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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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On this day in...

2022: Disney's Reedy Creek tells bondholders that dissolution of district is illegal

2018: Theme park earnings up 25% for Comcast's NBCUniversal division

2018: Toy Story Land opens at Shanghai Disneyland

2017: Theme parks a big source of growth for Comcast

2017: The Verge: What it means to be "immersive" in new theme park experiences

2016: Disney's Animal Kingdom will be washed in color at night

2016: Early Easter helps Six Flags in first quarter

2015: Profile: The Gravity Group engineer Korey Kiepert

2015: Thunderbird is realization of a dream that begun more than a decade ago

2012: Bluegrass Boardwalk releases 10-year goals

2011: Knoebels Flying Turns faces more issues, Black Diamond delayed

2011: Spring Hill mayor says Festival Tennessee project not dead, replaces planning commissioner

2010: Report says Walt Disney World theme parks saw rise in attendance last year, despite recession

2010: UFS sells Peanuts to Iconix and Schultz family

2009: PointBuzz posts spring preview, Magnum photos

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #138 posted

2007: Anaheim mayor proposes referendum to overrule housing vote near Disney

2007: Highest bidders buy memories from Myrtle Beach Pavilion

2007: Euro Disney loss narrows in first half

2007: Conneaut Lake needs $300,000 to open for season

2006: Food prices drop significantly at Cedar Point

2006: Euro Disney net loss widens threefold

2005: Girls may sue Stratosphere for being stuck on Insanity

2005: Great Escape announces indoor water park resort details

2005: PointBuzz posts Cedar Point 2005 preview

2005: Kennywood goes to pay-one-price admission

2005: New indoor water park opening near Utica, IL

2004: Legoland Denmark follows kids with Wi-Fi

2001: Construction at the mountain moves forward

2001: Busch to reduce capital spending over next few years

2001: Titan opening day photos posted to SFoT Coasternet

2001: Police hurt in parking lot chaos at Six Flags Great Adventure

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