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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.

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.

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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...

2022: Emperor dive roller coaster opening at SeaWorld San Diego

2022: Valleyfair softening Halloween event for family-friendly feel

2022: Six Flags CFO leaving for another company

2021: Iowa's Lost Island Theme park under construction, targeting 2022 opening

2021: Cedar Fair appoints a chief procurement officer

2019: Lagoon is building a new attraction, not sharing anything about it

2019: SeaWorld Entertainment annual attendance and total revenue up 8.6%, EBITDA improved by 35%

2018: Union survey says three-fourths of Disneyland workers can't afford basic living expenses

2017: Comcast will take full ownership of Universal Studios Japan

2017: Flower & Garden Festival starts three-month run at Epcot

2013: PointBuzz has complete photo coverage of GateKeeper construction

2012: Couple attempts to visit Disney theme parks on both coasts in 24-hour opening period

2012: Lo-Q signs up Zoombezi Bay for virtual queue service

2012: Boblo band organ sells at auction for more than $1 million

2012: Ghost Town repairs rides and relationship with inspectors

2011: Asia's first Legoland theme park on track for opening next year

2010: Unwinding GE from Universal Orlando after Comcast deal will be complicated

2010: CoasterBuzz Podcast #171 posted

2007: Last parts of Pavilion come down, including Hurricane

2007: SeaWorld Orlando expected to announce $90 million water park

2007: Mall of America formally announces Nickelodeon licensing

2007: Locals perceive "death spiral" at Geauga Lake

2007: Kings Island Central adds new historical photos and video

2006: Keith McVeen featured in IAAPA's <i>Fun World</i>

2006: Knott's Berry Farm cuts ticket prices

2002: Magic Springs owner wants to build in Nashville

2002: Virtual ride offered on Thorpe Park's ten-inversion Colossus

2002: Jazzland purchase may have hit snag

2002: Hersheypark's Rollersoaker grows up

2001: Couch says Americana to remain closed this year

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