Historic Theme Park Overhauls Leadership After 154 Years—26 More Parks To Follow

Historic Theme Park Overhauls Leadership After 154 Years—26 More Parks To Follow

Guests were lining up for their first ride of the season on the newly revamped Top Thrill 2, excited to experience the record-breaking launch coaster roaring back to life. But behind the scenes, the very people who helped usher in this thrilling new era were quietly clearing out their offices. In an unexpected and sweeping move, Cedar Point has been hit by significant layoffs—just as its peak season kicks into gear. With summer just beginning, w…

Major Leadership Shakeup at 154-Year-Old Theme Park—26 Others on the Brink?

The launch of Top Thrill 2 was supposed to mark the start of an electrifying new era at Cedar Point theme park. Screams echoed across Lake Erie as guests experienced one of the tallest and fastest triple-launch coasters in the world. But as the ride climbed, the reality behind the scenes hit a steep drop. At the same time Cedar Point is welcoming thousands through its gates for peak summer season, a wave of layoffs has struck the park—quietly, s…