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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. 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

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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On this day in...

2025: Six Flags releases Q4 results for 2024

2024: Walt Disney World Resort guests will get free time in water park on check-in day in 2025

2024: Doctor's husband files wrongful death suit against Raglan Road and Disney

2018: Disney to invest 2 billion euro in Paris studio park

2018: Joel Manby out as CEO at SeaWorld Entertainment

2017: Engadget has a bad experience with Six Flags VR coaster

2017: Ghost Town in the Sky is for sale at $4.5 million

2017: Cedar Point officials share plans in off-season fundraiser/tour, but not about Mean Streak

2016: Disney introduces variable pricing based mostly on seasonal demand

2015: Magic Kingdom opens first phase of new viewing areas for fireworks, parades

2015: Walt Disney World offers peek into development of Avatar land for Animal Kingdom

2015: SeaWorld Parks posts lower attendance, revenue, net income for 4Q and the year

2014: Universal Orlando follows Walt Disney World with price hike

2013: Cedar Fair announces distribution, expects $2.50 per unit this year

2013: Reedy Creek firefighters want state to force Disney to abide by third-party mediator

2013: Magic Springs announces water play structure for 2013

2012: Judge says former Cedar Fair COO Jack Falfas entitled to pay, not job

2009: Sesame Street project coming together at Busch Gardens Europe

2009: Jungle Cruise skippers will cross the Pacific to spiel in Tokyo

2009: Dubai Formula One theme park project on hold

2009: In-flight box office company to sell tickets for "major theme park" operator

2009: Free rides on Speed in Vegas, if you can eat The Bomb

2009: Kennywood's Rosemeyer to lose PR job

2009: Star Trek: The Experience will see new life in downtown Las Vegas

2008: Six Flags Magic Mountain 2009 coaster will be family ride

2008: Siemens uses Epcot as brand-building platform

2008: Analysts predict Busch to announce SeaWorld for China

2008: Fly to The Moon simulator 3D film coming to several Six Flags Over Texas and Great Adventure

2007: Georgia offering tax relief to developers for building attractions

2007: Disney sues Anaheim over housing plan

2006: CoasterBuzz Podcast #23 posted

2006: Santa's Village and its Polar Dome Ice arena shuttered with talks of impending sale

2006: Shapiro discusses 2006 plans and beyond for Six Flags

2006: PKICentral.com adds dozens of photos of Nick Universe

2006: Boy falls from Cypress Gardens Triple Hurricane

2004: Nation's largest public pension fund to withhold votes for Eisner

2004: Sledgehammer and Oki Doki completed at Bobbejaanland

2003: Busch Entertainment names new president

2003: Ed Markey presses on for federal regulation, despite recent studies

2002: SFWoA Online opens "Digital SFWoA" with hundreds of photos

2002: Marine World officially reveals details of Vertical Velocity redesign

2002: CMG Models completes the Idora Wildcat model

2002: Dorney officially announces Meteor

2002: ThemeParksOnline.org adds Sandy Lake Park guide

2001: Six Flags Great America releases info on new Super Invertigo and Impulse

2000: Still more SFO construction photos!

2000: Medusa construction pictures from SFMW

2000: Batman Knight Flight's first drop complete (with pics)

2000: SFO Construction Pics

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