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Total revenue and EBITDA down in first quarter for United Parks

Attendance was also down 5%.

Six Flags posts improved results for first quarter

Net revenue up 12%, attendance up 4%, compared to first quarter last year.

Six Flags shuffles some of exec team, including CFO

Long time Cedar Fair CFO Brian Witherow will step down.

Disney experiences division up 7% for quarter despite 1% drop in domestic attendance

Global attendance was up 2%.

Cedar Point gate tops $100

Those planning ahead can get discounts online.

Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open in 2026

The park's future is uncertain.

Six Flags brings back presidents to 10 parks

The decision reverses a regional strategy.

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.

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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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Rollback

On this day in...

2024: Top Thrill 2 faces extended closure for modification

2023: Pennsylvania home to some of the world's oldest roller coasters

2022: Disney reports double the revenue for theme park division over last year

2021: Mom says she was banned by Six Flags for her shorts at Frontier City

2021: Chicago investor behind Indiana Beach negotiating to lease Fantasy Island

2017: Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Legoland Windsor close their water rides after death at Drayton Manor

2017: Kansas considering delay for its new amusement ride regulations

2016: "Walk of shame" an issue for larger enthusiasts

2016: Operator of Universal Studios Japan cancels plans for Okinawa park

2014: Walt Disney World room booking up 3% on 6% higher rates and higher ticket prices

2014: Joyland artifacts dispersing to collectors and preservationists

2014: Fatal fire at Six Flags Great Adventure remembered 30 years later

2011: Man faces felony gun charges for allegedly attempting to bring gun into Six Flags Great America

2010: Q Investments wants Cedar Fair to reinstate distribution

2010: Walt Disney World building Art of Animation value resort

2010: Judge tosses suit to block Coney Island rezoning

2010: Shapiro out as Six Flags CEO, former Paramount Parks takes interim position

2009: Freestyle announces themed areas and entertainment

2009: New Orleans wins restraining order against Six Flags

2008: Annual pass holders get preview of Toy Story Maina at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando

2008: Holiday World offers food alternatives for those with allergies

2006: La Ronde opens Goliath with dozens of Davids

2006: Former Astroworld site sold to developer

2004: Busch Tampa seeks approval of coaster and new restaurant

2004: Universal Shanghai in doubt after some of Orlando design group laid-off

2004: Six Flags America celebrates Maryland culture

2004: Six Flags dancing guy a hit among TV spots

2003: Disney offers deep discounts for resort stays and tickets

2003: Regional amusement parks expect good summer

2003: Playland celebrates 75th birthday

2003: Shooting leaves one person dead outside of Canada's Wonderland

2003: Improvements add to convenience, comfort at Michigan's Adventure

2003: Great Adventure Source posts complete look at Superman from conception to opening

2003: Valleyfair has problems with Steel Venom, misses opening day

2003: Tornado funnel takes shape at Six Flags New England

2000: Son of Beast closed for the weekend

2000: Extreme enthusiast profiled in Detroit paper

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