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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.

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

The ride had been previously damaged by fire.

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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...

2022: Dissolving Disney's Reedy Creek would cause massive tax hike to Orange County

2017: Disney may be adding ride sharing service on property using EV's

2017: Wichita wants a replacement for Joyland, but economics may not add up

2016: Disney's Soarin' rides will reopen in June

2016: Chance Rides president Mike Chance dies following battle with depression

2015: Silverwood loses, then regains, control of its Facebook page

2014: Universal Orlando takes bigger piece of the tourist pie with Harry Potter

2014: Six Flags Great America accused of denying pass refund for deceased husband

2012: Universal Studios Hollywood teases Transformers ride with making-of video

2011: Quassy ready to open its new Wooden Warrior roller coaster

2011: Luna Park at Coney Island opens two new roller coasters

2010: Trespassers brag on Internet that they infiltrated former Discovery Island at Walt Disney World

2010: Kiddieland roller coaster lives on at Six Flags Great America

2010: MSNBC has wrap-up of new interactive attractions at theme parks for 2010

2010: Orlando area businesses offer free and discounted services to stranded European travelers

2010: Man arrested for selling SoCal theme parks bought with stolen credit cards

2010: Parental liability waiver passes Florida legislature

2010: World of Color starts June 11 at Disney’s California Adventure

2009: Universal Orlando takes 20% attendance hit in first quarter

2009: Cedar Fair declares quarterly distribution at previously stated 25 cents

2005: Deno's Wonder Wheel park at Coney Island to add "Super Shot"

2005: Coney Island properties being bought up by mall developer

2004: Alton Towers says ditch work for coasters, businesses not amused

2004: SeaWorld Orlando trying fireworks and light show

2004: Six Flags animal begin journey from Cleveland to California

2004: Coaster Kingdom celebrates UK ride anniversaries

2003: Bonfante Gardens opens under Paramount rule

2003: Playland turns 75

2003: Coasterimage.com adds Superman: Ultimate Flight video

2003: Superman: Ultimate Flight opens at Six Flags Great Adventure

2000: Lightning Racer blazes through tests

2000: Invertigo gets stuck at PGA

2000: Son of Beast to open April 28, paper says

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