Hersheypark Reveals Four-Room Design for Reese’s Depot of Doom
The scare zone’s four-room layout uses a 1980s backstory, toy-train-inspired boxcar and coded graffiti.
Regional Theme Park News – Page 2
News from regional theme parks, water parks, and attractions.
LEGOLAND Florida’s Black Friday Sale Starts November 18 With Tickets From $49
LEGOLAND Florida’s Black Friday offers begin November 18 with select one-day tickets from $49.
UPDATE: Cedar Point Reopens Millennium Force After a Bracket Fell From a Ride Vehicle
Millennium Force is operating again at Cedar Point after the park said maintenance inspections and required safety checks were completed following the bracket incident.
Dollywood Closes Daredevil Falls and River Rampage for the Rest of 2026
Two Dollywood water rides are closed for the rest of the 2026 season.
Georgia Says Goliath’s March Inspection Found No Violations
Georgia regulators say Goliath’s March inspection found no violations, deficiencies, citations or red tags; the fatal-incident investigation remains ongoing.
Dollywood’s First Harvey’s Boo Bash Opens Friday With Rides Until Midnight
The new after-hours event starts Friday with 4 p.m. entry and exclusive programming from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Six Flags Drops ‘Dead Man’s’ From Dr. Fright’s Party Listings
Six Flags drops “Dead Man’s” from Dr. Fright’s Party listings at two parks.
Six Flags Shares Drop 12.35% to $8.94 on October 14
Six Flags shares closed October 14 at $8.94, down $1.26, or 12.35%, from the previous close of $10.20.
Hassan Kariem’s Former Student Says He Inspired Him to Become a Teacher
A former student says Hassan Kariem inspired his teaching career.
Dollywood’s 2027 Season Opens March 11, With Passholder Preview March 10
Dollywood’s 2027 season opens March 11 after a passholder preview March 10.
Orion and Diamondback Remain Closed at Kings Island With No Reopening Timeline
Orion and Diamondback remain temporarily closed at Kings Island, with no reopening timeline announced.
Goliath Riders Describe Hourlong Wait Before Six Flags Evacuation
Caleb Sedam and Brandon Casper said they waited about an hour on Goliath’s lift before staff began removing riders.
Frank Branson Calls for More Ride Inspections After Goliath Death
The Dallas attorney called for more inspections and safety standards after the fatal Goliath incident.
Hersheypark Adds November 7–8 Fall Weekend With More Than 40 Rides
The extra weekend runs noon to 8 p.m. with six coasters planned, weather and maintenance permitting.
Six Flags Great Adventure Donates More Than 1,200 Tickets to Tickets for Kids
The park says the tickets are worth over $80,000, and the first allotment has been distributed.
Dollywood Keeps 2027 Season Pass Renewal Prices at 2026 Rates Through Nov. 1
Dollywood is holding 2027 renewal prices at 2026 rates through Nov. 1.
Aurora Park at Geauga Lake Sets October 25 Grand Opening
The first phase of the municipal park opens with a 1–5 p.m. event and 1:30 p.m. ribbon-cutting.
Burst Water Main Forced Legoland Windsor to Close and Evacuate Guests Sunday
Guests were told to leave rides and exit the resort at lunchtime Oct. 11 after Thames Water shut off the damaged main.
Furrybones Creator Misaki Sawada Will Sign Figures at Busch Gardens Tampa Oct. 23–24
Sawada will appear at Shop of Horrors from 3–11 p.m. Oct. 23 and 10 a.m.–noon Oct. 24.
Hersheypark Will Be Closed Sunday, October 11
Hersheypark announced that the park will be closed Sunday, October 11.
LEGOLAND Florida Will Give Goody Bags to the First 150 Guests on October 15
The first 150 guests admitted October 15 receive birthday goody bags, while limited Pop Badges and a milkshake round out the celebration.
Britney Spears Calls Dollywood “Absolutely Adorable” After Family Outing
Spears praised the Pigeon Forge theme park in an October 7 Instagram post.
Bakunawa’s Wrath Cocktail Debuts October 9 at Six Flags Great Adventure
The purple rum cocktail will be sold at Sea Gulps for one weekend before returning with the Bakunawa coaster in 2027.
Monster Mansion Adds Pink Boat for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Six Flags Over Georgia’s special boat honors team members and loved ones affected by breast cancer, and guests can ride it throughout October.
Hersheypark Reuses The Descent Drainage Pipe as a Walk-In Photo Spot
Hersheypark reused The Descent drainage pipe as a walk-in Dark Nights photo spot near Lightning Racer.
LEGOLAND Florida Extends Brick-or-Treat Through November 1
LEGOLAND Florida extended its current 2026 Brick-or-Treat calendar through November 1, one day beyond the prior October 31 end date.
Dorney Park Adds November 6–7 Halloween Haunt Weekend
Dorney Park extended Halloween Haunt beyond October 31 with an encore weekend November 6–7.
Six Flags Has Made No Decision to Rename Cedar Point
Options shown in a guest survey were research concepts, not proposed or final names.
Hersheypark Details Nightly Monster Meet & Shriek Character Lineup
Monster Meet & Shriek rotates Dark Nights characters in four hour-long groups from 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays.
Sky Hawk Gets Its First Piece of Track at Six Flags Great America
Six Flags Great America installed the first piece of track for Sky Hawk, the suspended family coaster planned for Camp Timber Trail in 2027.