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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.

Aerosmith removed from roller coaster preshow at Disney's Hollywood Studios

A Muppets theme will replace the aging rock band.

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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. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  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...

2020: Six Flags takes a beating after posting loss

2019: Walt Disney World 50 megawatt solar facility comes online

2019: Kennywood's Steel Curtain rising to new heights

2016: SeaWorld Entertainment makes leadership changes

2014: Universal Studios Japan operator planning more parks in Asia

2013: Six Flags beats analysts, sees rise in attendance and per capita spending

2013: New roller coaster at California's Great America will feature "longest covered initial descent tunnel"

2013: Universal Orlando will drop health care offering for part-timers, citing ACA

2013: Bloomberg reports SeaWorld prefers IPO to takeover bids

2013: Hotel operator says Conneaut Lake Park trustees need to go

2012: Fair board to vote on lease agreement with Koch family for Kentucky Kingdom

2012: Teagan Marti returns to Wisconsin to promote hospital where she was treated after accident

2012: Former Miracle Strip continues rebirth with swinging ship ride

2012: Lo-Q profit and sales up 17%

2012: Cedar Fair has record year for revenue

2011: Battlestar Galactica roller coaster reopens at Universal Singapore

2011: Developers and officials consider plan for amusement park on Las Vegas strip

2008: LeSourdsville Galaxy headed to Michigan FEC

2008: New tropical themed indoor water park opening in South Jersey

2008: Six Flags New England coaster building construction shut down by zoning board

2006: CoasterBuzz Podcast #22 posted

2005: Detailed photos of Golden Kingdom posted at GAdv.com

2003: Six Flags Worlds of Adventure adding water slides, more

2003: Legoland California park guide added to Coaster Grotto

2003: Kings Island posts new Delirium, Scooby photos

2002: Strap a transmitter on your kids, never lose them again!

2002: Little A-Merrick-A seeking enthusiast's help to love Lincoln Comet

2001: California Adventure sleep-overs and opening day documented

2001: Busch Gardens Williamsburg named favorite and most beautiful theme park

2001: New construction photos from Kings Island posted to Coasterguide

2001: Kings Island introduces live Webcam on construction site

2000: Seat on first public voyage of Millennium Force

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