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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.

IAAPA pushing federal restrictions for "unauthorized" drone use

The association is advocating for no-fly zones and better coordination with law enforcement.

Dreamland's Scenic Railway closes for good after more than a century

The ride had been previously damaged by fire.

New Legoland California roller coaster will be most "intense" yet

The ride is part of a space-themed expansion.

Universal Orlando announces Fast & Furious ride for 2027

The ride replaces Rip Ride Rockit.

Six Flags announces offering of $1 billion of senior notes

The notes are due in 2032.

Six Flags will not exercise buy-out option of Six Flags Over Texas

The park is partially owned by a partnership.

Six Flags Magic Mountain converting kids area into Looney Tunes Land

The makeover will introduce two new play areas, retheme five rides and remove two roller coasters and two kids rides.

Lakemont Park sued by county for roller coaster neglect

The suit says the park hasn't maintained Leap The Dips, per its lease agreement.

Cedar Point nearly beats 31-year attendance record, despite overall Six Flags attendance

The 1994 record was 3.617 million guests.

Wild Waves announces final season

The park will open in 2026 for it's last year of operation.

Federal lawsuit challenges Disney's disability policies as too restrictive

The policies were previously revised to battle abuse.

Aerosmith removed from roller coaster preshow at Disney's Hollywood Studios

A Muppets theme will replace the aging rock band.

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Top 100 Coasters

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

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On this day in...

2023: Pence criticizes DeSantis over Disney interference

2023: Frisco, Texas community coming around to Universal's plans

2021: Lighting makeovers first part of Walt Disney World 50th anniversary plans

2020: Fun Spot America, others interested in Indiana Beach after closure announcement

2019: Universal Orlando announces June opening for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure roller coaster

2019: Epcot will change up entrance, repurpose former Wonders of Life pavilion

2019: Former Cedar Point GM John Hildebrandt talks about his book on Cleveland TV

2018: Six Flags launching solar projects for Magic Mountain and Discovery Kingdom

2017: Six Flags offsets decline in per capita spending with massive attendance boost

2017: Universal Studios Hollywood ups prices, following Disneyland

2016: Cedar Point announced changes for 2016

2016: Disney details new Star Wars attractions for bicoastal theme parks

2015: Winter Chillout event at Cedar Point reveals changes at the park

2012: Matt Ouimet talks about his experience and the future of Cedar Fair

2012: Cedar Fair names Dave Frazier to GM post at Valleyfair

2011: Six Flags finishes year with $598.9 million profit

2010: Kentucky sues Six Flags for rides at Kentucky Kingdom site

2010: Six Flags gets extension to present restructuring plan

2010: Adventureland fire destroys shops at the Iowa park

2010: CoasterBuzz headlines, now on Twitter

2008: Oakwood charged in 2004 Hydro death

2008: Six Flags Over Georgia water rides will open this season

2007: Orlando landmark Skull Kingdom about to disappear

2007: Ghost Town deal with state should expedite May opening

2006: Speculation swirls over Cedar Point's next big ride

2006: Six Flags announces "Official Fresh Fruit"

2005: Legoland California builds another record-breaking Lego tower

2002: Six Flags to pay $4 million in river ride death

2002: Wild Waves/Enchanted Village to add ten new rides

2002: CCI coming to Cliff's in New Mexico

2001: Six Flags over Georgia announces new rides

2001: Stealth is recreated in RCT

2000: Magnum sinking rumor finally dies!

2000: IOA to build two more rides

2000: More Stealth train photos

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