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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.

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.

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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: Busch Gardens Williamsburg retiring Davinci's Cradle

2022: Comcast theme park business up 151% for quarter over last year

2021: Disney previews Disney Wish cruise ship with Aqua Mouse, their first "attraction at sea"

2019: Westchester County officials in conflict with Playland operator Standard Amusements

2016: Marty Sklar talks about Imagineering, working with Walt and failure

2016: Finance guy in phantom Dreamvision project ignores lawsuit, must pay back investor

2015: Six Flags Great Adventure not changing course over solar plans

2015: Cedar Fair expecting excellent year, announces FUNforward 2.0 initiative

2014: Busch Gardens Tampa posts video of new Falcon's Fury drop tower

2014: Disney announces $800 million increase for Shanghai Disneyland

2013: Disney opening three parks for 24 hours on May 24

2011: Weather affects Ohio WindSeeker ride openings

2011: Ohio State theme park engineering group prepares members for industry jobs

2011: Agreement extends efforts to reopen Kentucky Kingdom

2010: Q Funding wants two new board members for Cedar Fair

2010: Mr. Six has a new companion: Little Six

2009: Florida legislature votes to keep theme park blueprints confidential

2009: Chicago Museum of Science and Industry opens Harry Potter exhibit

2009: Flu case could impact attendance of Orlando theme parks

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #110 posted

2008: Kings Island focuses on safety

2008: Three Expoland execs indicted over fatal accident

2008: Branson sticks to what it knows to ride out recession

2004: Feds get involved with Wichita Ferris wheel accident

2004: Ravine Flyer II finally approved for Waldameer

2004: Comcast drops Disney bid

2004: OSHA Investigates claims Disney denied bathroom breaks

2003: Conneaut may be denied loan, miss opening day

2003: Euro Disney posts mid-year $90 million loss

2003: Six Flags Elitch Gardens thinks paying customers want to swim in garbage

2003: Stratosphere to unveil new thrill ride

2002: Photo gallery of Disney's Animal Kingdom posted on ACN

2002: Conneaut Blue Streak fans donate time to paint the ride

2000: Villain workers take a ride, moment captured on film

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