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The Wild and Dangerous History of Early Amusement Parks Will Make You Glad Modern Safety Rules Exist

Walk Time: What's new at Six Flags and Disney

By Robert Niles: This week on the Theme Park Insider Podcast, Jake and I talk about what�s coming at major parks in 2027, as well as this year�s Halloween plans, the Holi...

Rope Drop: Happy National Roller Coaster Day

By Robert Niles: It's National Roller Coaster Day, and Legoland Florida is celebrating by reopening Coastersaurus, the state's only fully-wooden roller coaster, after a rebuild and...

Theme park to close 'legendary' ride with 'world’s tallest vertical loop' forever - after three decades of thrills

A Florida based theme park has shut a 'legendary' once record-breaking ride after three decades as part of a $100 million investment scheme to revamp the destination

Rope Drop: It's a big birthday week for theme parks

By Robert Niles: As the "rope drop" starts a day at theme parks, the Sunday "Rope Drop" post kicks off the week here at Theme Park Insider. Here is what lies ahead for fans at the...

Walk Time: Talking about Disney's theme park future

By Robert Niles: In theme parks and entertainment, "walk time" is the name for the final paid minutes of your shift, when you gather your stuff and start heading home. At Theme Par...

D23 2026: Walt Disney Imagineering shows off new Horizons for the parks

As always, Walt Disney Imagineering pavilion at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is a must-do for theme park fans.  This year’s pavilion, Imagineering: Horizons, takes on a Carou...

Knott's serves up a deranged Disney for Scary Farm

By Robert Niles: Knott's Berry Farm tonight announced its two new mazes and entertainment for this year's edition of Knott's Scary Farm. The theme park industry's first after-hours...

One Epcot Attraction Went Down, And What Happened Next Might Be Better Than The Actual Ride

Let’s travel back in time together.

Explore America's roller coaster history with Wildcat's Revenge

By Robert Niles: With the big Fourth of July holiday coming up this weekend, I have declared this "summer vacation week" on Theme Park Insider. Each day, I will be featuring one of...

Finding hope for the future through a trip into the past

By Robert Niles: With the big Fourth of July holiday coming up this weekend, I have declared this "summer vacation week" on Theme Park Insider. Each day, I will be featuring an Ame...

California Skies to World Horizons: The Evolution of Soarin’ at Disneyland Resort

For decades, Disney Parks have found a way to bring a simple idea to life: what it feels like to truly take flight. The gentle lift into the sky aboard Dumbo the Flying Elephant. T...

Rope Drop: Solving the Project Purple mystery

By Robert Niles: As the "rope drop" starts a day at theme parks, the Sunday "Rope Drop" post kicks off the week here at Theme Park Insider. Here is what lies ahead for fans at the...

UK theme park abandoned after being forced to close forever after 38 years

The theme park was loved by families and thrill seekers alike for nearly four decades, but its closure last year has allowed nature to reclaim the rides

America’s Best Theme Parks to Visit, Ranked

There's nothing like an amusement park for thrills and fun. From Magic Kingdom to free-admission parks, here are America's best amusement parks, ranked by Tripadvisor.

D23 2026: Latest theme park news from Disney, live updates

Destination D23 2026 is underway, and we're updating this page with all the Disney theme park news announced. The post D23 2026: Latest theme park news from Disney, live updates ap...

Rope Drop: Legoland welcomes its summer festival

By Robert Niles: As the "rope drop" starts a day at theme parks, the Sunday "Rope Drop" post kicks off the week here at Theme Park Insider. Here is what lies ahead for fans at the...

Lake Minnetonka’s Big Island once had an amusement park. Why did it close?

Visitors arrived by streetcar and steamboat to ride a rollercoaster, explore an aquarium and brave the old mill ride. The fun lasted only from 1906 to 1911.

New land ‘Camp Timber Trail’ builds on Six Flags Great America history without character IP

Opening in 2027, Camp Timber Trail will build on Six Flags Great America’s history with nine family experiences and an original theme free from licensed characters. The post New la...

FIRST LOOK Inside Disney Imagineering's Massive D23 Pavilion

Disney has revealed its massive Imagineering: Horizons pavilion at D23 2026, with new looks at Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, Villains Land, and more.

Disney History: Walt Talks Creating The Carousel of Progress

Walt Disney's storytelling ability was inspiring from the very beginning. Watch this clip where Disney talks about creating the Carousel of Progress.

Interview: Silver Dollar City’s theme park stories are original and real

At Silver Dollar City, the best stories don’t have to come from a screen. Herschend’s Merrill Puckett Miller explains how real history, a sense of place and meaningful messages hel...

Here is what Disney announced Saturday at D23

By Robert Niles: Dreamfinder is coming back to EPCOT, while Disneyland is revamping its Tomorrowland, again. Monstropolis is opening earlier than expected, though its scare floor r...

Knoebels: A free-admission amusement park for the family

Learn more about Knoebels Amusement Resort, the Pennsylvanian independent family park with free admission and more than 60 rides. The post Knoebels: A free-admission amusement park...