DonHelbig

Do they need to bring in more people? No. Do the people they bring in need to spend more money? Yes. That means getting more people during the core season that aren’t passholders in the park. Concerts would be an opportunity to do that. But they’d need to be planning and booking now for 2027 to make concerts be a success.

I think WOF survives and ultimately thrives under new management.

Spring Break is getting a high-speed kickoff in Texas. SeaWorld San Antonio has officially opened Barracuda Strike, a new roller coaster that blends family-friendly accessibility with the kind of soaring thrills usually reserved for bigger, more intense rides. https://themeparksbydon.com/seaworld-san-antonio-barracuda-strike-inverted-family-coaster/

The next round of parks sold might have that park that becomes something else.

A new era is on the way for one of the Midwest’s best-known amusement parks. Six Flags St. Louis will be renamed Mid-America by Enchanted Parks, signaling a major shift in identity as the park moves into its next chapter under future operator Enchanted Parks. https://themeparksbydon.com/mid-america-by-enchanted-parks-st-louis/

Spot on!

There was a time pre-merger when a hotel was in the future plans.

Only $105 or five payments of $15, plus initial payment of $30. Oh, and applicable fees.

Where would the fun be if we all had the same takes? I’m looking at this through the lens of opportunity.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has taken another major step in reshaping its business strategy. The company announced it has entered into definitive agreements to sell seven parks to EPR Properties for $331 million in cash, a move that reflects a broader effort to streamline operations, strengthen its balance sheet, and focus resources on its highest-performing destinations. https://themeparksbydon.com/six-flags-selling-seven-parks-portfolio-strategy/

Families planning a spring or summer road trip through South Georgia may want to circle Saturday, March 14, when Wild Adventures Theme Park officially kicks off its milestone 30th anniversary season. https://themeparksbydon.com/wild-adventures-30th-anniversary-new-rides-30-dollar-tickets/

They can remove it but they’d have to build another structure elsewhere for a Haunt maze, like alongside The Racer on the park side.

Biggest and largest doesn’t move the needle. Experiences that are worth repeating do.

Plague Productions being involved with Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare was talked about on an episode of Tower Topics back in December.

After another year of record-breaking attendance, Dollywood is preparing for what could be its most exciting season yet. With a major new attraction, brand-new shows, special events and new ways to visit, the Smoky Mountains theme park is positioning 2026 as a landmark year for travelers. http://Dollywood’s 2026 Season: New Rides, Shows & Events

Maybe. 😎

At the moment. I expect Cedar Point to also convert.

Visitors riding the Dollywood Express in 2026 may notice something missing — the occasional cinder drifting through the air — but otherwise, the experience will feel just as timeless as ever. https://themeparksbydon.com/dollywood-express-2026-change/

In an industry that often chases records — fastest launch, steepest drop, highest peak — longevity tells a different story. At Dollywood, that story is Blazing Fury. https://themeparksbydon.com/blazing-fury-storytelling-strategy/

Universal Orlando Resort’s newest multi-day ticket product is more than a pricing promotion—it’s a strategic signal about what the destination is becoming. https://themeparksbydon.com/universal-orlando-multi-day-ticket-weeklong-vacation/

You get unlimited free tap water in the VIP Lounge with Prestige.

One of the most important moments from Six Flags’ earnings call didn’t come from a chart, a slide, or a headline number. It came from a sentence. https://themeparksbydon.com/six-flags-seasonal-events-strategy-holiday-headwind/

I was optimistic about him being named CEO, and remain so after listening to the earnings call and talking with people that know him.

I hope the winter events are brought back at KD, SFOG, SFGAd.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation closed out 2025 with mixed results, posting $3.10 billion in full-year revenue while grappling with lower attendance, higher operating costs and a significant non-cash impairment charge tied to goodwill and other intangible assets. https://themeparksbydon.com/six-flags-2025-earnings-q4-results-attendance-spending/