The curtain is rising on a milestone season at Kings Island as the park prepares to open its 55th year on April 18. Kings Island is stepping into its 55th season with a mix of nostalgia and new experiences, highlighted by the debut of its latest dark ride. From the roar of The Beast emerging…
Six Flags Great America has announced plans to celebrate its 50th Anniversary during the 2026 season, marking five decades of thrills and family memories at the park. The special 50th Anniversary Celebration will run from June 20 through Aug. 9 and will feature new entertainment, limited-time offerings and guest experiences. Since opening in 1976 as…
Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, will publicly open for the 2026 season on March 28, and the park is already teasing a major transformation coming later this year. The park announced plans to reimagine the Boardwalk, bringing a refreshed take on the classic shorefront atmosphere with new ride experiences, updated dining options…
Six Flags is stepping into a new era as the company announces that industry veteran John Reilly will become its next President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 8, 2025. The appointment follows a lengthy succession search by the Six Flags Board as the company looks to strengthen performance across its newly combined Six Flags…
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…