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Enchanted Parks boss describes future for former Cedar Flags parks

This season is viewed as a transition year for the parks.

Disney said to be opening second gate in Shanghai

While not confirmed by the company, insiders insist that it's happening.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces longest family launch coaster, Werewolf Gorge

The ride will feature 4,120 feet of track.

SeaWorld San Diego replaces fireworks with drone show in settlement

The lawsuit alleged that SeaWorld was polluting Mission Bay.

Eight college students rescued from vertical lift in Galveston

Firefighters used ladder truck too pull riders off one at a time

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.

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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...

2025: Marineland selling its amusement rides

2024: Universal continues Epic reveals with Dark Universe video

2024: UPDATED: Man dies after being struck by Kings Island's Banshee roller coaster in restricted area

2023: Hybrid roller coaster Zambezi Zinger opens at Worlds of Fun

2023: Large fire causes evacuation at Europa Park

2023: Former Reedy Creek goes silent on firefighters' contract around Walt Disney World

2022: Cedar Fair reopens Sawmill Creek

2018: Investigator says emergency stop button may have prevented deaths in 2016 deaths at Gold Coast Dreamworld

2018: Demolition of Lesourdsville Lake/Americana to begin soon

2018: New Universal Studios Florida night show to focus on park IP

2018: Lake Winnepesaukah fined for improper injury reporting, former employee calls for more training

2017: Disney theme park auction includes hand-drawn park map expected to fetch $900k

2017: Theme park impact on property values uncertain

2016: Dollywood's Lightning Rod closed following a nationwide recall by the manufacturer

2016: Six Flags considering investment in Saudi Arabia

2016: Universal Orlando also donates $1 million to OneOrlando fund

2015: Lagoon battles rumors as its new roller coaster faces delays

2015: Teen paralyzed after jumping coaster fence sues operator

2014: Food truck event coming to Downtown Disney at WDW

2013: Transformers ride opens at Universal Orlando, continues years of improvements

2013: Zippin Pippin likely to serve its millionth rider in the next week

2011: Kennywood puts Pitt Fall up for sale

2011: Universal Orlando matches Walt Disney World ticket prices

2011: Cedar Fair Entertainment names Matthew Ouimet president

2009: Freestyle working to establish partnerships, has cash to survive economy

2006: Indiana Beach guests face time zone confusion

2006: Kings Island had more visitors, Cedar Point more income in '05

2006: Faster coasters have reliability issues

2006: Boy falls to his death from Ferris wheel

2006: BeastBuzz photos, video added to ExtremePKI.com

2005: Experts say thrill rides pose little danger

2005: Disney fights federal oversight

2005: Man falls from Chaos ride in Omaha

2002: Hypersonic back in business at Dominion, 2003 announcement set for today

2002: LeSourdsville Lake guide and photos added to Ohio Theme Parks

2001: Lake Compounce doesn't have policy for working around coaster

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