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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.

Universal Orlando announces Fast & Furious ride for 2027

The ride replaces Rip Ride Rockit.

Six Flags announces offering of $1 billion of senior notes

The notes are due in 2032.

Six Flags will not exercise buy-out option of Six Flags Over Texas

The park is partially owned by a partnership.

Six Flags Magic Mountain converting kids area into Looney Tunes Land

The makeover will introduce two new play areas, retheme five rides and remove two roller coasters and two kids rides.

Lakemont Park sued by county for roller coaster neglect

The suit says the park hasn't maintained Leap The Dips, per its lease agreement.

Cedar Point nearly beats 31-year attendance record, despite overall Six Flags attendance

The 1994 record was 3.617 million guests.

Wild Waves announces final season

The park will open in 2026 for it's last year of operation.

Federal lawsuit challenges Disney's disability policies as too restrictive

The policies were previously revised to battle abuse.

Aerosmith removed from roller coaster preshow at Disney's Hollywood Studios

A Muppets theme will replace the aging rock band.

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Top 100 Coasters

  1. Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point
  2. Velocicoaster, Islands of Adventure
  3. Fury 325, Carowinds
  4. Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa
  5. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  6. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  7. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  8. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Voyage, The, Holiday World

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On this day in...

2022: SeaWorld Entertainment reports higher revenue and net income despite lower attendance compared to 2019

2022: Attendance, net income and EBITDA down for Six Flags compared to 2019

2020: Australian coroner refers fatal Dreamworld accident case to prosecutors

2016: Epcot solar farm shaped like giant Mickey

2015: Comcast confirms King Kong attraction for Universal Orlando during analyst call

2015: Photos: Wunderland, built at a former nuclear plant

2015: New Six Flags Fiesta Texas boss expects boost from Batman

2014: Winter Chill Out at Cedar Point, presented by PointBuzz, raises $13k for Give Kids The World Village

2014: Magic Kingdom tickets up to $99 for one-day, $94 for other three Walt Disney World parks

2014: Gillian's Funland in Sea Isle City closed for good

2014: The Gravity Group pushes wooden roller coaster technology upside down and into China

2012: Disney mobile app ported to iPhone, limits some features to Verizon customers

2011: SeaWorld preparing to put trainers back in the water with orcas

2010: Trainer dies in killer whale show at SeaWorld Orlando

2010: Legoland Florida could eventually include an aquarium attraction

2010: Captain EO returns to Disneyland

2009: Cypress Gardens will reopen with new partner

2009: Oprah calls Holiday World "Wacky"

2006: Great Wolf posts 4th quarter loss

2006: PKI worth $200 million and attracting big names

2006: Shapiro visits Six Flags America while park has uncertain fate

2005: Hildebrandt returns to Cedar Point as new GM

2005: Disney-MGM will host Star Wars weekends around release of Episode III

2005: PowderKeg action photos posted to MidwestInfoGuide

2005: Six Flags America announces water park makeover

2004: 2004 Coasters' Choice Awards nominations announced

2004: Disney says Comcast bid below-market, strong growth ahead

2004: OnRideCentral.com adds Sunami construction photos

2003: Tussauds Group on sale for £500 million

2003: Disney World sponsors come and go

2003: Scream continues to rise above the Magic Mountain skyline

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