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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.

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.

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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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On this day in...

2020: Disney will furlough non-union park workers, will pay for health insurance

2019: Orlando SeaWorld properties are all autism certified

2018: Rumors continue around fourth Universal gate in Florida

2015: Six Flags Over Texas previews its Justice League dark ride

2014: Zumanjaro topped off at Six Flags Great Adventure

2012: Coney Island opens its historic attractions for another season

2012: Canada's oldest steel coaster, at Chippewa Park, will be retired for safety reasons

2009: New Hard Rock Park owners ditch the name

2008: SeaWorld Orlando announces new thrill ride, part coaster, part animal attraction

2008: Amusement parks play to international audiences

2008: Six Flags and Nintendo renew the Wii Experience attraction

2008: Third suit filed in Great Escape outbreak

2007: CoasterBuzz Podcast #70 posted

2006: Volunteers finish cleanup weekend at Conneaut Lake Park

2006: Tatsu's circuit completed at Six Flags Magic Mountain

2006: Universal Orlando reports record profit

2006: Upgrades adhere to Shamu's schedule

2005: 2005 Coasters' Choice Awards winners announced

2003: Ghost Town may live up to its name after sale

2002: Toledo paper goes to the platform of Wicked Twister

2002: Time Warner still loses in Six Flags Over Georgia case

2002: Drachen Fire: little more than a memory

2002: New attractions, new audiences, new challenges for theme parks

2002: Tourists jam theme parks for holiday

2001: New Titan and Batman: The Ride photos from Lone Star

2001: New Kennywood construction pictures show Phantom's crazy pull-out

2001: Bonfante Gardens nearing opening day

2001: Six Flags Over Georgia's DeJa Vu first to complete structure

2001: New Cornball Express photos at CCI site

2001: Batman Knight Flight computer model complete

2000: Michigan's Adventure to host enthusiast event in 2000

2000: Millennium Force in <i>Playboy</i>

2000: SFKK opening weekend pictures

2000: Superman complete at SFNE, with photos

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