February 3, 2026, 8:29 PM · It’s time again to ask the most popular question in the theme park industry: What is Six Flags thinking?The amusement park chain this week announced that it would allow mid-level season pass holders to use their passes to enter not just their home park, but all the theme parks …
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Wicked Cyclone at Six Flags New England is the hybrid conversion of the park’s former Riverside Cyclone. This Rocky Mountain Construction roller coaster featured a record-number of airtime moments when it opened and three inversions. But many have been criticizing the coaster as of late for being too slow and running out of steam towards …
blog post about the best staterooms on each Disney ship, we will talk in terms of the ship class. The sister ships in each class have identical stateroom layouts, numbers, and locations. The Magic-class ships are the Magic and Wonder. The Dream-class ships are the Dream and Fantasy, and the current Wish-class ships are the …
We’re still awaiting the white smoke from the Casey’s Corner chimney, but it’s all but a done deal. Barring a sudden last minute change, Parks & Resorts Chair Josh D’Amaro will be the next Disney CEO. Here’s the latest, plus our commentary. Although there have been scattered reports over the last week that Josh D’Amaro …
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois is one of the top theme parks in the chain. With new several new additions in the last few years like Maxx Force, Goliath and Joker, this theme park looks to be on the up. There is also rumors that a new flat ride or roller coaster could …
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25th Anniversary in 2026 Soarin’ Over California returns for a limited-time, February 6 through July 1 Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse debut new outfits on Buena Vista Street February 6 Downtown Disney District and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa also celebrate anniversaries with limited-time offerings In celebration of these destinations’ 25th anniversaries in 2026, …
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January 31, 2026, 4:28 PM · In theme parks and entertainment, “walk time” is the name for the final paid minutes of your shift, when you gather your stuff and start heading home. At Theme Park Insider, “Walk Time” is our weekend look back at the past seven days in theme park news.Speedway Stunt Coaster …
Six Flags has announced the return of Memberships & Dining Plans for the 2023 Season for all of their US Parks (including Great Adventure, Magic Mountain, America, and more). I break down prices & benefits of the new season passes to help you decide which membership level is worth it for you and your family. …
Remember, all links in TPEI open up in a new browser window. So feel free to check stuff out, we’ll be here when you get back! Each photo opens up to a larger version as well, and with that out of the way let’s look back at what happened during the past month, starting with… …
A new report has emerged that Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger plans to step down from the CEO seat, and pull back from daily management before the end of his current contract. Here’s the latest, along with our commentary. In an exclusive, the Wall Street Journal has revealed that Bob Iger has told multiple associates …