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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.

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.

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Top 100 Coasters

  1. Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point
  2. Velocicoaster, Islands of Adventure
  3. Fury 325, Carowinds
  4. Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa
  5. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  6. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  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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Rollback

On this day in...

2025: United Parks down on most metrics for the year, quarter

2023: SeaWorld Entertainment reports record revenue with decline in attendance

2023: Restaurant marketer Edithann Velez Ramey joins Six Flags as CMO

2020: Tokyo Disneyland closing for two weeks to prevent spread of coronavirus

2017: SeaWorld attendance and revenue down in fourth quarter

2017: M&D's removes Tsunami, says it's not coming back

2017: Locals say Ark Encounter not helping local economy

2014: SeaWorld files complaint against OSHA investigator

2014: Ark Encounter exec says they have enough funding to begin construction

2014: Walt Disney World won't donate to local boy scout troops because of LGBT discrimination

2013: Brazilian Parks added to ThemeParks.ie

2013: Conneaut Lake Park ride operator says improvements will take time

2013: Hong Kong Disneyland will be first Disney park to feature Marvel characters

2013: Cedar Fair to issue $500 million in senior unsecured notes

2012: PointBuzz posts off-season photos from Cedar Point, gets sneak peak at Luminosity

2012: SeaWorld flies orca from San Antonio to San Diego

2012: Reuters says a Chinese city is in talks with NBC Universal to jointly build a new theme park

2011: Review: Animal Kingdom's new Wild Animal Trek

2011: Six Flags initiates stock repurchase program

2011: CoasterBuzz Podcast #201 posted

2010: SeaWorld Orlando reopens show with orcas

2008: Busch announces Worlds of Discovery in Dubai

2007: Great Wolf announces 4Q06 and full year results

2007: Bell's coming down piece by piece

2007: Geauga Lake announces new and removed attractions, smoke-free

2006: Palace Entertainment sold for $200 million

2005: Vallejo plans to unload Six Flags Marine World

2003: Timbersfest set for June 14 and 15

2003: Six Flags Belgium park guide and photo gallery added to Coaster Grotto

2003: Custom SLC restraints modified

2002: Stratosphere goes back to city with 510-foot ride

2002: Vivendi Universal to open new park in germany

2001: Official Cedar Point site gets a new look

2001: Americana may not reopen

2001: Runaway Reptar track sections have arrived at PKI

2000: Change of address for unofficial Cedar Point site, Spirit of The Point

2000: Kraken construction photos from Orlando

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