.

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in Theme Parks

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in Disney Parks

Posted on September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 by Chloe James 2 Comments
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in SeaWorld

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in Busch Gardens

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