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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.

New Legoland California roller coaster will be most "intense" yet

The ride is part of a space-themed expansion.

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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...

2025: Review: Mine-Cart Madness at Epic Universe a little rough

2025: Six Dollywood workers still at the park, decades after opening it

2022: Universal Studios Hollywood using electric vehicles for studio tour trams

2022: Sesame Place San Diego designed and operated with autism in mind

2017: Riders rescued from stalled Joker's Jinx at Six Flags America

2017: Indoor amusement park jingle well known to Northeast Ohioans

2017: Elitch Gardens owner looking at developing parking lot land

2016: Up-charge extra hours experiment starts tonight at Magic Kingdom

2016: How some Universal Studios attractions work

2016: New Orleans planners want to appraise former Six Flags site before redeveloping

2015: Holiday World extends Give Kids The World fundraiser, opens media day to first 100 guests to donate

2015: Disney partnering with AmaWaterways for river cruises

2014: Ohio Supreme Court hears Cedar Fair v. Falfas case

2014: New Jersey amusement parks open in time for Easter

2014: SeaWorld loses appeal in OSHA whale proximity case

2011: Cedar fair partners with Guiness World Records

2010: Cedar Fair hopes consumers come back to their amusement parks and spend more

2006: Epcot's Mission: Space reopens after death

2005: Western Playland move going smoothly

2005: Cirque du Soleil starting new show at Tokyo Disney Resort

2005: Silver Dollar City presents World Fest

2004: Bonfante Gardens loses battle to reduce valuation, taxes

2004: MidwestInfoGuide posts BuzzSaw Falls removal photos

2003: Sandusky parking tax could lead to legal fight from Cedar Point

2003: Two men shot in Dominion parking lot

2003: Six Flags Worlds of Adventure denied whale permit by Argentina

2003: Sites cover Scream media day at Six Flags Magic Mountain

2003: Celebration City debuts Ozark Wildcat

2000: New SFO construction pics and a special tribute to the workers

2000: Kraken growing at Sea World

2000: Mexican photos of CCI's Medusa

2000: SOB in <i>Cinci Enquirer</i>

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