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NBC/Universal's theme park revenue fell 4.4% during the latest reporting period to $2.6 billion, but those third-quarter losses were more than offset by the company's media assets, with the Peacock streaming service reporting a quarterly profit for the second time since its launch in 2020 with...

A notorious Central New York landlord could be forced to sell some of his extensive property holdings, including Sylvan Beach Amusement Park. The foreclosure action against Douglas Waterbury also includes the Sterling Renaissance Festival. Known as "the worst landlord in the history of...

Spotted in South Dakota, headed toward Idaho. It looks like the trains will be refurbished at the RMC facility. Photo by Luke Sailors, 10/19/26.

This article is making the rounds on socials as the best-written so far, and although almost everything in it has been discussed in this thread, I thought I would post it since about a dozen new members have signed up in the last 24 hours viewing this thread...

It looks like Alessandro Zamperla, owner and operator of Luna Park and CEO of Central Amusement International, may no longer operate and maintain the iconic Coney Island Cyclone. The New York Parks Department is currently accepting proposals through November 13th to manage and maintain the...

Clementon Park in New Jersey - home to Hell Cat, the Alan Schilke-designed S&S Worldwide wooden coaster - will be going up for auction on October 19th, with bidding starting at $1.5 million. The park opened in 1907, was sold to Premier Parks in 2011, and then to Gene Staples, who purchased...

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FC Sion, currently 3rd in the Swiss Super League, announced its new "Sion 2030" stadium project - costing $541 million (€480 million) - featuring a large roller coaster wrapping around the exterior to attract visitors even when no events are taking place. The goal is to establish Cervin...

Bump. The park has been sold for $14.8 million after a judge ruled in favor of the sale, with the Canadian company Gondola Ventures controlling 80%. Steve Beckley, the founder of Glenwood Caverns, will hold a 20% stake. The family of the girl who fell will only receive $5 million from the sale...

Drove from Munich to Zurich. Stopped by Skyline Park and Conny-Land along the way for +6 creds.

Former head of PR at Cedar Point https://x.com/TonyClarkCP

Tony Clark has supposedly quit. Word is that he was offered a new position but decided to leave. Bad news for some, good news for others.🤷‍♀️

It was around 2:30 pm on Friday, so he was there well before you left.

The furthest I've traveled to visit a park is 5,100 miles (8,200 kilometers) from NYC to Santiago, Chile, for Fantasilandia. Will need to do it again to see its new location in 2028.

The world's first Skyloop attraction (not roller coaster) opened on Steinhuder Lake in Mardorf (near Hannover), Germany. The 40 meter (131 feet) structure has a huge slide, zipline, and a 30 meter (98 feet) tall base jump on offer...