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Six Flags appoints Ash Walia to CFO post

He previously was CFO for Hot Topic and 99 Cents Only Stores.

Lawsuit seeks $1 million from COTALAND for stuck roller coaster

The park indicates that the ride performed as designed.

New Mandalorian and Grogu mission coming to Smuggler's Run

The Millennium Falcon ride will tie into the movie, also released this week.

Disney names three new presidents for parks, experiences

The shuffle accounts for the retirement of Walt Disney World's president.

Intamin ships short seatbelts for Cedar Point's Millennium Force

A park representative says the manufacturer will provide belts that are the correct length.

Union negotiations put Hersheypark season at risk

The union representing maintenance workers hasn't yet reached an agreement with the park.

Total revenue and EBITDA down in first quarter for United Parks

Attendance was also down 5%.

Six Flags posts improved results for first quarter

Net revenue up 12%, attendance up 4%, compared to first quarter last year.

Six Flags shuffles some of exec team, including CFO

Long time Cedar Fair CFO Brian Witherow will step down.

Disney experiences division up 7% for quarter despite 1% drop in domestic attendance

Global attendance was up 2%.

Cedar Point gate tops $100

Those planning ahead can get discounts online.

Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open in 2026

The park's future is uncertain.

Six Flags brings back presidents to 10 parks

The decision reverses a regional strategy.

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.

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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. ArieForce One, Fun Spot America Atlanta
  9. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  10. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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On this day in...

2023: David Dean, owner of former Joyland in Lubbock dies of cancer

2022: Spiegel: Long lines and staffing shortages this year at theme parks

2019: NYT Review: Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland

2019: Doctor sues Six Flags Great Adventure over alledged neck injuries

2019: 7-Year-old boy reportedly falls from roller coaster at Lightwater Valley

2019: Dorney Park pulls bullets with names on them from merchandise offering

2017: Wolfgang Puck and other new restaurants coming to Disney Springs

2016: Margate's Dreamland fails to reach expected visitor volume, enters administration

2016: Universal Orlando is first mover on summer price hike for single-day, single-park tickets

2016: Conneaut Lake Park open, Blue Streak still being refurbished

2016: New York Daily News publishes hit piece on amusement safety

2013: US theme park revenue making significant recovery since 2009

2013: Disneyland worker charged with having a destructive device following dry ice "bomb"

2013: Union mechanics still on strike after four weeks at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

2012: Annual "best guess" theme park attendance report posted for 2011

2011: South Carolina inspector only issued one citation in four years before fatal crash

2011: Riders review the new Zippin Pippin

2010: Polk County tourism boss impressed with Legoland operations

2008: Kentucky report blames Six Flags accident on cable fatigue, operator error

2007: Harry Potter officially coming to Islands of Adventure

2006: Arizona officials skeptical of Grand Canyon theme park plan

2005: Bonfante Gardens sells land, drastically reduces debt

2005: Nashville Valley Amusement Park closes

2005: Bahari, Splashin' Safari photos from Holiday World added to Negative-G

2002: Six Flags gets court approval to run Jazzland for the season

2002: Cleveland paper ranks Cedar Point, Worlds of Adventure coasters

2002: Sandusky wants to charge Cedar Point goers parking tax

2002: VisionLand will open starting with water park

2002: Hypersonic's modified train cycling course

2000: New pictures from IOA, SF America, Disneyworld

2000: Superman: Ride Of Steel (Six Flaga America) pics added

2000: Ride op hurt in floorless coaster accident at SFO

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