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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.

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.

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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...

2024: Legoland California to use dynamic pricing

2023: Reedy Creek replacement board says it's relegated to "maintaining roads and infrastructure"

2022: Texas racetrack will build America's first tilt roller coaster

2021: California theme parks can open indoor rides with outdoor lines

2021: Adventureland nearly ready to open new 4D roller coaster

2020: CoasterBuzz Podcast #213 posted

2019: Dorney Park has busy off-season maintenance before reopening

2019: Disney bans smoking at US Disney parks

2019: Woman falls from roller coaster at Las Vegas Adventuredome

2017: Walt Disney World moving security screening to Transportation and Ticket Center

2013: SeaWorld Entertainment sees rises in revenue and attendance

2013: Six Flags CEO compensation triples in 2012

2012: Group opposes road improvements for Ark Encounter park

2012: Darien Lake investing $5 million for new rides and shows

2012: Photos and review of Thorpe Park's Swarm added to Coaster Grotto

2011: Star Flyer coming to Playland this summer

2011: Alton Towers planning new roller coaster

2011: Merlin Entertainments attendance up, looking forward to summer season

2011: Cedar Fair calls for vote on Q Funding board nomination issue, recommends voting against

2010: Undercover Boss with Herschend's Manby reviewed by EW

2010: CoasterBuzz Podcast #173 posted

2007: Designers put final touches on Lego Vegas in Carlsbad

2007: Thai Students move Morey's Piers into spring

2007: PTC's Tom Rebbie acquires 100% ownership of company

2007: Michigan's Adventure named Michigan's "attraction of the year"

2006: CoasterBuzz Podcast #25 posted

2005: Rita opens Friday at Alton Towers

2005: Fun Town worker hit by coaster

2004: VisionLand turn-around still on track

2004: Clementon's Tsunami's lift hill goes vertical

2001: Talon photos show finale and trains

2001: BGW and PKD opening weekend pics available

2000: Magic Springs new coasters

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