The Theme Park Archive blog contains a collection of editorials, theme park news and press releases.
Press Release from Six Flags Fiesta Texas
AN ANTONIO, Texas — December 13, 2024 — Six Flags Fiesta Texas, The Thrill Capital of South Texas, today announced that its steel inverted roller coaster Goliath is getting a ride theme transformation naming it Chupacabra.
Continue readingARLINGTON, T.X. — November 14, 2024 — In a recent news release, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the largest amusement park operator in North America, announced a more than $1 billion investment its theme parks over the next two years. Six Flags Over Texas will receive an array of theme park enhancements in 2025 and Hurricane Harbor Arlington will debut the largest investment in park history with the introduction of a massive interactive kids area, Splash Island. In a groundbreaking announcement, Six Flags also revealed that a […]
ARLINGTON, T.X. — November 14, 2024 — In a recent news release, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the largest amusement park operator in North America, announced a more than $1 billion investment its theme parks over the next two years. Six Flags Over Texas will receive an array of theme park enhancements in 2025 and Hurricane Harbor Arlington will debut the largest investment in park history with the introduction of a massive interactive kids area, Splash Island. In a groundbreaking announcement, Six Flags also revealed that a record-breaking dive roller coaster will launch at the Arlington theme park in 2026.
Continue readingOrlando, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2024) — Fun Spot America Theme Parks proudly announces the addition of five new rides to be shared in its three parks in Orlando, Kissimmee, and Atlanta. The new attractions will bring a mix of fresh thrills and family-friendly experiences for guests of all ages.
Orlando, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2024) — Fun Spot America Theme Parks proudly announces the addition of five new rides to be shared in its three parks in Orlando, Kissimmee, and Atlanta. The new attractions will bring a mix of fresh thrills and family-friendly experiences for guests of all ages.
Continue readingPress Release from Kennywood
PITTSBURGH, PA: October 28, 2024 – The nose is the news this Holiday Lights season at Kennywood, Pittsburgh’s Home for the Holidays, as the park introduces the largest expansion ever to its beloved event headlined by the addition of meet and greets with iconic characters from the classic TV special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Featuring more -than five all-new ways to celebrate the holidays, Kennywood will shine brighter with more than three million lights, Pennsylvania’s tallest Christmas tree, more rides and more Holiday Lights operating days than ever before.
Continue readingPress Release from Dollywood
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Tuesday, October 22, 2024) — One of Dolly Parton’s greatest dreams—the little theme park named Dollywood that opened in her home county in 1986—has now become one of the world’s leading family destinations and is set to celebrate its 40th season in 2025. Dollywood Parks & Resorts looks a lot different than it did when it opened on May 3, 1986, but the mission at its heart remains the same—to create a welcoming environment where families can enjoy making memories together.
Continue reading