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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...

2023: Holiday World closes Raging Rapids after three decades

2020: Walt Disney World cancels Halloween event, promises "modified" Food & Wine

2019: Teenager told he can't work at Six Flags Splashtown because of earrings

2015: Six Flags Great America boosts its minimum wage to $9

2015: Disney automatic savings program accidentally withdraws extra money from customer accounts

2015: Some analysts believe the worst is over for SeaWorld

2014: Universal Orlando sets July 8 as opening date for Harry Potter expansion

2013: Remembering Geauga Lake

2013: Developer proposes world's tallest roller coaster for Las Vegas

2012: Guests can "Glow With The Show" at Disney California Adventure

2012: Wizarding World of Harry Potter turns 2 at Islands of Adventure

2009: Orlando officials think city is on a federal no-gathering list

2008: Florida developer wins bid for Wild West World

2007: Six Flags and Red Zone acquire dick clark productions

2007: Coney Island Plan Scaled Back

2006: Disney's Pirates makeover may be too much for some fans

2006: ACLU looking into employee complaints about Six Flags hairstyle standards

2005: Atlantic City flume runs without water, tosses rider

2003: Developers want to build new park on Long Island

2003: Cedar Fair acquires more land for Dorney

2003: Millbrook Park side friction model complete

2002: Disneyland Paris currency exchange robbed

2002: Riders try to set record on Compounce Wildcat for cash and prizes

2002: Contestants ride roller coaster for 34 days to win car

2002: Potential Nashville Thrillopolis site out of the running

2001: Investigators don't know why groundskeeper was struck by train

2001: Expedition GeForce opens to public

2001: Woman allegedly raped by co-worker at Kentucky Kingdom

2000: Superman breaks chain again

2000: Analysts say Cedar Fair is a good investment for patient investors

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