Today November 11, 2025, 02:33 PM

Niles: Six Flags, SeaWorld need to learn that great parks have more than coasters

Published: November 11, 2025, 02:33 PM
Niles: Six Flags, SeaWorld need to learn that great parks have more than coasters

Let me tell you a secret about the theme park business. You cannot build a successful park around roller coasters.

Roller coasters might be the most recognizable attractions in the industry. If you ask someone to imagine a theme park, there’s a strong chance that person will think of a roller coaster. Coasters are the icons of many popular parks around the world. But they are not the heart.

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