American Theme Parks

What we cover

New attractions, seasonal events, admission changes and the details that affect a park day. We follow Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Kings Dominion, Carowinds and Dollywood, alongside relevant news from the wider industry.

A useful place to catch up

Our news desk selects announcements and reporting, brings the important details together and links to the original sources. When another publication breaks a story, the credit belongs to that publication. A short brief should help you understand the news and decide what to read next.

Opinion pieces make a case for what parks could do better, or explain why a decision deserves some credit. They are labeled separately from news. The facts still need sources.

Research and the archive

Our research asks specific questions of the available data and publishes the method. Earlier films remain available with their filming dates and production notes. An archive film shows a past visit; an announcement records published plans. Neither establishes current firsthand conditions.

How the work is made

American Theme Parks is independent of the parks it covers. AI tools assist with source research, drafting and site production. We check claims against the linked evidence, label editorial arguments and do not invent personal experiences or quotations. Signed personal pieces require the writer’s actual views.

Our editorial approach covers attribution, corrections, research and hosted access. Park media teams can find representative work and coverage interests.