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Holiday World celebrates the Fourth with Mack Rides plans

The Mack Rides attraction is expected to open in May, 2027.

Six Flags names Mark Pauls to COO post

The executive previously worked for Herschend.

Fun Spot Atlanta to close permanently on August 2

The fate of its RMC roller coaster is unknown.

Enchanted Parks boss describes future for former Cedar Flags parks

This season is viewed as a transition year for the parks.

Disney said to be opening second gate in Shanghai

While not confirmed by the company, insiders insist that it's happening.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces longest family launch coaster, Werewolf Gorge

The ride will feature 4,120 feet of track.

SeaWorld San Diego replaces fireworks with drone show in settlement

The lawsuit alleged that SeaWorld was polluting Mission Bay.

Eight college students rescued from vertical lift in Galveston

Firefighters used ladder truck too pull riders off one at a time

Six Flags appoints Ash Walia to CFO post

He previously was CFO for Hot Topic and 99 Cents Only Stores.

Lawsuit seeks $1 million from COTALAND for stuck roller coaster

The park indicates that the ride performed as designed.

New Mandalorian and Grogu mission coming to Smuggler's Run

The Millennium Falcon ride will tie into the movie, also released this week.

Disney names three new presidents for parks, experiences

The shuffle accounts for the retirement of Walt Disney World's president.

Intamin ships short seatbelts for Cedar Point's Millennium Force

A park representative says the manufacturer will provide belts that are the correct length.

Union negotiations put Hersheypark season at risk

The union representing maintenance workers hasn't yet reached an agreement with the park.

Total revenue and EBITDA down in first quarter for United Parks

Attendance was also down 5%.

Six Flags posts improved results for first quarter

Net revenue up 12%, attendance up 4%, compared to first quarter last year.

Six Flags shuffles some of exec team, including CFO

Long time Cedar Fair CFO Brian Witherow will step down.

Disney experiences division up 7% for quarter despite 1% drop in domestic attendance

Global attendance was up 2%.

Cedar Point gate tops $100

Those planning ahead can get discounts online.

Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open in 2026

The park's future is uncertain.

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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. ArieForce One, Fun Spot America Atlanta
  9. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  10. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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Rollback

On this day in...

2019: Merlin agrees to purchase by Lego's controlling parent, will go private

2019: Cedar Fair acquires Sawmill Creek resort near Cedar Point, closes on California's Great America land and Texas Schlitterbahn

2018: Mobile games are integrated into Disney theme park experiences

2017: Theme parks work to look good on social media

2017: Dreamworks characters invade Universal Studios Hollywood

2014: Zumanjaro opening delayed again as state hasn't issued permit to operate yet

2014: Cedar Fair rings closing bell of NYSE, reports 1% increase in early-season revenue

2013: BBC investigation alleges Thorpe Park manipulates midway games

2013: Roundup: What to do at night at Orlando theme parks

2013: Luna Park closed as stability of Astrotower evaluated

2011: Worker hit by roller coaster at West Edmonton Mall

2011: Magical Midway worker dies in fall with harness

2011: Carowinds demonstrates differences in ride inspection policies between states

2011: Three busted for selling fake Cedar Point tickets

2008: Bjorkland fired from Expo Square in Tulsa, Robbie Bell implies something improper

2008: Teen builds 36-foot, 30,000-piece K'Nex coaster in 55 hours

2008: Rock 'n' roll theme park "$850 million shy of breaking ground"

2007: Kentucky Kingdom inquiry will take weeks

2003: Cedar Point hopes to get Dragster open this weekend

2003: Deal to purchase Ghost Town falls through

2002: CNN's Crossfire to debate amusement ride safety

2002: Virtual Midway relaunches with new look, more content

2002: Woman sues Six Flags worlds of Adventure for injury in 2000

2002: China to build massive Ferris wheel

2002: Contest winners ride Lake Compunce Wildcat 2002 times

2002: Australian fairground rides may close due to lack of insurance

2002: Busch Tampa's Howl O'Scream set to scare this fall

2001: PKI shows off giant props for Tomb Raider: The Ride

2001: Cedar Fair attendance down, per capita spending up

2000: Belmont Park's Giant Dipper celebrates its 75th birthday

2000: Superman open again at Six Flags America.

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