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News•Feb 20, 2026
US Theme Park Market to Reach $30bn by 2031, Driven by Premium Experiences and Season Pass Expansion
The U.S. amusement and theme‑park market is projected to grow from $25.5 billion in 2026 to $30.4 billion by 2031, a 3.58 % CAGR. Growth is fueled by rising consumer disposable income, expanding season‑pass programs, and flagship IP integrations that lift per‑guest spend. Record pipelines of high‑thrill coasters and resort‑style expansions further drive multi‑day visitation, while indoor entertainment centers post the fastest segmental growth. However, wage inflation, labor shortages, and weather‑related closures pose short‑term cost pressures.
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 20, 2026
Attractions.io Helps Operators Analyse & Act on Guest Feedback with AI Tool GX Pulse
Attractions.io’s AI‑driven GX Pulse platform captured second place in blooloop’s Guest Journey Innovation Awards. The tool consolidates scattered guest reviews into a journey map, applies language models to extract themes, sentiment and a proprietary GX Score. By turning thousands of...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 18, 2026
Cheap Passes Won’t Buy a Fix for Six Flags
Six Flags is deepening its low‑price annual‑pass strategy, launching Gold passes as cheap as $90 that grant access to multiple regional parks but exclude free parking at Knott’s Berry Farm. The company also upgraded its Perks & Play program to include all...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 18, 2026
The Wiggles Sign Global Deal with Universal Music Group
Australian children’s entertainment group The Wiggles has signed a strategic global deal with Universal Music Group, with Universal Music Australia leading worldwide distribution and promotion. The partnership will see new recordings released in the U.S. through Republic Records’ Kids &...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 18, 2026
Red Engine’s Darts and Shuffleboard Venues Put New Life Into Cities
Red Engine, the operator behind Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, reported a 10 percent rise in quarterly sales to £27.7 million, with 22 of its 24 venues hitting record weekly figures in December. Total system sales, including franchise locations, surged 25 percent year‑on‑year...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 18, 2026
Global Village Dubai Announces Its Ramadan Hours for 2026
Dubai’s Global Village has announced its Ramadan operating schedule for the 2026 season, extending evening hours to 1 am on weekdays and 2 am on weekends. The park introduced a family‑focused ticket package—four tickets for Dhs 30 with additional tickets at Dhs 7.5 and...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 17, 2026
Spinnaker Tower Searches for New Operator
Portsmouth City Council has engaged Colliers to locate a new leisure or visitor‑attraction operator for the 170‑metre Spinnaker Tower. The council aims to "unlock" the tower's untapped potential by bringing in a partner that will invest, innovate and enhance the...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 17, 2026
China Introduces 30-Day Visa Waiver for UK and Canadian Nationals
China will allow UK and Canadian passport holders to enter visa‑free for up to 30 days. The waiver runs from 17 February to 31 December 2026 and covers business, tourism, family visits, exchanges and transit. It is expected to speed...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 16, 2026
Six Flags Great Adventure Announces Return of ‘Wild Ride’
Six Flags Great Adventure announced the return of its Safari Off‑Road Adventure, dubbed a “wild ride,” for the spring‑summer 2026 season. The attraction now includes an extra boarding location near the park’s headline coasters, letting guests shift from high‑speed thrills...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 12, 2026
Elon Musk's Boring Company Selected for Universal Tunnel Project
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company has been chosen by Universal’s Shingle Creek Transit and Utility Community Development District to build a high‑speed Tesla tunnel linking Universal Orlando Resort with the new Epic Universe expansion. The 25‑year agreement tasks the firm...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks