Rain v. crowds
It's time for another round-up of theme park news, as rain soaks fans on the west coast.
President’s Day week typically attracts big crowds to the theme parks in Orlando and Southern California, but rain on the west coast has been closing some of the parks and keeping wait times somewhat reasonable elsewhere. But let’s start this week’s newsletter with a look back at one company’s financial performance in 2023.
Cedar Fair reports loss as it looks forward to Six Flags deal: Attendance and revenue dipped slightly at Cedar Fair's theme parks in 2023 compared to the year before, despite a strong fourth quarter for the amusement park chain.
Knott's celebrates its history with renovated hotel, returning festival: Knott's Berry Farm is getting ready to kick off its annual Boysenberry Festival, as it officially opens its rebranded and renovated on-site hotel.
Disneyland character, parade performers asked to join union: Actors' Equity Association, the labor union that represents Broadway performers and other stage actors across the United States, has launched a new organizing campaign at Disneyland.
Disneyland fixes one of its big ticketing problems: Disneyland has shared new details about its upcoming Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite event. But there is one detail about the event's ticket sales that caught my eye.
Liseberg to move forward with Oceana park after deadly fire: The board of directors for Swedish theme park Liseberg intends to rebuild its Oceana indoor water park following this week's deadly fire.
Florida attractions launch response to state book ban: Ripley's has launched a book giveaway for Florida families after three of its titles were removed and targeted for potential banning in Florida's Escambia County Public Schools district.
Hollywood's Super Nintendo World celebrates its first birthday: It's been a big year for Universal Studios Hollywood, following the debut of another blockbuster, award-winning land.
More concerts added for Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival: SeaWorld Orlando has added several artists to its Seven Seas Food Festival concert series line-up, including Hanson, The Goo Goo Dolls, and Big Bad VooDoo Daddy.
Get ready to celebrate 'Halfway to Halloween': Halloween fans on the west coast will not have to wait much longer for the return of spooky season. We've got news of haunt events coming up at Six Flags Magic Mountain and Winchester Mystery House.
New Attraction Spotlight: Holiday World's Good Gravy! A great theme park attraction almost never rests upon a single element. Like in a great meal, you need a mix of factors to achieve greatness. Like... by adding a little gravy, perhaps?
Seven reasons to visit Cedar Point in 2024: Okay, every year is a good one to visit America's Roller Coast. But this year might be your last chance to experience this park in one particular way.
Find the latest admission discounts at Disney, Universal and more: For those who want to keep the party rolling through spring, let's check some of the ticket deals now available on theme parks and other attractions.
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Robert Niles