Wild Waves near Seattle will close after 2026 season
Wild Waves' closure will leave the Seattle metro area without even a minor theme park.
Coaster reveals from IAAPA Expo include new RMC coming to Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach's Family Kingdom surprised the theme park world at IAAPA Expo by announcing its new single-rail coaster.
Herschend theme park chain acquiring Idaho’s Silverwood
Silver Dollar City owner Herschend will add an 11th theme park to the chain by acquiring Silverwood Theme Park.
Kentucky Kingdom to add suspended family coaster in 2026
Kentucky Kingdom's new-for-2026 coaster will be its first since 2019 and its first under the ownership of Herschend Family Entertainment.
Dollywood joins list of most-visited North American theme parks
Magic Kingdom remains No. 1, but Dollywood has now slid into the top 20 theme parks by attendance in North America.
Lagoon closing Jet Star 2 coaster just shy of 50th anniversary
After operating at Utah's Lagoon for 49 years, Jet Star 2 will be retired at the end of the park's 2025 season.
Austin’s Cotaland opens new coaster – for $25 per ride
Circuit Breaker at Cotaland in Austin, Texas is now open for previews, but getting just one ride will cost you $25.
Dutch Wonderland hotel getting rethemed for 2026
The Dutch Wonderland Inn will replace the Cartoon Network Hotel next to the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania amusement park.
Dollywood opening $50 million indoor ride in 2026
Dollywood will open NightFlight Expedition in 2026, a $50 million attraction combining a family coaster and raft ride inside a five-story building.