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Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open in 2026

The park's future is uncertain.

Six Flags brings back presidents to 10 parks

The decision reverses a regional strategy.

Six Flags reinstates park presidents

The company previously moved to a regional management model.

Cedar Point retires Monster after 56 years

The ride reached the end of its serviceable life.

DOJ sues United Parks over ban on wheeled walkers

The government suggests that the move violates the ADA.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces boardwalk-themed section

The area will include five rides.

Jana Partners wants Six Flags to sell

The investment firm also wants new leadership on the board.

Sesame Workshop sues United Parks over royalties and use of IP

The non-profit says United Parks stopped paying royalties in September.

Travis Kelce assumes role of "brand ambassador" for Six Flags

The NFL star will appear in various forms of marketing.

Unofficial Blackpool Pleasure Beach history site launched

Park has been in the same family's ownership for 130 years

Six Flags will sell seven parks to EPR for $331 million

The proceeds are expected to be "slightly beneficial to the Company’s leverage ratio."

United Parks reports down quarter, year

Revenue, income and attendance suffered in Q4.

Six Flags posts $1.6 billion loss for 2025

The company also reduced its fourth quarter loss, in part by cutting holiday events.

Silver Dollar City will retire Thunderation roller coaster after 2026

The classic mine train roller coaster will close at the end of the season.

Universal Orlando's special district negotiating contract with Boring Company

Elon Musk's tunneling company could create tunnels between Epic and the original parks.

Fair ride collapses in India, killing one person

The accident bring scrutiny to maintenance and inspections standards in India.

Gay Day cancelled in Orlando for 2026

Organizers cite sponsorship and hotel difficulties.

Playland coaster renovation sparks opinions

The operator is renovating the Dragon, removing its decorations.

Josh D'Amaro named next Disney CEO

Currently leading the experiences division, D'Amaro will succeed Bob Iger.

Disney reports record results in experiences division

The company posted $10 billion in revenue for the first time in its experiences division.

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Top 100 Coasters

  1. Velocicoaster, Islands of Adventure
  2. Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point
  3. Fury 325, Carowinds
  4. Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa
  5. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  6. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  7. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  8. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Voyage, The, Holiday World

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Rollback

On this day in...

2023: Cedar Fair revenue and attendance down in the first quarter

2022: Cedar Fair reports first quarter with pass sales up $59 million over 2019

2020: Disney's vast and diverse businesses suffer during Covid-19 crisis

2020: Man arrested for camping on Discovery Island at Walt Disney World

2020: Six Flags announces parks likely to reopen

2017: Tribal casino operator to open amusement park this summer in Alabama

2017: Government will split cost of Hong Kong Disneyland expansion

2016: Live Valravn coverage from Cedar Point starts Wednesday at 5 a.m. EDT

2015: Backstage tours at Orlando parks a big draw for people that want exclusive access

2012: Lo-Q CEO talks about virtual queues and company growth

2011: Comcast says it will make decision on Universal Orlando purchase next month

2011: Six Flags results could be an indication of things to come

2010: Jury favors Walt Disney World in Tower of Terror stroke case

2010: Judge approves offer to buy Ghost Town in the Sky

2010: Beech Bend won't open this weekend due to flooding

2009: Disney discounting expected to maintain attendance at cost of lost revenue

2009: Ghost Town wants $200k loan to open

2008: Lessons learned in Wild West World's closing

2008: Two arrested in south Fort Myers roller coaster track theft

2008: Season pass pricing strategy key for Cedar Fair parks

2007: Disney hotels and timeshares go entirely smoke free

2006: PointBuzz covers Cedar Point Skyhawk media day in real time

2005: Disney parks have many secrets guests may never see

2005: Hydra The Revenge opens to the media

2005: Enchanted Forest rides auctioned off

2004: Intamin restraints called into question after recent accident

2004: Disney's California Adventure opens Tower of Terror tomorrow

2004: Developer wants to build rides and retail at New Jersey Meadowlands

2001: Disney ready to proceed with third California park

2001: SW5 Online releases new 3D renderings

2001: Phantasialand fire injures dozens

2001: Intamin's new megacoaster grows in Germany

2000: Video of problem spot on Son of Beast from Cinci TV

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