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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

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On this day in...

2024: SeaWorld Orlando targets spring opening for Penguin Trek

2023: TikTok videos defeating safety measures prompts Disneyland warning

2017: Reedy Creek firefighters settle contract dispute pending vote

2016: More fighting, no voting, over Six Flags Great Adventure solar project

2016: Ramapo, NY courting Merlin for new Legoland

2015: Magic Kingdom single-day ticket price now $105, first to cross the $100 barrier

2015: Alleged shooter caught after injuring two at Fun Spot in Orlando

2015: Fire destroys three buildings at shuttered Dogpatch USA

2015: DelGrosso's announces new ride for 2015, water park for 2016

2012: Kentucky Kingdom to reopen as Bluegrass Boardwalk in 2013, operated by Koch family

2012: Universal Orlando celebrates Mardi Gras

2012: Las Vegas strip might be over its family-friendly phase

2012: Time posts a list of the top 10 weirdest amusement parks

2011: Six Flags America adds "Survivor Live" show

2011: Ferrari World marks 100 days of operation, "overwhelmed" with success

2010: Green Bay park committee wants to move forward to acquire Zippin Pippin rights

2010: Ferrari World to open in Abu Dhabi in second half of 2010

2010: Law firm files class action suit against Cedar Fair alleging false statements in proxy

2009: Discount deals biggest seen in years in Orlando and other parks

2009: Tennessee begins ride inspection program

2009: Coasterimage.com adds Magic Kingdom photos and videos

2008: Shapiro affirms Six Flags Magic Mountain's future at press conference, promises coaster for 2009

2008: Agawam zoning board upholds Six Flags New England stop-work order

2006: Six Flags New England gets Catapult and Splash Water from Astroworld

2006: Paramount's Great America announces Survivor The Ride

2005: Massachusetts official calls for sweeping changes to regulate fair rides

2005: Myrtle Beach mayor, councilman and development corp continue battle over Pavilion

2005: Six Flags New England announces spinning coaster and new slide

2005: RollerCoaster Tycoon branded toy debuts at trade show

2004: Eisner says Disney is in good shape

2004: PKI-Central.com updates with 23 photos of Boomerang Bay construction

2004: DelGrosso's to add two coasters, free-fall ride

2001: Millennium Force construction photos revealed one year later

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