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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.

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.

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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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Rollback

On this day in...

2023: Gay Days begins annual festival in Orlando as parks celebrate Pride Month

2022: Knoebels adds $1.5 million to payroll to attract and retain workers

2022: Six Flags names Gary Mick as CFO

2021: College student builds roller coaster model with authentic control system

2018: Two Schlitterbahn maintenance workers charged in water slide death case

2018: Star Wars resort will be tied right in to Disney's Hollywood Studios

2016: New Joker roller coaster closes during its debut at Six Flags Great Adventure

2016: New Disney Springs inspired by coastal Florida towns

2015: Woman dies in jump from free fall attraction at San Bernardino County Fair

2012: Bluegrass Boardwalk opening delayed until 2014

2012: Increased tourism can result in more crime in Central Florida

2011: Famous water skiing elephant dies at Wild Adventures

2011: Sources say Comcast to buy Blackstone's stake in Universal Orlando

2010: Help Give Kids The World win a $250,000 grant from Pepsi

2010: Luna Park opens to huge crowds

2010: Wagoner County calls off election for Bell's Amusement Park sales tax issue

2010: Autistic boy attacked by teens at Idlewild

2010: Pepper spray used on teens at all-ages show at Six Flags Over Texas

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #142 posted

2009: Disney adds time shares despite recession

2007: Marriott signs deal for Nickelodeon branded hotels and water parks

2007: NASA opens $60 million space shuttle simulator attraction

2006: New Orlando City Walk club avoids overdoing a theme

2006: Conneaut Lake Park starts season with high attendance

2005: Early Cedar Fair attendance down, revenue up

2005: Legoland sale may be closer to reality

2005: Cedar Fair names new CFO

2004: New Jersey warns of rigged amusement park games

2004: Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom part of an attitude overhaul

2004: Ride op hit by coaster train at Flamingo Land

2004: Humor: Holiday World regrets angering Gypsy

2004: Coasterimage.com adds DelGrosso's photos

2004: Adventuredome launches Chance-Morgan Sling Shot

2004: Wig causes Coney Island Cyclone to stall mid-cycle

2001: Cedar Fair completes acquisition of Michigan's Adventure

2001: Cedar Point and Six Flags blitz North Coast with advertising

2001: CoasterBuzz announces Roller Coaster Rollback

2001: Coaster desktop wallpaper for download at Webshots

2001: New Michigan's Adventure photos added to Front Seat Photos.com

2001: X construction continues at Magic Mountain

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