originally posted on 6/12/2020
Wildcat — Frontier City
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There is no doubt that the world is living through historic times. In facing those challenges, the amusement industry has been brought to its knees. Fortunately, signs of life are returning. While these are small steps, enthusiasts can be thankful that parks are opening their gates once again, even with it comes with major changes and new procedures. With each day, more and more news is emerging of parks setting opening dates.
ACE News shares what is known at this time. Following the initial June 5 post, new announcements of park openings have occurred almost daily. Parks without coasters are not listed here, nor are multiple family entertainment centers that have small portable or children’s coasters. NOTE: Many parks are open to pass holders first, prior to the dates when the general public can attend. Check websites for precise information. Dates listed here are for anyone in the general public.
This list was current as of June 12, 2020.
Open
Alabama Adventure — Bessemer, Alabama
Arnolds Park — Arnolds Park, Iowa
Family Kingdom — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Fun Spot America — Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida
Glenwood Caverns — Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Lagoon — Farmington, Utah
Legoland Florida — Winter Haven, Florida
Magic Springs — Hot Springs, Arkansas
Mount Olympus — Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Silverwood — Athol, Idaho
June 5
Adventureland — Altoona, Iowa
Frontier City — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Kemah Boardwalk — Kemah, Texas
The Park at OWA — Foley, Alabama
Universal Studios — Orlando, Florida
Universal’s Islands of Adventure — Orlando, Florida
June 6
ZDT’s — Sequin, Texas
June 11
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay — Tampa. Florida
SeaWorld Orlando — Orlando, Florida
June 12
Adventure Park USA — Monrovia, Maryland
Jolly Roger — Ocean City, Maryland
Joyland Park — Lubbock, Texas
Trimpers — Ocean City, Maryland
June 13
Little Amerricka — Madison, Wisconsin
June 15
Silver Dollar City — Branson, Missouri
Time Traveler — Silver Dollar City
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June 17
Dollywood — Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Holiday World — Santa Claus, Indiana
June 20
Bay Beach — Green Bay, Wisconsin
Quassy Amusement Park — Middlebury, Connecticut
June 22
Six Flags Fiesta Texas — San Antonio, Texas
Six Flags Over Georgia — Austell, Georgia
Six Flags Over Texas – Arlington, Texas
Worlds of Fun — Kansas City, Missouri
June 26
Six Flags St. Louis — Eureka, Missouri
June 27
Indiana Beach — Monticello, Indiana
June 29
Kentucky Kingdom — Louisville, Kentucky
July 6
Lake Compounce — Bristol, Connecticut
July 11
Cedar Point — Sandusky, Ohio (Note: This is for those staying at Cedar Point resorts, along with pass holders. One-day guests not staying on property have still not been supplied with a specified date.)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Kennywood — West Mifflin, Ohio
Magic Kingdom — Lake Buena Vista, Florida
July 12
Kings Island — Mason, Ohio
July 15
Disney Hollywood Studios — Lake Buena Vista, Florida
July 17
Disney California Adventure — Anaheim, California
Disneyland — Anaheim, California
Unfortunately, not all news is good news. While several parks are gaining approval to welcome back guests, some parks are finding 2020’s demands too challenging to overcome and have opted to remain closed for the season.
Parks Closed for 2020
Conneaut Lake Park — Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania
DelGrosso’s Amusement Park — Tipton, Pennsylvania
Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. — Saco, Maine
Memphis Kiddie Park — Cleveland, Ohio
Stricker's Grove — Ross, Ohio
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