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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.

Dreamland's Scenic Railway closes for good after more than a century

The ride had been previously damaged by fire.

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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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Rollback

On this day in...

2025: Epic Universe expected to have $2 billion economic impact in first year

2023: Wildcat's Revenge topped off at Hersheypark

2022: Report says safety sensor was adjusted prior to fatal accident on Orlando Free Fall

2022: Protesters block a single road near Walt Disney World, are convinced they win

2019: Walt Disney World can now run up to 25% of the resort on solar

2019: Tigris roller coaster previewed at Busch Gardens Tampa

2019: Universal Orlando wins suit that accused resort of stealing idea for chocolate factory restaurant

2018: Disney lobbying for Florida amendment that would defer gambling rights to voters

2018: Billion-dollar Warner Bros. theme park set to open in Abu Dhabi in July

2017: Kids break into Thorpe Park at night, climb 205-foot Stealth roller coaster

2014: New Splash Adventure owners make a dramatic point to remove parking fees

2013: Iron Rattler testing at Six Flag Fiesta Texas

2013: Universal Orlando offers resort and volunteer packages to benefit Give Kids The World

2013: Brady Bunch cast members returning to Kings Island

2012: Speed roller coaster moving from one end of the Las Vegas strip to the other

2012: Great Wolf gets a better buy-out deal

2011: Walt Disney World boss says non-park investments will drive people to parks

2011: Universal Studios Hollywood, GE use alternative energy

2011: CoasterBuzz Podcast #203 posted

2009: CoasterBuzz posts high definition video of Kings Island's Diamondback

2009: Waldameer preps its Mega Disk-O

2009: Themed Entertainment Association and Economics Research Associates post attendance estimates

2009: Six Flags offers to swap debt for equity

2007: Kings Island drops bus service for city workers

2007: PARC names St. John and Partners for agency

2007: Six Flags offers sale proceeds to lenders, intends to use remainder to reduce debt

2007: Township supervisors approve zoning change for Conneaut land sale

2007: The Voyage named #1 "scare you silly" coaster

2006: Thorpe Park closes gates with capacity crowd

2006: Shapiro opens Six Flags New England with new focus

2006: CoasterBuzz Podcast #28 posted

2006: CoasterBuzz Podcast #27 posted

2005: Panel formed to jump-start Pavilion plan

2005: Hong Kong natives flood Orlando to learn the Disney way

2005: Ratanga Junction photos added to ThemeParks.ie

2002: Jazzland running out of money, ex-bidder says Six Flags is interested

2001: Midwest flooding submerges Valleyfair's Excalibur

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