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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.

Dreamland's Scenic Railway closes for good after more than a century

The ride had been previously damaged by fire.

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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...

2023: DeSantis appointees want to prohibit masks and vaccine requirements at Walt Disney World (in 2023)

2023: Journalist shares experience covering roller coasters and theme parks

2022: B&M track arrives at SeaWorld Orlando, park pretends to not notice on Twitter

2021: K'nex enthusiast builds huge Magnum inspired toy roller coaster in back yard

2021: Covid protocols embrace guest-tracking technology in theme parks

2018: Sesame Place gets certification as autism center

2017: Polar bear dies at SeaWorld San Diego

2017: SeaWorld San Diego ending nightly fireworks, neighbors rejoice

2017: Training program for young adults with disabilities to be offered at Dorney Park

2017: Gondola system for Walt Disney World transportation confirmed in planning documents

2016: Bay Beach will open two rides, third to debut this summer

2014: Long lines for Banshee and on the freeway for King Island's opening day

2014: Disney trades 25% higher starting wage and 401(k) style match for pension

2014: CoasterImage posts photos and video from Banshee media day at Kings Island

2013: SeaWorld Entertainment shares up 24 percent following IPO

2013: New rides make debut at Family Kingdom in Myrtle Beach

2012: Review: Roller Coaster Tycoon 3D

2011: Rezoning for Festival Tennessee denied

2010: PARC spends $28 million on its attractions this year

2010: Promoters hope to have UK's Dreamland open by 2012

2010: Universal parks see slight dip in attendance, rise in per cap, in first quarter

2007: Kings Island bus service continues, cost split three ways

2007: Six Flags' Shapiro paid nearly $4 million in salary and stock, but no bonus

2006: Geauga Lake Today posts off-season photos

2006: Six Flags letting go of Wyandot Lake

2005: Man dies after falling from ride at Tokyo amusement park

2004: Teenage girl falls from Ferris wheel at Joyland

2004: IGN posts RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 video

2004: Van Helsing attraction to open next month at Universal Hollywood

2004: Bomb threat closes I-X Indoor Amusement Park

2002: Batman: Dark Knight soars on media day

2002: IX Indoor Amusement Park covered in photos

2002: CCI posts photos of Indiana Beach's Lost Coaster

2001: Detailed Six Flags Worlds of Adventure park guide released on COASTERnet

2001: New construction pics show rising rides at Great America

2001: Chance Rides files for bankruptcy

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