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Washington Nationals

Six Flags to Shut Down Theme Park This November-What Travelers Should Know

Snowboarding

The rise, fall and rebirth of an iconic California roller coaster

fromThe Mercury News

DC food

Six Flags begins selling off amusement parks

Six Flags begins selling off amusement parks

Six Flags is selling two parks in Maryland as part of a strategic shift following its merger with Cedar Fair.

Six Flags Magic Mountain reclaims drop tower record

Six Flags Magic Mountain is now home to the world's tallest drop tower, Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom, at 400 feet.

fromFast Company

4 weeks ago

California

Six Flags says no final decision on the closure of California's Great America has been made-yet

fromTravel + Leisure

Washington Nationals

Six Flags to Shut Down Theme Park This November-What Travelers Should Know

Snowboarding

The rise, fall and rebirth of an iconic California roller coaster

fromThe Mercury News

DC food

Six Flags begins selling off amusement parks

Six Flags begins selling off amusement parks

Six Flags is selling two parks in Maryland as part of a strategic shift following its merger with Cedar Fair.

DC food

Six Flags Magic Mountain reclaims drop tower record

San Francisco

Sadly, Great America Amusement Park Looks Like It's Closing Permanently in 2027, Not 2033 as Previously Announced

East Bay (California)

The Bay Area theme park that hosted some of the hottest concerts of the '90s

fromsfist.com

1 month ago

San Francisco

Sadly, Great America Amusement Park Looks Like It's Closing Permanently in 2027, Not 2033 as Previously Announced

East Bay (California)

The Bay Area theme park that hosted some of the hottest concerts of the '90s

more#great-america

NYC parents

fromwww.mercurynews.com

1 month ago

Smaller amusement parks hope for a strong summer under the shadow of tariffs

Trade disputes affect local amusement parks as families seek affordable vacation options amid rising costs.

fromBusiness Insider

1 month ago

No more long lines? AI and other new technologies are transforming amusement parks this summer.

"We're using a technology called Vision AI," Adrian Thompson, operations transformation director for Legoland, explained about real-time data collection for enhancing guest experiences.

Tech industry

#dollywood

fromConde Nast Traveler

3 years ago

Dining

Everything You Have to See at Dollywood, According to Dolly Parton Herself

fromNew York Post

Dining

Dollywood crowned 'favorite theme park' again in 2024

fromConde Nast Traveler

3 years ago

Dining

Everything You Have to See at Dollywood, According to Dolly Parton Herself

fromNew York Post

Dining

Dollywood crowned 'favorite theme park' again in 2024

more#dollywood

fromsfist.com

Humpday Headlines: Layoffs Hit Amusement Parks Great America and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Alden Global Capital's acquisition of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat is resulting in fears of significant staff layoffs.

SF parents

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Great America marks its 49th year; water park opens for Memorial Day weekend

Great America theme park may close by 2028 after 49 years, marking the end of an era for local amusement.

Digital life

fromRaymondcamden

Sending an Alert for Short Wait Time at Disney

The article explores building a web app that sorts ride wait times and a future concept for notifications about short wait times at amusement parks.

fromRaymondcamden

Finding Your Next Amusement Park Ride with APIs

Queue Times offers an easily accessible API for live amusement park ride wait times, prompting the idea for a focused, user-friendly web app.

#coney-island

Brooklyn

8 Things to Experience at Coney Island (From a Native New Yorker)

NYC LGBT

Coney Island's Luna Park opens for 2025 season

NYC LGBT

Coney Island's Luna Park opens for 2025 season

fromCbsnews

NYC politics

Coney Island amusement park owners concerned about casino proposal

Brooklyn

8 Things to Experience at Coney Island (From a Native New Yorker)

NYC LGBT

Coney Island's Luna Park opens for 2025 season

NYC LGBT

Coney Island's Luna Park opens for 2025 season

fromCbsnews

NYC politics

Coney Island amusement park owners concerned about casino proposal

more#coney-island

fromNew York Family

1 year ago

Best Amusement Parks for Kids In and Near NYC - New York Family

New York City offers a variety of family-friendly amusement parks perfect for summer outings.

fromBoston.com

A legendary 108-year-old roller coaster from Mass. is facing its end - again

The iconic Wild One roller coaster faces an uncertain future as Six Flags America prepares to shut down.

California's oldest amusement park to get new daredevil ride

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will introduce a new ride, Vertigo 360, set to open before Memorial Day 2026.

fromABC7 San Francisco

3 months ago

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk adding new gravity-defying ride in 2026

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will introduce a new ride, Vertigo 360, set to open in spring 2026, thrilling visitors with its unique design.

#luna-park

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Luna Park opens for 2025 season with iconic Cyclone christening, free treats, and more * Brooklyn Paper

Luna Park in Coney Island celebrates its 2025 season opening by honoring its history and commitment to inclusivity amid local community concerns.

fromTime Out New York

NYC LGBT

Coney Island's Luna Park reopens this month with its traditional egg cream christening

Luna Park Coney Island opens for the 2025 season on March 29, featuring new attractions and expanded hours.

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Luna Park opens for 2025 season with iconic Cyclone christening, free treats, and more * Brooklyn Paper

fromTime Out New York

NYC LGBT

Coney Island's Luna Park reopens this month with its traditional egg cream christening

more#luna-park

fromMission Local

The 79-year-old hoped to start his own museum of oddities. But now everything must go.

Willie Kremen's collection of vintage memorabilia reflects a personal journey of nostalgia, acquisition, and the difficult process of letting go as he faces financial hardship.

from24/7 Wall St.

Which of the World's Oldest Roller Coasters Would You Ride?

Roller coasters are becoming even faster, taller, and more intense, designed for adventurers and thrill-seekers. Canada's AlpenFury may open in 2025, being the fastest in the nation.

Alternative transportation

SF parents

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

Snapp Shots: Children's Fairyland in Oakland marking 75th anniversary

Children's Fairyland celebrates its 75th anniversary with a whimsical design philosophy focused on child-centric experiences.

fromTravel + Leisure

Dollywood's Theme Park Family Just Added 20 Regional Attractions-What to Know

Herschend expands its footprint by acquiring over 20 U.S. attractions, continuing its commitment to family entertainment and visitor experience.

fromBuzzFeed

Theme Park Employees Are Sharing Stories About Their Most Ignorant And Foolish Guests

We turned around and watched as this woman picked up her toddler and ran away from the ride.

NYC parents

SF parents