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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.

Federal lawsuit challenges Disney's disability policies as too restrictive

The policies were previously revised to battle abuse.

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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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Rollback

On this day in...

2025: Feature: Dolly Parton's business empire over the years

2025: Oakwood theme park closed permanently

2024: Teen shot outside of Six Flags Over Georgia as officers called for "unruly crowd"

2024: Couple sues Universal Orlando for alleged brain injury on Rip Ride Rocket

2022: Knoebels acquires Bayern Kurve rides, will debut one in 2023

2019: Disney begins showing Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge to press

2015: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom moves remaining elephants to be with more elephants

2015: Darien Lake seeks tax exemption for improvements

2015: SeaWorld Orlando teases Sea Lion High

2014: Cedar Point announces Lighthouse Point expansion with 52 new cabins

2014: Universal Orlando teams up with Second Harvest to deliver food to OC middle schools

2013: Six Flags Over Georgia retires after 45 years with the company

2012: Disneyland locked down for suspicious scroll of paper

2011: MouseZoom soft-launched, preview the Walt Disney World inspired sister site to CoasterBuzz

2011: Ride operator sentenced in Wisconsin Dells accident

2010: Texas Giant sports steel track in $10 million upgrade

2009: Disney may lose GM sponsorship for Test Track

2009: Coney Island residents not happy with zoning proposal

2009: Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort accused of sexual harassment and racial discrimination

2009: Parish pushes Alton Towers to fund road to ease traffic

2009: Prowler construction pictures added to Negative-G

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #106 posted

2005: Fire wipes out Spectrum Manufacturing, an amusement equipment maker

2005: White Water Bay in Oklahoma City introduces Mega-Wedgie slide

2005: Minsk theme park in China declared bankrupt

2004: Eisner remains Disney CEO, loses board chair position

2003: Conneaut likely to open, attendance up last year

2002: Fire destroys Whalom Park ballroom

2002: Media gets a sneak peek of Tomb Raider: The Ride

2002: Goliath keeps growing at Six Flags Holland

2002: Knott's 3rd annual Winter Coaster Solace includes industry's big names

2002: Final 2001 pre-season behind-the-scenes tour at Astroworld

2001: Batman: Knight Flight and Kraken preview on Badnitrus

2001: Last track sections have arrived for new PKI coaster

2001: Cinci paper describes battle for vacation dollars in Ohio

2001: Six Flags Over Texas opens for 40th anniversary season as Titan construction continues

2001: New Cornball Express Photos Released

2001: More track and supports arrive at Magic Mountain

2000: WoF Boomerang construction complete

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