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Six Flags New England Kicks Off 2026 Season with the Launch of Quantum Accelerator
Season Passholders Will Be the First to Experience New England’s Only Dual‑Launch Straddle Coaster, Plus Upgraded Amenities Across the Park Six Flags New England opens its gates for another season of thrills and family fun on Saturday, April 11. Headlining the 2026 season is the debut of Quantum Accelerator, New England’s first dual-launch straddle coaster. Season Passholders will receive exclusive first access to the new ride during opening weekend. Access to all other guests begins Friday, April 17,
NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER MUSEUM COMPLETES RESTORATION OF RETIRED SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA COASTER CAR
Bolliger & Mabillard’s “Iron Wolf” returns to opening year form The National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA) is proud to announce the completed retro-restoration of its lead vehicle from Iron Wolf, the debut coaster from legendary manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M). BEFOREAFTER “The stand-up coaster concept was one of the most innovative designs of its time,” said Pete Owens, President of the NRCMA. “This restoration allows the museum to show how the ride type and B&M evolved over
Six Flags Entertainment Appoints Richard Haddrill as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) (“Six Flags” or the “Company”), North America’s largest regional amusement park operator, today announced the appointment of Richard “Dick” Haddrill as Executive Chairman of the Six Flags Board of Directors, effective immediately. With Mr. Haddrill’s appointment, Marilyn Spiegel will serve as Lead Independent Director. Over the last several months, Six Flags has taken decisive actions to improve performance, including appointing John Reilly as CEO in
180 Years of Thrills: Lake Compounce to Celebrate Historic 2026 Season
America’s First Amusement Park Unveils Ride Upgrades, New Event, and New Food & Beverage Offerings Ahead of Opening Day 180 years strong and Lake Compounce Amusement and Water Park is just getting started. 2026 brings a historic milestone for America’s First Amusement Park, as the park gears up to reopen the gates at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, with several park-wide upgrades. To celebrate the historic season, the park will gift the first 180 guests through the gates on Opening Day with a limited-edition
AIMS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT
AIMS International, the world leader in amusement industry safety education and certification, today announced new leadership for its Board of Directors. Randall Wilke will assume the role of Board President, Michelle Falk will serve as Vice President, and Andrew Wheeler has been appointed to the Board of Directors. All appointments take effect April 1. Randall Wilke, Andrew Wheeler, Pat Hoffman Wilke succeeds Pat Hoffman, as Board President for the past two years and helped guide the organization
Rhode Island Novelty Named 2026 Supplier of the Year by the American Amusement Machine Association
Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence with Industry RecognitionRhode Island Novelty (RINCO), a leading designer, importer, and wholesale distributor in the amusement and novelty industry, is proud to announce it has been named the 2026 Supplier of the Year by the American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA). This prestigious honor is especially meaningful as it is voted on by industry peers and reflects excellence across key performance areas. “We’re truly honored to be named AAMA’s Supplier of the
Allen Weisberg, CEO of Apple Industries, Inducted into Amusement Industry Hall of Fame at Amusement Expo International 2026
Apple Industries, Inc. proudly announces that its Founder and CEO, Allen Weisberg, has been inducted into the Amusement Industry Hall of Fame at Amusement Expo International 2026, one of the industry’s most prestigious honors. Weisberg was recognized during the expo’s annual “Beers & Cheers” awards ceremony, where he joined an esteemed class of industry leaders celebrated for their lasting impact on out-of-home entertainment. Under Weisberg’s leadership, Apple Industries has grown into a global leader in
Enchanted Parks Selects Vantage to Unify Systems Across All Eight Parks and Drive Guest Engagement
Enchanted Parks, the newly formed entity backed by EPR Properties, who acquired 6 Six Flags parks to create a total portfolio of eight parks across the US, today announced the selection of Vantage as its enterprise-wide guest engagement and unification platform. The deployment, spanning all eight Enchanted Parks venues, represents one of the most comprehensive guest technology integrations in the attractions industry and is expected to go live in Q2 2026. The Vantage platform will serve as the central
A BUG’S WORLD AT ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO
Explore a tiny world in a big way April 11-August 9, 2026 Get ready for a big adventure from a very small point of view in A Bug’s World, the new exhibit at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Opening April 11th, you’ll see the outdoors like an insect does, where ants are the size of dogs and butterflies are larger than life. Climb across spider webs, steer clear of the hungry Venus flytrap, wander through giant plants and crawl through honeycombs. Along the way, come face to face with larger-than-life
Sally Dark Rides Announces Retirement of VP of Technical Services John Stegall and Welcomes Shawn Wiggins as Technical Designer
Sally Dark Rides announces the retirement of long-time Vice President of Technical Services John Stegall, a respected industry leader whose technical expertise and steady leadership helped shape more than two decades of innovation at the dark rides and animatronics company. Stegall officially retired at the end of 2025 after 22 years with Sally and a distinguished career of service both to his country and to the themed entertainment industry.Stegall joined Sally in 2002 as Technical Services Manager,
Six Flags Further Streamlines Its Portfolio With Agreements to Divest Seven Parks
Transaction Will Optimize the Company’s Portfolio, Sharpen its Strategic Focus and Strengthen its Financial Position by Accelerating Deleveraging Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) (“Six Flags” or the “Company”), North America’s largest regional amusement park operator, today announced it has entered into definitive agreements to sell seven of its parks to EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR) (“EPR”) for total cash consideration of $331 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The
Gateway Ticketing Systems Appoints Industry Veterans Eric Fluet as VP of Marketing and Chad Wallace as Director of Sales
Gateway Ticketing Systems®, a global provider of ticketing, admission control, and revenue management solutions for the attractions industry for more than 35 years, today announced the appointments of Eric Fluet as Vice President of Marketing and Chad Wallace as Director of Sales, effective February 23 and March 2, respectively. Fluet brings more than 30 years of experience in the amusement and attractions industry, including senior marketing roles with Six Flags and Madame Tussauds. Throughout his
Color Line Partners with RWS Global to Bring New Shows to Cruises, Beginning with Color Magic
Color Line today announced it has entered into a partnership with RWS Global, the world leader in groundbreaking live moments across entertainment and sports, to develop unique and engaging onboard entertainment concepts. The collaboration will begin with the full-scale production of two shows on Color Magic, set to premiere in September. Color Line’s Director of Operations and Development, Torbjørn Marthinussen welcomes RWS Global team to Color Magic as they kick off their partnership. Photo from L to
