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Hershey Park apologizes for tone-deaf price jab after Dolly Parton’s death
lifestyle2 days ago

Hershey Park apologizes for tone-deaf price jab after Dolly Parton’s death

After Dolly Parton’s death, Hershey Park posted a price comparison claiming summer tickets were $49.99—cheaper than Dollywood’s $94.99—and the now-deleted reply drew swift backlash for insensitivity; the post had gone viral with millions of views, and the park apologized, saying the context was misconstrued and the message was removed to avoid controversy. Dollywood later said it would remain open on Wednesday per Parton’s wishes.

via New York Post|
#amusement-parks#celebrity-deaths#deaths
Fans petition PeopleMover comeback as Tomorrowland gets a futuristic makeover
entertainment11 days ago

Fans petition PeopleMover comeback as Tomorrowland gets a futuristic makeover

Disney revealed a major Tomorrowland overhaul at the D23 Expo, promising reimagined land with new attractions and more open space ahead of Disneyland’s 75th anniversary, while offering no firm timeline; fans flooded Disney Parks’ social posts urging the return of the long-closed PeopleMover, whose elevated tracks still loom over Tomorrowland; the discussion comes as Disney also previews a new Avatar experience at California Adventure as part of the broader project.

via nypost.com|
#amusement-parks#avatar#disneyland
Six Flags Reveals Bakunawa: 382-Foot Coaster Poised to Break Six World Records
us-news1 month ago

Six Flags Reveals Bakunawa: 382-Foot Coaster Poised to Break Six World Records

Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey unveiled Bakunawa, a 382-foot-tall, 100 mph roller coaster with three launches and the world’s first upside-down launch, featuring floorless spinning trains; set to open in 2027 as the centerpiece of a Boardwalk renovation, it’s expected to break six world records, including fastest inversion and longest stall inversion.

via New York Post|
#amusement-parks#new-jersey#roller-coaster
Heart emergency on It’s a Small World claims Disney World guest; ride’s second fatality revealed
us-news1 month ago

Heart emergency on It’s a Small World claims Disney World guest; ride’s second fatality revealed

A 54-year-old man with a pre-existing heart condition suffered cardiac arrest on Disney World’s It’s a Small World boat ride in Orlando on April 2 and died after being transported to a local hospital. The death was disclosed in the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services’ quarterly park-injury report, marking the ride’s second fatality since its 1971 opening (the first occurred in 2014). Disney World did not immediately comment.

via New York Post|
#amusement-parks#disney-world#florida
Centennial Knoebels Tops America’s Favorite Amusement Parks, Beating Disney and Universal
travel1 month ago

Centennial Knoebels Tops America’s Favorite Amusement Parks, Beating Disney and Universal

Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA—free admission since 1926—took Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice top spot for America’s amusement parks, praised for affordability and a laid-back vibe, ahead of Disney and Universal; the top five are Knoebels, Dollywood, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Universal Islands of Adventure, with a top-10 that includes Epcot, LEGOLAND California, Universal Studios Florida, Disneyland Park, and Silver Dollar City.

via New York Post|
#amusement-parks#family-fun#free-admission
Six Flags exits seven parks in $331M deal to sharpen growth focus
business5 months ago

Six Flags exits seven parks in $331M deal to sharpen growth focus

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. has agreed to sell seven of its amusement parks to real estate investor EPR Properties for $331 million as part of a portfolio simplification to reduce debt and reinvest in higher-growth parks like Carowinds; closing is expected by the end of Q1 or early Q2, with EPR partnering to run the US and Canadian parks. The move comes after a difficult 2025 with a $1.6 billion net loss and will allow continued investment in remaining parks while Carowinds continues to update facilities and experiences, including the Carolina Harbor Waterpark reopening May 23.

via Charlotte Observer|
#amusement-parks#business#carowinds
Travis Kelce's Investments Could Revive Major Amusement Parks
business10 months ago

Travis Kelce's Investments Could Revive Major Amusement Parks

Travis Kelce, a lifelong Six Flags fan and Kansas City Chiefs star, has invested in the struggling amusement park company alongside JANA Partners, aiming to help revitalize the brand amid financial and operational challenges following a merger and declining attendance. The investment signals hope for industry recovery through potential management changes, technological upgrades, and possible park sales, with Kelce's involvement bringing positive attention and a nostalgic connection to the parks.

via NPR|
#amusement-parks#business#industry-recovery