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Bloomberg· 2025-10-22 12:14
The Dolphin Discovery theme park in Cancún has spawned countless vacation photos and Instagram posts. What’s unlikely to make it into the slideshows are the dead animals https://t.co/OyPW4ARczE ...
Theme park superfan Travis Kelce joins activist investors with 9% stake in Six Flags
New York Post· 2025-10-21 22:43
Core Insights - Activist investor Jana Partners has acquired a 9% stake in Six Flags Entertainment and is collaborating with NFL star Travis Kelce to advocate for improvements in marketing and customer experiences [1][5] - Following the announcement, Six Flags' shares increased by 17%, although the stock has declined by 58% since its merger with Cedar Fair in July 2024 [2][7] - The current market capitalization of Six Flags is approximately $2.6 billion, and the company has faced challenges this year due to adverse weather conditions affecting visitor attendance [3] Company Developments - Jana Partners is joining other activist investors in proposing strategies to enhance Six Flags' share price [3] - The company recently appointed an executive from Sachem Head Capital Management to its board, indicating a shift towards addressing shareholder concerns [4] - Alongside Kelce, consumer executive Glenn Murphy and technology executive Dave Habiger are also collaborating with Jana Partners and may be considered for board nominations [6]
Six Flags Stock Surges After Report Of Travis Kelce Joining Activist Investor Campaign
Benzinga· 2025-10-21 20:08
Six Flags Entertainment Corp (NYSE:FUN) shares are soaring late Tuesday after The Wall Street Journal reported that NFL star Travis Kelce is teaming up with activist investor Jana Partners to push for changes at the company.FUN is among today’s top performers. Get the latest updates here.What To Know: According to the Wall Street Journal report, the investor group has acquired a 9% stake and is advocating for strategic shifts to boost the theme-park operator’s lagging share price.The report sparked a wave o ...
As Disney Raises Theme Park Prices, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold DIS Stock?
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-17 17:26
Core Viewpoint - The Walt Disney Company is raising prices on most of its park passes, a move that has become an annual tradition during the holiday season [1][4]. Pricing Changes - Disney World's top-tier 1-Day 1 Park Per Day tickets for November and December 2026 will exceed $199, reaching up to $209, while prices will remain between $119 and $199 until October 2026 [2]. - At Disneyland, ticket prices for peak times like Thanksgiving week will increase from $206 to $224, although the lowest-priced ticket has remained at $104 since 2019 [3]. Reasons Behind Price Hike - The price increase is intended to offset rising wages and operational costs, as well as to support ambitious upgrades and expansion plans, including new attractions at Animal Kingdom and a Villains-themed expansion at Disney World [4]. Company Overview - The Walt Disney Company, founded in 1923, operates in three segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences, and has a market capitalization of approximately $197 billion [5]. - DIS stock has experienced volatility, with shares down 4% over the past month and 9% over the past three months, influenced by the temporary suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show and subsequent cancellations of Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions [6].
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and SeaWorld San Diego Launch New Travel and Ticket Discount Partnership
Prnewswire· 2025-10-14 21:49
Riders receive 20% off Amtrak Pacific Surfliner fares plus savings on SeaWorld tickets , /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, and SeaWorld San Diego are partnering to make one of Southern California's top attractions more affordable and easier to enjoy. Starting October 14, Pacific Surfliner riders can unlock special savings at PacificSurfliner.com/SeaWorld. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and SeaWorld San ...
Jim Cramer Is Left Surprised By Disney’s (DIS) Price Hike
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-14 13:04
We recently published Jim Cramer Discussed These 11 Stocks & The Market’s 3rd Bull Run Anniversary. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), the well-known media and theme park firm, generated headlines last week when it announced that it would raise its theme park ticket prices. The firm revealed that from November 2026, the price of its highest-tier ticket to Disney World would increase from $199 to $209, while for the upc ...
Universal Orlando's Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster catches fire as park phases out iconic ride
Fox Business· 2025-10-12 17:01
A Universal Orlando Resort roller coaster caught fire Friday morning. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is in the process of being demolished to make room for a new attraction at the theme park. The small fire occurred on a portion of the ride's lift hill, Orlando Fire Department told local FOX 35 Orlando. The ride closed on Aug. 18. Many of the iconic features, such as the loop, have already been removed and Universal has not yet publicly announced what is replacing the coaster. The cause of the fire is not yet kn ...
Comcast Contributes $75,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley to Uplift the Youth of Santa Clara County
Globenewswire· 2025-10-10 18:30
San Jose, California, United States, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The contribution towards programming that fosters digital opportunity was announced at the 2025 International Day of the Girl Celebration Comcast announced a $75,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley (BGCSV) on Oct. 8. The funding will support a variety of after-school programs focused on technology and International Day of the Girl (IDG), an event organized by BGCSV and sponsored by Comcast.International Day of the G ...
How to play the Buy Everything trade, Goldman Sachs reiterates Buy rating for Disney
Youtube· 2025-10-10 15:11
[Music] A big TGI if from Yahoo finds his New York City headquarters studios. I'm Yahoo's executive editor Brian S. You're watching Phoenix Education Partners ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange Jefferson Capital getting trading underway over at the NASDAQ.It's government shutdown day 10. And as you would expect, there remains no resolution in sight to this political gridlock, absent government data that has left investors this week to take their cues in the start of earning season and various b ...
Disney raises admission prices for its theme parks during key holidays
Reuters· 2025-10-08 20:51
Disney said on Wednesday it will raise prices for certain tickets to its theme parks in the U.S. during key holidays such as the Thanksgiving week and New Year's Eve. ...