Dick Knoebel Remembered as a Steward of Amusement Tradition
When Richard "Dick" Knoebel passed away on July 16, 2026 at the age of 87, the amusement industry lost one of its most respected leaders and lifelong advocates for the family-owned amusement park ... [read more]
Atlantic City's Steel Pier Listed for $85 Million
Atlantic City's historic Steel Pier has been placed on the market for $85 million, with the Catanoso family seeking a buyer for the oceanfront amusement park after more than three decades of ... [read more]
X2 Permanently Closed at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Long considered a major attraction at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, Calif., the X2 roller coaster is now permanently closed. Six Flags described the coaster as a “rite of passage for ... [read more]
Lost Island to Debut RMC's First Wild Moose Coaster in 2027
Lost Island Theme Park in Waterloo, Iowa, will become home to Rocky Mountain Construction's first Wild Moose roller coaster in 2027. The new ride, called Forbidden Lair, will be a family shuttle ... [read more]
Six Flags Saves ArieForce One After Fun Spot Atlanta Closure
Fun Spot America permanently closed its Fayetteville, Georgia, amusement park on August 2, 2026, after 36 years of operation. CEO John Arie Jr. said low attendance and financial pressures led the ... [read more]
Miner's Mountain Express Headed to Silver Dollar City in 2027
Silver Dollar City will introduce a new experience to the Ozark Mountains in 2027 with Miner's Mountain Express. Billed by the park as "America's Most Legendary Family Coaster," the attraction will ... [read more]
Carowinds' Rip Roarin' Falls Set to Redefine the Modern Flume Ride
Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina, is preparing to make a splash in 2027 with the debut of Rip Roarin' Falls, an innovative water attraction expected to set multiple world records. The ... [read more]
Indiana Beach Adds Zero Gravity for Centennial Season
Indiana Beach amusement park, located in Monticello, Indiana, is celebrating both its 100th year in operation, and the addition of a new ride with a classic vibe: Zero Gravity. Zero Gravity is a ... [read more]
Busch Gardens Says Goodbye to Kumba, Teases Its Next Big Coaster
There's a new coaster ahead for Tampa Bay's Busch Gardens amusement park, but while fans are excited, there is a bittersweet tinge to the planned attraction. To make way for the new, the old took its ... [read more]
Oaks Park Launches $40 Million, 20-Year Modernization Plan
Portland, Oregon's Oaks Amusement Park is undergoing some $40 million in improvements over a 20-year refurbishment period. The historic park, which is celebrating 121 years this season, is seeking ... [read more]
