Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe set to open by summer 2025 John Gregory 01/27/2022 Universal The park was originally scheduled to open in 2023 before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disney CEO: One-third of Disney World guests using Genie+ John Gregory 11/10/2021 Disney World, Disneyland Disney Genie+ launched at Disney World on Oct. 19 and costs $15 per day, per guest.
SeaWorld reports ‘record revenue’ from Halloween events John Gregory 11/09/2021 SeaWorld/Busch SeaWorld expanded its Howl-O-Scream events this year to Orlando and San Diego.
Theme park roundup: Busch Gardens Christmas Town / Universal earnings / Sesame Place assault John Gregory 10/28/2021 SeaWorld/Busch, Universal Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay kicks off with a preview weekend on Nov. 6-7.
Six Flags: Attendance at 92% of pre-COVID levels John Gregory 10/27/2021 Other Theme Parks Six Flags reported that attendance came close to matching 2019 levels in July before a delta variant drop in August and September.
Theme park news: Knott’s hotel renovation / Kings Dominion coaster / Disney earnings John Gregory 08/13/2021 Cedar Fair, Disney World, Disneyland The Knott's Berry Farm Hotel will undergo a "major renovation" in 2022.
Cedar Fair having trouble hiring workers as theme parks eye summer boom John Gregory 05/05/2021 Cedar Fair Cedar Fair is having to raise wages, step up recruitment and offer signing bonuses to fill available jobs.
SeaWorld lost $312 million in 2020 as COVID-19 led to 72% attendance drop John Gregory 02/25/2021 SeaWorld/Busch On the plus side, per capita revenue, admissions, and in-park spending increased in 2020.
Cedar Fair: ‘2021 will not be a normal operating year’ John Gregory 02/17/2021 Cedar Fair The theme park chain lost $590 million in 2020, but expects 2021 to be an improvement.