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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.

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.

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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...

2020: Alleged theme park trespasser sets up funding site

2020: Palace Entertainment opening corporate office in Pittsburgh area

2015: Carowinds' Fury 325 makes successful test run

2014: Houston dinosaur theme park project lands on new site

2013: Geauga Lake property back on the market

2012: Disney Fantasy cruise ship sets sail this month

2009: SeaWorld's Manta to start testing next week

2009: The parks of Egypt added to ThemeParks.ie

2009: Lebanon, TN drops support for Bible Park

2009: Locals line up for jobs at Hard Rock Park

2008: Six Flags latest to announce plans for Dubai

2008: Gilroy Gardens changes hands

2008: ATF investigating fire at Conneaut Lake ballroom

2007: Blackstone acquires Tussauds Group from Dubai Capital for $1.9 billion

2007: Kings Island Central adds Firehawk construction photos

2005: 2005 Coasters' Choice Awards nominees announced

2005: Disneyland resort contributed nearly $10 million to local community in 2004

2005: Michigan's Adventure's Roger Jourden recognized for business achievement

2003: Disney credit card can earn theme park tickets

2002: Author says Boeckling laid ground work for what Cedar Point is today

2002: Final Results of the 2001 Internet Steel Tracked Roller Coaster Poll released

2002: CCI posts layout for new coaster at Cliff's

2002: Jazzland deal stalls at the bank

2002: Disney looks to develop theme parks as 'clusters'

2001: Fire destroys the Idora Park ballroom

2001: X-Flight at Six Flags Worlds of Adventure continues to grow

2001: Kings Dominion to open on 17th for Sneak Preview Day

2001: Texas Cyclone to open without Morgan headrests

2000: Six Flags New England construction pictures

2000: More SFO construction pics

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