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Small News From The Theme Park Industry
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TPoseOnTantrum
Strata Poster
Mattel seems to be more in the business of branding rather than physically building and operating parks. The two they've just signed their IP to were already-ongoing municipal projects partnered with American Resort Management. The two Mattel Adventure park projects in Arizona and Kansas are with Epic Destinations, who seem to have hit all kinds of roadblocks from financing to construction site fatalities. Neither really have any connection asides from Mattel providing IP fodder.
Six Flags Magic Mountain is removing its kiddie cred this month. Bye bye Magic Flyer (aka Percy's Railway, Goliath Jr, Wile E. Coyote Coaster, Clown Coaster).
A kiddie swing ride is also being removed.
A kiddie swing ride is also being removed.
Christian
Hyper Poster
Liseberg just announced whole year operations for the kiddie area (Kaninlandet). Beginning in 2026, Kaninlandet will be open every weekend the whole year. In the winter months the ice rink from Christmas will also stay open. Liseberg says this is influenced by wanting to offer Liseberg hotel guests more to do. Together with the coming water park, Liseberg will be able to offer families a full weekend experience even in the off season. One day in the kiddie area, one hotel night and one day in the water park. It's a pretty good resort offering.
Peet
Giga Poster
This is now open, called Tanjora:
LifeOnSherpa452 on Instagram: "📍Wonderla Chennai - Tanjora 🎢 @wonderla_in @wonderla_in #wonderla #chennai #rollercoasters #amusementpark"
Wonderla Chennai offers an action-packed day of entertainment for visitors of all ages. With a variety of roller coasters, water rides, and live shows, the park is a must-visit destination for thrill-seekers and families. The park's commitment to safety and customer service ensures a fun and...
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According to rcdb it opened on 2nd December:
Tanjora - Wonderla Amusement Park Chennai (Illalur, Tamil Nadu, India)
Looking for statistics on the fastest, tallest or longest roller coasters? Find it all and much more with the interactive Roller Coaster Database.
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The new colour scheme is looking really nice, this is surely one of the best coasters in India now.
roomraider
Best Topic Starter
The logo looks kind of familierThis is now open, called Tanjora:
LifeOnSherpa452 on Instagram: "📍Wonderla Chennai - Tanjora 🎢 @wonderla_in @wonderla_in #wonderla #chennai #rollercoasters #amusementpark"
Wonderla Chennai offers an action-packed day of entertainment for visitors of all ages. With a variety of roller coasters, water rides, and live shows, the park is a must-visit destination for thrill-seekers and families. The park's commitment to safety and customer service ensures a fun and...
According to rcdb it opened on 2nd December:
Tanjora - Wonderla Amusement Park Chennai (Illalur, Tamil Nadu, India)
Looking for statistics on the fastest, tallest or longest roller coasters? Find it all and much more with the interactive Roller Coaster Database.rcdb.com
The new colour scheme is looking really nice, this is surely one of the best coasters in India now.
rollercoaster.jpg
Roller Poster
Are there any other Batman clones (or B&M inverts in general) that run 6-car trains?
I know some prefer the 7-car trains like on Vampire at La Ronde. But this one seems to run extra zippy with even shorter trains.
I know some prefer the 7-car trains like on Vampire at La Ronde. But this one seems to run extra zippy with even shorter trains.
cookie
Giga Poster
Baron 1898 is now receiving double-sided lockers where the open-air bag hold once stood. This is done to both increase security and reduce staff needs as it was previously a manned location. The lockers will still be free to use.
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Tien jaar na de opening installeert de Efteling kluisjes bij Baron 1898
De bemande garderobe bij Efteling-achtbaan Baron 1898 verdwijnt. Tien jaar na de opening van de populaire dive coaster gaat het zogenoemde Kompels...
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cookie
Giga Poster
The employee conflict at Walibi Holland is escalating after management refused further consultation with the Dutch trade union De Horecabond, despite conceding on minor salary and benefit increases for seasonal employees in 2026. The union argues that seasonal employees still don’t receive pension and face worse conditions than full-time staff, thus they are now moving ahead with labor action unless Walibi Holland were to return to the negotiation table before midnight today, although what form it’ll take has yet to be decided.An update on the employee situation:
De Horecabond has now called for a staff meeting in Dronten on September 18th, where the union will share the results of a consultation held with Walibi Holland management on the 15th. All employees of the park, union or non-union, are invited to attend, with the union hoping for a strong turnout. Should things remain unresolved the union says any option will be on the table, including a strike.
Walibi-medewerkers bijeen: vakbond bespreekt mogelijke acties tegen directie
De onvrede onder medewerkers van Walibi Holland krijgt een vervolg. Vakvereniging De Horecabond roept personeel op voor een bijeenkomst in Dronten,...
Walibi Holland weigert overleg over arbeidsvoorwaarden: vakbond kondigt acties aan
Het arbeidsconflict bij Walibi Holland escaleert opnieuw. Het pretpark belooft de salarisschalen voor seizoensmedewerkers per 1 januari 2026 aan te...
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roomraider
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Those of you who missed out on Half-Pipe at Chimelong Paradise have another chance to get the ride.
The trip won't be the easiest as its now at Baghdad Island in Iraq but it's still up for grabs
The trip won't be the easiest as its now at Baghdad Island in Iraq but it's still up for grabs
TjChapperz
Mega Poster
Drayton Manor are continuing their push of heading towards opening all year round with their new event, looking forward to what the rest of the year brings.
24th - 25th January & 31st January - 1st February | 10am - 3pm
Make the most of January with a fun-filled family day out at Drayton Manor Resort, packed with indoor and outdoor adventures for all ages.
We’re open from 10am–3pm on selected weekends this January, offering fantastic value days from just £10 per person.
What’s Included:
24th - 25th January & 31st January - 1st February | 10am - 3pm
Make the most of January with a fun-filled family day out at Drayton Manor Resort, packed with indoor and outdoor adventures for all ages.
We’re open from 10am–3pm on selected weekends this January, offering fantastic value days from just £10 per person.
What’s Included:
- 45-minute session in Emily’s Indoor Soft Play – perfect for little adventurers
- Train ride with Thomas, Rosie & Percy – travel through the park to our Zoo
- Explore our 15-acre Zoo – home to an Andean bear, red pandas, capybaras and many more amazing animals
- Spencer’s Outdoor Adventure Play – climb, slide and explore in the great outdoors
- Dino Trail – come face-to-face with prehistoric giants as you discover our dinosaur-themed trail
You all remember those Skyline p'sghetti dueling coasters right? Well, it seems Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster has been added to the Fast Lane list for Fiesta Texas meaning they are probably working on reopening it at some point! (I missed the credit at Over Georgia so if they could work on that one too that would be great)
roomraider
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Some shots of new coasters going up at the new Yuncheng Vitality Valley Tourist Resort in China. Appears to be one Vekoma Junior Boomerang, one Jinma inverted coaster and a first time outing for the Jinma Halfpipe style model.
Matt N
CF Legend
Theme Park Guide seem to think that Rumba Rapids at Thorpe Park could be closing permanently, with work on the attraction seemingly being close to non-existent, the large pumps having been removed, and boats not having been reassembled: https://themeparkguide.co.uk/news-p...0PeUqeBIx5IAiDBeWA_aem_wMRm8tU3fiMha-D2oq9FNA
I don’t know how concrete this evidence is, but I don’t find it massively surprising if this is true. It seems like the operation of the ride has wound down in the last couple of years, and to be honest, this style of ride generally seems like one that Merlin may be turning away from.
I don’t know how concrete this evidence is, but I don’t find it massively surprising if this is true. It seems like the operation of the ride has wound down in the last couple of years, and to be honest, this style of ride generally seems like one that Merlin may be turning away from.
On the one hand, Rumba Rapids is one of my favourite rides at Thorpe and I'd be sad to see it go. On the other hand, I can't call this unexpected, with high staffing costs and that last year it was only open in the summer, and even then only in the afternoon; because of that, despite Thorpe being one of my home parks I never got to ride it last year.
Rob Coasters
Rob Poster
It was something to do after food if it had a five minute wait, but that's around where my praises ended for it.
Hopefully they have plans with the space.
Hopefully they have plans with the space.
Justin2000
Mega Poster
East Coast Mariner
Roller Poster
It does seem a bit of an unnecessary ride for the park nowadays. I can't help but wonder if it'd be replaced with a brand new family or family-thrill ride (woodie?) that would broaden Thorpe's appeal, or the space will be used to extend and convert Stealth into a multi-launched LSM coaster...
owenstreet7
Mega Poster
The space does lend itself very well to the UK's tallest and fastest wooden coaster.
The height and speed record is lower since Megafobia closed so I can imagine it'd be very easy to claim the record. Even if the height is 25m and 50mph.
It is wasted space considering they run the ride for just two months.
Lake Winnepesaukah announced a long-term commitment with IB Parks & Entertainment to operate the historic amusement park, which celebrates its 110th anniversary this year. The Chicago-based company is owned by Gene Staples, who purchased Indiana Beach in 2020. Lake Winnie becomes the fifth property in his portfolio, along with Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World, Clementon Park & Splash World, and Big Kahuna's in New Jersey. Source