Theme park news today is dominated by Six Flags’ response to a fatal roller coaster accident: the company has confirmed nationwide safety changes, including new seatbelts and an independent safety review, after a rider died on the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia earlier this month.
Elsewhere in today’s theme park news roundup, Disney has confirmed a temporary closure for one of Tokyo DisneySea’s newer attractions, Carolina Panthers legend Luke Kuechly gets his Hall of Fame ring at halftime today, World Series ticket prices are setting records in Milwaukee, and Maluma and Macklemore both made headlines at recent live shows.
The TLDR
- Theme Parks & Roller Coasters: Six Flags confirms nationwide safety changes after fatal Goliath accident
- Stadiums & Arenas: Luke Kuechly gets his Hall of Fame ring at Panthers halftime ceremony
- Live Music & Venues: Maluma opens up about anxiety and past eating disorder at Billboard Latin Music Week
Theme Parks & Roller Coasters
Six Flags confirms nationwide safety changes after fatal Goliath accident
Six Flags has confirmed nationwide safety changes after a fatal Oct. 12 accident at Six Flags Over Georgia, where a 42-year-old man died after coming out of his seat and falling from the Goliath roller coaster, injuring four other riders. The company says it will add seatbelts to Goliath and coasters with similar restraint systems and has hired independent engineers to review safety procedures across its parks, according to Inside the Magic. Nine coasters at six Six Flags parks, including Fury 325 at Carowinds and Leviathan at Canada’s Wonderland, remain closed with no reopening date set.
Disney confirms temporary closure for Tokyo DisneySea’s Peter Pan ride
Disney has confirmed a temporary closure for Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure at Tokyo DisneySea, which opened in June 2024. The attraction will close March 9-16, 2027, and reopen March 17, with Disney not disclosing a specific reason beyond the short window, according to Inside the Magic. There is no indication the ride will close permanently. Fans missing the attraction during the break can explore other family-friendly coasters, like Dollywood’s Dragonflier suspended family ride.
Stadiums & Arenas
Luke Kuechly gets his Hall of Fame ring at Panthers halftime ceremony
Carolina Panthers legend Luke Kuechly is set to receive his Pro Football Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence during a halftime ceremony at today’s Panthers-Buccaneers game, following his August induction into the Hall of Fame. Kuechly, now Netflix’s lead NFL game analyst, discussed the honor along with the league’s 18th-game debate in a new interview with Front Office Sports. He also talked about coaching youth football alongside former teammates Greg Olsen and Jonathan Stewart. For more NFL and college football venue coverage, see our profile of Kent State’s Dix Stadium.
World Series ticket prices could set a new record for the second day in a row
The resale price record for World Series tickets could fall for the second time in two days as the Milwaukee Brewers host the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field. Game 1’s lowest get-in price hit $2,338, breaking the previous record set during the 2016 Cleveland-Chicago series by 29%, and Game 2’s get-in price had already climbed to $2,490 by Saturday morning, according to Front Office Sports. The Brewers, who hadn’t reached the World Series in 44 years, won Game 1, 3-2.
Live Music & Venues
Maluma opens up about anxiety and past eating disorder at Billboard Latin Music Week
Maluma discussed ongoing anxiety and a past eating disorder during a mental-health conversation at Billboard Latin Music Week in Miami last week. He said pressure to stay lean for modeling campaigns contributed to his disordered eating and that stress increased after becoming a father of two, according to Billboard.
Macklemore addresses Palestine and ICE at first show since Ed Sheeran tour exit
Macklemore used his Oct. 22 show at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, his first concert since being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour in September, to repeat his “free Palestine” message and speak about people affected by ICE enforcement. During a 17-song set, he told the crowd that having compassion for people who are suffering isn’t political, and the audience applauded his comments on immigration enforcement, according to Billboard. Macklemore was removed from Sheeran’s tour lineup after his September comments at MetLife Stadium, which led several other opening acts to exit as well.
Explore more: Dollywood’s Dragonflier, Dix Stadium.
Theme Park & Live Event News FAQs
Why are nine Six Flags roller coasters closed?
Six Flags temporarily closed nine coasters, including Fury 325 at Carowinds and Leviathan at Canada’s Wonderland, because they share restraint designs similar to Goliath, the Six Flags Over Georgia coaster involved in a fatal Oct. 12 accident. No reopening date has been set while independent engineers review safety procedures.
What happened on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia?
A 42-year-old man died after coming out of his seat and falling from the ride; four other riders were injured. Six Flags has since said it will add seatbelts to Goliath and similar coasters.
When does Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure reopen at Tokyo DisneySea?
The attraction, which opened in June 2024, will close March 9-16, 2027, and is scheduled to reopen March 17, 2027. Disney has not given a specific reason for the closure.
Who is in the 2026 World Series?
The Milwaukee Brewers are hosting the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field. The Brewers won Game 1, 3-2, their first World Series appearance in 44 years.
Why was Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour?
Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour lineup after making pro-Palestine comments onstage at MetLife Stadium in September, which led several other opening acts to leave the tour as well.
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