Industry Veteran Pat Ternes Remembered for Decades of Impact at Chance Rides
The global attractions industry is mourning the loss of Pat Ternes, a longtime leader at Chance Rides whose career spanned more than three decades and left a lasting imprint on colleagues, customers, ... [read more]
New Vekoma Coaster Project Delayed to 2027 at Magic Mountain
Six Flags and new roller coaster projects have become closely linked in recent years. A new thrill glide coaster is set to arrive at Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, in 2027.The Vekoma coaster ... [read more]
Family Kingdom to Debut Southeast's First Single-Rail Coaster
Family Kingdom is expanding its lineup of rides this year. The most prominent addition is a new, thrill-packed coaster. The Myrtle Beach, South Carolina amusement park is debuting a Raptor Coaster ... [read more]
Six Flags Great Adventure Unveils New Attractions and Upgrades
Guests visiting Six Flags Great Adventure this season will begin to see the first wave of changes, as the company rolls out updates and new experiences at the New Jersey based park. At Six ... [read more]
Triotech Brings Jumanji to XD Dark Ride in Partnership with Sony Pictures and Merlin Entertainments
Montreal, QC – Embargoed until March 24, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT, Triotech, a global leader in immersive and interactive attractions, announces the launch of a new interactive experience for its XD ... [read more]
Six Flags Sells Seven Parks to Refocus on Top Performers
Six Flags Entertainment is selling seven of its parks to EPR Properties. According to a Six Flags PR statement, the decision is part of its “ongoing strategy to optimize and strengthen our park ... [read more]
The Rocky Springs Carousel Finds a New Home with the Choo Choo Barn Foundation
The Rocky Springs Carousel Association in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has secured a permanent home for the historic Rocky Springs Carousel. Dedicated to preserving the 1924 Dentzel carousel, the ... [read more]
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Reveals New Racing Slide, Wasserbahn Racers
Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels, Texas, is undergoing major enhancements ahead of the 2026 season opening. The improvements include refreshed slides, noticeable upgrades, and efforts to polish the ... [read more]
IAAPA Announces Postponement of IAAPA Expo Middle East Convention
Abu Dhabi, UAE (10 March 2026) – IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announced that IAAPA Expo Middle East will not move forward as planned following a meeting with the ... [read more]
Kentucky Kingdom Expands with New Vekoma Suspended Family Coaster
Kentucky Kingdom is preparing to introduce a new family roller coaster in 2026 called Flying Fox. The suspended family coaster, manufactured by Dutch company Vekoma, is part of what the park ... [read more]
