DonHelbig

They should do this at KI but wouldn’t invite some who are among the bigger influencers and most trusted voices with fans. And as a result, the relationship between the park and these influencers would remain the same: not the best.

If Tower Topics talks about Invertigo, they will follow up with a post. 😀

Nothing to do with adding value. They’re not trying to be generous.

Six Flags has quietly revised its long-standing policy on filming while riding attractions. For the first time, the company now allows limited on-ride recording—but only under very specific conditions. https://themeparksbydon.com/six-flags-on-ride-filming-policy-update/

It's a smart play to wait and see before handing over your money so you know exactly what you're getting and what really ends up being the best deal.

Disney didn’t just name a new CEO. They picked a park guy. Why Josh D’Amaro taking the job feels like the right move—for fans, guests, and the future of Disney. https://themeparksbydon.com/josh-damaro-disney-ceo-park-fans/

A Six Flags Season Pass is like a box of chocolates. You don't know what you're going to get.

Regional Gold Pass access isn’t a perk — it’s a strategic behavior reset. https://themeparksbydon.com/six-flags-regional-gold-pass-guest-behavior/

It had design flaws so it was destined to fail.

As they did with a lot other content.

They offer a premium experience for starters. Universal Orlando Resort is designed to make you stay multiple days. Six Flags parks are mostly regional with people visiting for a day, then going home. There’s less opportunity for Six Flags to monetize second and third days, on-site lodging and vacation package behavior. Universal excels at turning demand into high-margin upgrades, on top of tickets, food and merchandise. Six Flags is heavily dependent on season pass visitation in many of its markets, and that pressures per-cap spending. Universal also has those global, world-class IP as a repeatable content machine. They utilize it well. That’s my thoughts on it.

Original K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad crew member Denis Larrick joined the Tower Topics podcast and shared some fascinating stories about the attraction’s history at Kings Island. https://youtu.be/FkY48_tKNDQ?si=sb8oRu7W5OqwM2ZP

I’d love to see that happen in 2027.

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) reported its fourth-quarter results, and its theme parks business posted strong gains. Following the May opening of Epic Universe, theme parks adjusted EBITDA rose 24% in the quarter—topping $1.0 billion in quarterly EBITDA for the first time—driven by higher attendance and increased per-capita guest spending in Orlando.

They need to revisit the story, do a bit of a relaunch.