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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.

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.

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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. 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...

2022: Universal Orlando reopens Poseidon's Fury after long closure

2021: Six Flags Over Texas continues to enforce Covid mitigation protocols

2019: Walt Disney World raises prices for busiest times of year

2019: IMG Worlds of Adventure reportedly exploring sale or IPO

2017: Six Flag Fiesta Texas boss says great things are planned for the park

2017: Gold Coast Theme Parks posts video that explains why a ride stop isn't news

2016: Legoland Florida announces cottages, new Triotech ride

2013: Video: Silver Dollar City previews Outlaw Run

2011: Protesters oppose Utah ski resort's plan for mountain coaster

2011: County receives 11 RFP's for Playland

2010: Silver Dollar City marks 50th anniversary with River Blast

2008: National City wants its money from Conneaut Lake Park

2008: Holiday World names two general managers

2008: Six Flags revenue and per cap up for year, expenses up

2008: Kennywood Entertainment owners divided on sale

2007: Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark introduces new Blastenhoff area

2007: Cedar Point converts picnic shelters to maintenance buildings in off-season

2007: Six Flags announces chain-wide VIP program

2006: MGM announces new park for South Korea

2006: Lotte World blamed for lacking safety standards

2006: Motley Fool's Munarriz makes predictions on Six Flags

2006: Joyland to install Astroworld's Greezed Lightning

2005: Coney Island annual inspections a sign of approaching summer

2005: Powder Keg launches into action at Silver Dollar City

2005: Bahari media tour photos added to Negative G

2004: Woman dies after fall from ride at Pigeon Forge Rockin' Raceway

2004: Legoland has grown up scenes deep in its mini attractions

2004: Eastcoaster.com adds over 200 pictures

2004: Timberland Twister opens at Camp Snoopy

2001: Six Flags forms alliance with Perrier Group

2001: Premier liquid coaster rises in Finland

2001: Hypercoaster headed for Europa Park

2001: Vampire to stay at Chessington

2001: First pictures of Six Flags America's Batwing appear

2000: More Kraken photo love

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