Six Flags won’t go back to ‘heavy’ ticket discounts despite attendance drop John Gregory 03/02/2023 Other Theme Parks Six Flags' 26 percent attendance drop in 2022 isn't changing the chain's view against "heavy" ticket discounts.
SeaWorld follows theme park rivals with record 2022 earnings John Gregory 02/28/2023 SeaWorld/Busch SeaWorld parks didn't match pre-pandemic attendance in 2022, but did see record earnings, revenue and guest spending.
Disney earnings: 7,000 layoffs overshadowed by Avatar coming to Disneyland John Gregory 02/08/2023 Disney World, Disneyland 7,000 Disney employees will lose their jobs, but CEO Bob Iger distracted from the bad news with a theme park reveal.
Universal theme parks plan $1.2 billion in extra spending after record year John Gregory 01/26/2023 Universal Epic Universe and two new Universal attractions in Texas and Vegas will require a bigger 2023 spending budget for Universal theme parks.
Six Flags posts dismal quarterly results as CEO promises new coasters ‘over time’ John Gregory 11/10/2022 Other Theme Parks For 2023, Six Flags CEO Selim Bassoul says the focus is on "in-park amenities and events."
Cedar Fair CEO: ‘We are poised to deliver the best year’ in company history John Gregory 11/02/2022 Cedar Fair "I think we're back to consumers prioritizing experiences over possessions," said Cedar Fair's Richard Zimmerman.
Universal theme parks report record earnings with no sign of slowing down John Gregory 10/27/2022 Universal "The theme park business is really strong and we're seeing no weakness there," said NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell.
Disney: Theme park demand shows no signs of slowing down amid recession fears John Gregory 08/10/2022 Disney World, Disneyland Disney CEO Bob Chapek said recent theme park successes reflect more than just "pent-up demand."
News roundup: SeaWorld earnings / Toy Story Land restaurant / Santa’s Village Halloween drive-thru John Gregory 08/04/2022 Disney World, Other Theme Parks, SeaWorld/Busch Attendance is still slightly below pre-pandemic levels due to having fewer international guests.