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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: SeaWorld San Antonio applies for permits for family inverted roller coaster

2025: Tariffs create uncertain environment for amusement parks

2025: Waldameer announces water park expansion for 2026

2024: Camels briefly escape enclosure at Cedar Point

2024: Knott's Berry Farm asks guests to alert security to line jumpers

2024: Riders stuck upside-down on Oaks Amusement Park pendulum ride

2022: SeaWorld Entertainment names new CFO

2019: New Harry Potter roller coaster posts lines as long as 10 hours on opening day

2019: Six Flags Great Adventure almost entirely powered by solar energy

2016: Skull Island: Reign of Kong open for previews at Universal's Islands of Adventure

2016: Six Flags Over Georgia retires the bumper cars

2016: Shanghai Disney Resort is officially open

2015: Wet 'n Wild Orlando to close at the end of 2016

2015: Dorney Park hosting barbecue and brew event

2015: Coney Island (Ohio) will make Father's Day all about BBQ and bacon

2014: Cedar Point celebrating Blue Streak roller coaster's 50th anniversary

2014: Jimmy Fallon shooting Tonight Show at Universal Orlando this week

2014: Indianapolis Zoo moves to dynamic pricing

2013: Food and merchandise part of Orlando theme park battle

2013: Family of Chinese woman who died in traffic accident outside of Dorney sues park, driver, others

2011: Report estimates theme park attendance, Universal Orlando wins big

2011: California looks into 284 medical incidents at Orange County theme parks

2010: SEC filing confirms departure of Jack Falfas from Cedar Fair

2010: Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens with celebrity gala at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure

2009: Parks offer discounts and free stuff to keep guests coming

2009: Paralyzed marine denied free entrance to Michigan's Adventure

2008: Geauga Lake auction begins, Big Dipper sells for $5,000

2005: California court rules park rides are common carriers

2004: Oakwood investigation considers US deaths on Intamin rides

2004: New York state bill clarifies amusement park tax

2004: Study says New Orleans water park has potential despite Six Flags

2004: Two former Cedar Fair execs sue three current over reorganization

2003: Paul Drabek shares Stark Raven Mad 2003 pictures

2003: 65 New Kings Dominion pictures added to COASTER-net

2002: Busch Williamsburg named most beautiful park for tenth consecutive year

2002: One Click adds all new Chessington World of Adventure photos

2002: SafeTzone targets lost kids with radio transmitters

2002: Coasterpalooza 2002 held at Paramount's Great America

2002: Six Flags New England seeks child labor exemption

2002: VisionLand opens water park

2001: Six Flags to get conditional zoning certificate for Worlds of Adventure

2000: More Plunge photos from the farm

2000: Superman to reopen at Six Flags America

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