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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.

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.

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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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On this day in...

2021: Jurassic World VelociCoaster to open June 10 at Universal's Islands of Adventure

2021: Cedar Point names Carrie Boldman as new general manager

2017: Woman accused of felony child abuse for choking girl at Magic Kingdom fireworks

2017: Keansburg celebrates 80 years for unique kiddie ride

2016: Disney and Universal competition is good for the SoCal market

2016: Michigan's Adventure granted permit to discharge more sewage

2015: Walt Disney World reportedly banning selfie sticks from attractions

2015: Six Flags St. Louis suffers opening day power outage

2014: Emotions run high on future of Playland

2014: Minion Mayhem brings Despicable Me to life at Universal Studios Hollywood

2014: Disney's Small World celebrates 50 years

2011: Local officials greenlight Invertigo roller coaster for Dorney Park

2010: Sun Capital negotiates with Viacom for Paramount Pictures park in Osaka for 2014

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #108 posted

2008: Simpsons ride major upgrade from Back to The Future

2008: Dreamland Scenic Railway destroyed in fire

2006: Speed video and photos posted to UK Rides

2006: Kentucky Rumbler construction tour and first ride photos added to Negative-G

2005: Holiday World launches theme park blog

2005: Alton Towers' Rita renamed Camilla for a day

2005: Cedar Point seasonals come from all over the globe

2005: Euro Disney unveils new Space Mountain

2005: Family amusement park ride maker dies at 83

2004: Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has riderless accident

2004: US Military opens renovated resort near Disney World

2004: Epcot attendance up on Mission: Space launch

2003: Xcelerator re-opens at Knott's while final touches are added in Camp Snoopy

2003: Starcoasters.com adds Carowinds opening day 2003 video

2003: Riders take a spin on PKI's new Delirium

2003: CCI assets up for auction

2000: Industry safety under fire

2000: Michigan's Adventure to add go-karts

2000: SFO Villain trains captured on film

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