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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.

IAAPA pushing federal restrictions for "unauthorized" drone use

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

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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...

2020: Indiana Beach apparently purchased, according to newspaper who quoted a Facebook post

2020: Universal Orlando hints at reopening strategy

2020: Six Flags offering $725 million in secured senior notes

2017: Cedar Fair CEO Matt Ouimet an environmental advocate for Lake Erie

2015: Holiday World previews Thunderbird, opens this weekend

2014: Legoland Florida runs on renewable energy for Earth Day

2014: Six Flags attendance and revenue down as Easter pushed to 2nd quarter

2014: Blog covers the history of Arrow Dynamics

2012: Kings Island celebrates 40 years of history

2012: Review: Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood

2011: Q says Cedar Fair considering Mark Shapiro for CEO, says it has no confidence in board to choose CEO

2010: Lake Compounce adopts Lo-Q texting service

2010: Darien Lake adds sea lion show

2009: Shapiro says Six Flags well positioned for economy, pushing debt for equity swap

2009: Universal Studios Florida coaster debut slips, more details announced

2009: Freestyle announces kids area with four new rides

2009: Pittsburgh area man organizes rally for Geauga Lake's Big Dipper

2009: New Orleans plans to sue Six Flags over closed amusement park

2008: Kennywood, West Mifflin settle tax dispute

2008: Financial and cultural risk in play for Middle East theme parks

2007: CoasterBuzz Podcast #71 posted

2007: Judge rejects sale of Conneaut Lake Park property

2007: Rowling close to deal for Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure

2007: Cedar Fair declares first quarter distribution

2007: KIExtreme posts photos of completed Firehawk

2004: Disney's California Adventure getting better

2004: Cedar Point VP moving to Dorney Park

2003: UPDATED: Riot breaks out at Lake Winnepesekauh

2003: Anheuser-Busch gives troops free admission to parks

2003: Alton Towers locals don't want late night permit for hotel either

2002: Vertical Velocity's new supports and track arrive at Marine World

2002: Opening day photos added to Kennywood Boulevard

2002: 32 Seats added to Wicked Twister auction

2002: Fights break out at Paramount's Great America

2001: Coasters' Choice Award winners announced

2001: IX Indoor Amusment Park pictures posted

2001: Phantom's Revenge update and more at Kennywood Boulevard

2001: SFMW Online adds new photos of Marine World construction

2001: Six Flags Events to hold street festival in El Paso

2001: Six Flags completes acquisition of La Ronde

2001: Western Playland in El Paso wants to add CCI

2001: Three rides close for the 2001 season at Blackpool

2000: S:UE Testing, how it runs

2000: SOB Fired Up

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