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AMUSEMENT TODAY, the monthly trade newspaper -- combined with AmusementToday.com, the publication's Facebook/Twitter presence and Extra! Extra!, a daily email newsletter -- provides the latest in news, photos, useful information and advertising affecting owners, managers and suppliers in the amusement industry. For questions and information regarding social media, contact Dean Lamanna, Social Media Editor and National Reporter, at [email protected]

Amusement Today expresses graditude to S&S Worldwide, Inc. for including us in an evening of "friends and family" that w...
10/10/2025

Amusement Today expresses graditude to S&S Worldwide, Inc. for including us in an evening of "friends and family" that was held to raise support for the community and Logan Food Bank.

The centerpiece for the event was Rail Ryder, S&S' new single-rail roller coaster. The manufacturer is known for high-thrill rides such as the award-winning Steel Curtain, the zero-to-78 mph-in-two seconds Maxx Force, numerous 4-D Free Spins and the uber-cool Axis genre opening overseas in 2026. Rail Ryder is different, it is aimed at the family market.

The new line came about as an evolution of the Steeplechase, a rare style of coaster from the Arrow catalog almost half a century ago. Modern codes and capacity concerns led S&S to go further, making use of an entire train. The ribbon style of track has a unique, sleek look while at the same time helps make the family-friendly ride more affordable and approachable for the FEC market as well.

The success was demonstrated from families lining up to do it again and again, with many kids not being able to get enough, logging more than 20 rides.

EXTRA! EXTRA! The OCTOBER 2025 issue of Amusement Today is now available for FREE via our Digital Edition (tinyurl.com/4...
09/30/2025

EXTRA! EXTRA! The OCTOBER 2025 issue of Amusement Today is now available for FREE via our Digital Edition (tinyurl.com/46a83862)!

IN THIS ISSUE:
- World Waterpark Association Trade Show readies for attendees in Orlando
- Soaky Mountain Waterpark debuts first-of-its-kind WhiteWater waterslide (WhiteWater West)
- Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V. provides Yeti Trek family coaster to Canada’s Santa’s Village
- Rocky Mountain Construction’s Fire Runner blazes into Lost Island Themepark
- Farewell Reunion Weekend draws 500 from four park iterations (Six Flags America)
- Story Land capitalizes on Happy Hauntings with bigger version
- The Conjuring: Beyond Fear scares up chills at four Six Flags parks
- Spooky events, Halloween fun extend thrill season for the industry
- Indiana State Fair’s warmer weather helps attendance increase
- Erie County Fair attendance ‘on par’ despite some weather woes
- Zoombezi Bay debuts multiple unique waterslides, attractions
- Seabreeze Amusement Park announces new water attraction for summer 2026
- Carnival Cruise Line opens exclusive attraction-filled destination
- Knott's Soak City Water Park celebrates its 25th anniversary
- Aquatic Development Group partners with Citywave to bring more surf waters inland
- Vortex Aquatic Structures International Inc. celebrates 30 years of success in 2025
- Island H2O Water Park combines foam, live music for under the stars events
- Gulf Parks assembling strong team to manage Blue Bayou (Dixie Landin' Theme Park) in 2026
- New, distinctive resort hotels anchor the orbit of Epic Universe (Universal Orlando Resort)
- Efteling Theme Park Resort opens second on-site accommodation: The Grand Hotel
- Women of Influence: Mobaro’s Marah Rodriguez
- Safe Slide Restoration restores every slide at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor - Los Angeles
- accesso Technology Group plc expands collaboration with PayPal, broadens options … and much more!

The OCTOBER 2025 issue of Amusement Today is available for FREE via Digital Edition (tinyurl.com/46a83862) and/or downloadable PDF (tinyurl.com/2h9hd6wf)!

Congratulations to Six Flags Over Texas on their 2026 announcement. The record-breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run will be a...
09/25/2025

Congratulations to Six Flags Over Texas on their 2026 announcement. The record-breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run will be a game-changer for the park, but it comes with a reimagined Spanish area of the park with new wnhancements, specifically the park's newest restaurant, Cocina Abuela, which will be able to serve the most guests of any restaurant in the park. It will feature Spanish and Latin cuisine.

The park is undergoing many upgrades and improvements as it approaches its 65th anniversary in 2026.

09/25/2025

COASTERS ARE BIGGER IN TEXAS: Six Flags Over Texas is taking history by the horns with the unveiling of Tormenta Rampaging Run—a record-breaking, adrenaline-pumping roller coaster that will redefine the thrill-seeker experience while changing the city’s skyline in 2026. As the tallest, fastest, longest and first-ever giga (300+-foot-tall) dive coaster in the world, this one-of-a-kind thrill ride will trample six monumental world records.

Themed after one of Spain’s longest traditions, the running of the bulls, the historic new attraction will tower over a brand-new Spanish village called Rancho de la Tormenta and new restaurant Cocina Abuela, all fittingly located in the park’s Spain area.

Tormenta Rampaging Run will elevate riders to a height of 309 feet and, just like waiting for the release of the bulls, the train will release plunging riders into a record-breaking 95-degree, beyond vertical drop complete with sharp turns followed by other exhilarating drops that replicate the thrill of the running of the bulls. Read more: tinyurl.com/2u42tczh

09/17/2025

DOLLYWOOD, MACK RIDES ANNOUNCE NIGHTFLIGHT EXPEDITION: This one-of-a-kind attraction follows a fun storyline with a truly unique ride system (by MACK Rides) ... it's set to debut at Dollywood in the Spring of 2026!

Expanding on Dollywood's Wildwood Grove, NightFlight Expedition is a groundbreaking hybrid coaster and whitewate river ride with Cora and Jasper Oakley leading you on an extraordinary journey to discover the mystery of the legendary Secret Lake. Embarking on a daring journey aboard remarkable vehicles, adventurers will experience four thrilling experiences in a first-of-its-kind attraction as they fly through the Smokies, conquer raging rapids, climb mountain peaks and glide across a shimmering lake. Follow the roots and light the way!

Halloween is a huge time for the amusement industry. It is well underway.Six Flags Over Texas invited the media out for ...
09/12/2025

Halloween is a huge time for the amusement industry. It is well underway.

Six Flags Over Texas invited the media out for a preview. The park is opening this weekend. Visitors will find five scare zones, six haunted houses., five shows and 200 actors to put the tingles in guests' spines.

Fright Fest begins this weekend, along with Oktoberfest and Tricks and Treats for famiilies during the daytime.

EXTRA EXTRA: The 2025 Golden Ticket Awards honor 27 winners, presented live from Carowinds! Read all the details from th...
09/08/2025

EXTRA EXTRA: The 2025 Golden Ticket Awards honor 27 winners, presented live from Carowinds! Read all the details from the event and the array of awards (as well as runners up and Honorable Mentions) in the 2025 Golden Ticket Awards issue of Amusement Today, NOW AVAILABLE for free with our Digital Edition: tinyurl.com/rux2uxbj

For their unwavering dedication to promoting safety within the amusement industry, Beverly and Ronald Burback are Golden...
09/07/2025

For their unwavering dedication to promoting safety within the amusement industry, Beverly and Ronald Burback are Golden Ticket Legends.

In the 25 years of honoring Best Food award, Knoebels Amusement Resort has won the category 22 times, albeit with a tie ...
09/07/2025

In the 25 years of honoring Best Food award, Knoebels Amusement Resort has won the category 22 times, albeit with a tie twice. The park is honored with a Best Food Legend Award as the category is officially retired.

Europa-Park takes the Golden Ticket for Best Park for its tenth time.
09/07/2025

Europa-Park takes the Golden Ticket for Best Park for its tenth time.

Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort has climbed to the top and taken the Golden Ticket Award for Best Water Park in ...
09/07/2025

Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort has climbed to the top and taken the Golden Ticket Award for Best Water Park in 2025!

Fury 325, with its renewed gold for Best Steel Coaster in 2025, has the longest consecutive streak of nine wins.
09/07/2025

Fury 325, with its renewed gold for Best Steel Coaster in 2025, has the longest consecutive streak of nine wins.

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