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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.

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.

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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...

2023: Universal's Texas project gets green light from local city council

2022: (UPDATED) Walt Disney Company facing internal pressure over Florida's "don't say gay" bill

2021: Video: Korey explains all the roller coasters

2020: Business as usual for now in Orlando theme parks amid coronavirus concerns

2018: Cedar Point to boost seasonal pay 5 to 10%

2018: Disney posts flyover of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge construction site

2017: Marvel super heroes spreading out in Disney theme parks, though not in Florida

2015: Action Park will reportedly build slide with vertical loop

2012: Flower and Garden Festival returns to Epcot

2011: Rasulo tells analysts he doesn't expect gas prices alone to deter Disney vacations

2011: Plans for Tennessee theme park complex met with skepticism

2010: Cedar Fair considered auction before Apollo deal

2010: Trial begins on Six Flags bankruptcy reorganization plan

2010: SeaWorld Orlando and family of victim move to block airing of attack video

2010: Seattle Center's closing amusement park may be replaced by Chihuly glass exhibit

2010: Police charge Busch Gardens Tampa cashier in theft of ticket money

2009: Cedar Fair reduces annual distribution to $1.00, wants to sell Valleyfair and Worlds of Fun

2009: DelGrosso's to open three rides from Cypress Gardens

2009: Ocean City park found not liable for midway game injury

2009: Hard Rock Park reaching out to area businesses

2007: Six Flags New Orleans future still a mystery

2007: Some Pavilion rides find new home in Myrtle Beach

2007: Dozens sick after visit to Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio

2005: Myrtle Beach development corp. will discuss getting Pavilion project on track

2004: Paramount Parks to sponsor Las Vegas monorail

2004: Six Flags Elitch Gardens announces Half Pipe

2004: Cedar Fair increases quarterly distribution again

2001: X-Flight grows a loop and continues to blossom

2001: MGM park in Las Vegas closed to public, converts to group facility

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