Storyland Studios has appointed Adam Moore as its inaugural vice president of story. Moore joins the experience design company from Walt Disney Animation Studios, according to Blooloop.
Universal Studios Japan operator USJ LLC says it has entered preliminary discussions with Osaka City about potentially leasing city-owned land in Sakurajima 2-chome. The company said no details beyond its interest in exploring a long-term lease have been finalized.
Six Flags St. Louis has been renamed Mid America Adventure under new operator Enchanted Parks. The operator described the rebrand as “an exciting new chapter.”
Theme Park Insider’s August 29 roundup highlighted the ongoing closure and uncertain future of Six Flags Magic Mountain’s X2, while also noting new construction, openings, and expansion plans across the theme park industry.
VAI Resort is now the developer, owner, and operator of Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale, Arizona, following the departure of Epic Resort Destinations from the project. The resort says construction has continued, but no opening date has been confirmed and an announcement is expected in November.
Imagicaaworld Entertainment is pursuing a broader growth strategy built around regional outdoor parks, acquisitions and indoor entertainment. The company has completed its investment for a majority stake in the operator of Shanku’s Water Park in Gujarat and has signed two locations for its Hello Park indoor-play franchise.
The Missouri theme park officially adopted the Mid America Adventure name on Aug. 27, connecting its new identity to the park’s 1971 opening as Six Flags Over Mid-America. The change comes as Enchanted Parks continues reshaping the property following its acquisition of six former Six Flags parks.