MARKET REPORT: NORTH AMERICA
Carowinds Boogie Board Racer Written by late North American editor, Paul Ruben in May 2021.
et’s face it. Last year was a dismal one for the amusement industry. The pandemic stuck many North
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American parks, notably those in New York and California, which never opened. Those that did experienced delayed openings, social distancing requirements, and reduced capacity. Openings of many new attractions were postponed. The lingering pandemic will affect attendance in 2021, so full recovery of business may be a year away. But parks are expected to reopen this year and those attractions whose openings had been postponed will now open, along with a variety of new ones. There are six new parks opening in
North America, including three that had their openings postponed in 2020. There
are also dozens of other rides and attractions planned for 2020. According to the Roller Coaster Data Base, there are 163 roller coasters scheduled to open worldwide in 2021. North America will see 35 new or relocated coasters, 13 more than last year when 11 openings were postponed. For comparison, in 2019 prior to the arrival of the pandemic, 45 opened. Compiled from supplier reports, press releases, and interviews, here is what’s planned to open this year in North America.
New Parks Originally scheduled to open last year, Legoland New York in Goshen will take visitors on a journey through eight themed
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lands. Built at an expected cost of $350 million, Legoland New York is Merlin’s largest investment in a single park to date. In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and
just steps from the beach, the all-new Funplex Myrtle Beach is taking shape. Tropically themed, Myrtle Beach’s newest edition will feature seven family-thrill rides from SBF/Visa surrounding a walk-up bar and restaurant. Completed but unable to open in 2020,
Morgan’s Wonderland, San Antonio, Texas, hopes to have its grand opening in this summer. The $3 million complex that will offer fitness and competition for athletes with different abilities. The three-acre facility will mirror the mission of inclusion that drives unique Morgan’s Wonderland theme park
PARK WORLD Handbook & Buyer’s Guide 2021/22
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