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Six Flags has announced a definitive agreement to sell seven of its regional properties to EPR Properties for $331 million. The move is part of a "portfolio optimization" strategy following the 2024 merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair, as the company seeks to reduce debt and focus resources on its highest-growth flagship locations.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of Q1 or early Q2 2026.
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Start your engines! Universal Studios Hollywood has officially pulled back the curtain on the complete ride vehicle fleet for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.
Opening this summer, the park’s first-ever high-speed outdoor roller coaster will allow park guests to buckle into authentic replicas of the most iconic "10-second cars" in cinema history.
As construction enters its final stages on the Upper Lot, Universal has now revealed that each train will be a "greatest hits" collection of the franchise's most beloved vehicles. These aren't just standard coaster cars; they are high-tech, 360-degree rotating platforms designed to simulate the "drifting" sensation that defined the series.
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Myrtle Beach’s iconic seaside landmark, Family Kingdom Amusement Park, has announced its largest expansion in decades. To celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026, the park will debut the Southeast’s first single-rail Raptor roller coaster alongside four brand-new thrill attractions.
Since opening in 1966, Family Kingdom has been a staple of the Grand Strand skyline. The 2026 investment marks a bold step forward, bringing modern, high-energy ride technology to the historic oceanfront site.
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The wait for an out-of-this-world adventure is over. On February 27, 2026, LEGOLAND Florida Resort officially launched its Galacticoaster, a new indoor family roller coaster that blends high-speed thrills with digital customization.
As part of the new LEGO Galaxy land, Galacticoaster is making history as the first indoor roller coaster built at LEGOLAND Florida since the park’s opening in 2011. The exciting attraction is the centerpiece of a landmark $94 million (£70 million) investment by Merlin Entertainments, marking their largest single in-park commitment in the United States to date.
And fans on the West Coast won't have to wait long, as the mission continues at LEGOLAND California Resort on March 6.
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A new family-friendly stage experience inspired by the hit animated series Bluey is set to premiere at Disneyland on March 22, transforming the park’s Fantasyland Theatre into an interactive celebration of play, music and imagination.
Bluey’s Best Day Ever blends a live musical performance with audience participation, games and character encounters. The production reimagines the theatre as Bluey’s school during a lively fair, where guests can join Bluey and her sister Bingo as well as a troupe of comedic actors and musicians performing songs and activities inspired by the series.
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A fresh Animation Academy offering, Olaf Draws!, is set to debut inside The Magic of Disney Animation at Walt Disney World Resort, bringing an interactive character-drawing experience hosted by Disney’s beloved snowman.
The Magic of Disney Animation is a reimagined attraction in Disney's Hollywood Studios set to open in 2026,. replacing the former Star Wars Launch Bay experience.
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Six Flags Great Adventure in in Jackson, New Jersey, has unveiled the first wave of enhancements for its 2026 season, highlighting the return of a popular wildlife attraction, major infrastructure upgrades, refreshed dining concepts, and improvements to one of the park’s signature roller coasters.
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SeaWorld San Antonio has announced that its newest attraction, Barracuda Strike, will officially open to guests on March 7, 2026, with passholders receiving an exclusive preview the day before.
As the tallest inverted family coaster in North America, Barracuda Strike is designed to bridge the gap between junior rides and full-scale thrill attractions. Riders will be suspended beneath 1,800 feet of track, navigating sharp turns, sweeping dives, and elevated views over the park’s water ski lake. The experience begins with a 90-foot lift hill and reaches speeds of up to 44 mph, delivering what the park describes as a smooth but energetic flight-like sensation.
