By Brittney Sherman
Theme park operators are pushing ahead with new projects despite a tough first half marked by severe weather and weaker spending on nonessential activities. Regional chains like Six Flags, which posted a $100 million quarterly loss while searching for a new CEO, are under particular pressure. Larger destination parks such as Disney and Universal held up better, but overall industry performance fell short of expectations, and analysts say it may take another two to three years to reach pre-pandemic attendance and revenue levels. Uncertainty from tariffs and poor weather in 2025 have further weighed on demand, discouraging some consumers from renewing annual passes.
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