Newsletter

The largest lineup in chain history arrives three weeks before the pass deadline, and the pricing still splits along the merger line.

Art the Clown, a May indie film, Fortnite at two rival resorts, and Ocean Park’s shrinking house count are one story about execution.

Disney set records, Six Flags' parks made money its debt consumed, and United Parks spent its cash on buybacks. The split consumer is now visible in park earnings.

United Parks was the last big chain building Halloween on original content. The license only works if the budget grows with it.

Fortnitemares and ICE!'s expansion both license IP to buy new audiences. The hard part is keeping the one you have

Legoland Shanghai’s record first year and the Delta earnings are part of the same spending story.

And what we should be doing to prepare

Three news items this week, all of them about change: when to make it, when to skip it, and how to communicate it.

Is Universal Kids Resort’s Premium Position Working?

Universal has priced its new Universal Kids Resort 50% above local family-market alternatives, but does it justify the markup?

Quick Hits From the Road

Oogie Boogie Bash.

Disney's Monstropolis vs. Six Flags' Werewolf Gorge

Disney and Six Flags both shared details about new projects, and this week, we’ll compare them.

Long Term VS Short Term Thinking

Six Flags found itself at the center of a chicken nugget fiasco this week, amidst a power struggle on its board.

Epic Universe Vice President Jeff Polk sat down with a small group of reporters to mark the park's first year, discuss its unique design elements, and push back on expansion timelines.

United Parks’ Buybacks, Abu Dhabi Doubles Down, and Tokyo Disney Leans Local

Both Companies are trying to go more vertical with guests, with vastly different approaches

The largest domestic news this week is Six Flags bringing back park presidents, yet the macro picture is still the Iran war.