As the leaves fall and the season winds down, Six Flags America is going out in style with its largest Kids Boo Fest to date — and there’s still time to join the fun. The park will keep the Halloween magic alive for two more weekends through November 2, offering families a mix of thrills,…
Super Bowl champion and lifelong coaster fan Travis Kelce is turning his passion for thrill rides into a business venture. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end has officially joined forces with activist investment firm JANA Partners, acquiring a stake in Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the parent company of Cedar Point, Kings Island, and dozens of…
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 Over Texas is charging into history with Tormenta Rampaging Run, a one-of-a-kind roller coaster that will trample six world records when it opens in 2026. Soaring to 309 feet, this adrenaline-fueled attraction will not only become the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster, but also the first-ever giga dive coaster, setting a…
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…
A new bill in Ohio could soon change the way guests plan their days at the state’s largest amusement parks. State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) has introduced the Real-Time Ride Status Notification Act, a measure that would require permanent amusement parks—including Cedar Point and Kings Island, to publicly share real-time ride availability updates. Under…
Halloween Haunt is back at Kings Dominion, filling the park with frights on select nights this fall. Guests can expect a mix of fan-favorite haunted mazes, immersive scare zones, eerie live entertainment, and the adrenaline of night rides — but with one important change. Haunted mazes are now premium attractions that require the purchase of…
Halloween Haunt celebrates its 20th season at Canada’s Wonderland this fall with a major lineup refresh, a blockbuster horror addition, and a new ticketing change that haunted maze fans will need to know about. Running select nights from September 27 through November 1, the event will feature six haunted mazes, seven immersive scare zones, thrilling…
SCarowinds returns this fall with a milestone season of scares, debuting multiple new attractions, an expanded lineup of haunted mazes, and a significant change for guests who want to explore them. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Carolinas’ largest Halloween event will now require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass for entry into any haunted maze, along…
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…