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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.

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.

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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...

2022: Epcot pivots new design to include festival space

2021: Universal Orlando stops temperature checks, reduces social distance

2021: Marc Swanson named CEO of SeaWorld Entertainment

2021: SeaWorld Entertainment reports gains in revenue and per capita spending

2021: Amusement parks and hospitality industry face worker shortage

2020: Cedar Fair reports wider loss in the quarter as it prepares for Covid-19 impact

2019: Trademark applications imply forthcoming Star Wars themed beers at Galaxy's Edge

2018: Schlitterbahn park on North Padre sold at auction to IBC

2016: Carowinds guest banned for five years after allegedly entering dark ride to retrieve dropped phone

2015: Universal Orlando announces Skull Island: Reign of Kong

2015: Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens offering "Virginia Thrills" tickets

2015: Ferrari World announces new record breaking roller coaster

2013: Theme park stocks hot with rising prices and dividends

2011: Universal Orlando files trademark suit against developers of "I-Walk" project

2011: Six Flags announces stock split, quarterly dividend

2011: Waldameer opens three rides for the 2011 season

2011: Cedar Point's Windseeker will not be ready for opening day

2010: Cedar Fair releases first quarter results

2009: Disney theme park profit plummets, attendance drops only slightly

2009: Merlin planning third hotel for Alton Towers

2009: Teens compete with adults for summer jobs

2009: North Myrtle Beach ammends code to promote beach side amusement park

2009: Aurora, Ohio loses hundreds of thousands in tax revenue after closure of Geauga Lake

2009: Disney reassigns "Flash Mountain" workers

2008: Cedar Fair 1Q revenue up on pass sales and more operating days

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #111 posted

2008: Q&A: IT is a moving target for Six Flag's CIO

2008: Reeltime Memories: An interview with the daughters of the Virginia Reel's inventor

2008: AmericaCoasters.com posts SFMM update highlighting Thomas Town construction and park improvements

2008: Remembering a Cleveland Legend: Puritas Springs and the Fearsome Cyclone

2007: Kinzel talks about overall state of Cedar Fair in newspaper interview

2005: Historic Kennywood carousel stripped down for the first time

2005: PointBuzz covers maXair media day at Cedar Point

2004: Markey on accidents: Bring in the feds

2004: Witness says ride operators at fault in Six Flags New England death

2004: Disney outlines new attractions for 50th anniversary

2004: Fool columnist optimistic about Cedar Fair units

2004: Six people visit hospital in eight months after ride on Mission: Space

2003: Cedar Fair units hit five-year high

2003: Busch Tampa boss moves to corporate

2003: SpongeBob SquarePants goes 3D at Paramount Parks

2003: Six Flags Great America posts signs prohibiting gum and candy on rides

2002: Xcelerator's station takes shape at Knott's

2002: Vertical Velocity spike completed at Marine World

2002: Six Flags Great America sets Eagle backward, simulator returns

2002: Sfftnet updates with photos of Poltergeist, Scooby Doo

2002: SFDL Ultimate Guide adds opening day photos from Darien Lake

2002: Playland will introduce three new rides and re-open two totally refurbished rides this season

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