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Enchanted Parks boss describes future for former Cedar Flags parks

This season is viewed as a transition year for the parks.

Disney said to be opening second gate in Shanghai

While not confirmed by the company, insiders insist that it's happening.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces longest family launch coaster, Werewolf Gorge

The ride will feature 4,120 feet of track.

SeaWorld San Diego replaces fireworks with drone show in settlement

The lawsuit alleged that SeaWorld was polluting Mission Bay.

Eight college students rescued from vertical lift in Galveston

Firefighters used ladder truck too pull riders off one at a time

Six Flags appoints Ash Walia to CFO post

He previously was CFO for Hot Topic and 99 Cents Only Stores.

Lawsuit seeks $1 million from COTALAND for stuck roller coaster

The park indicates that the ride performed as designed.

New Mandalorian and Grogu mission coming to Smuggler's Run

The Millennium Falcon ride will tie into the movie, also released this week.

Disney names three new presidents for parks, experiences

The shuffle accounts for the retirement of Walt Disney World's president.

Intamin ships short seatbelts for Cedar Point's Millennium Force

A park representative says the manufacturer will provide belts that are the correct length.

Union negotiations put Hersheypark season at risk

The union representing maintenance workers hasn't yet reached an agreement with the park.

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.

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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. ArieForce One, Fun Spot America Atlanta
  9. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  10. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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On this day in...

2025: California's Great America faces imminent closure in 2027

2024: Disney sued over cancelled employee relocation to Florida

2022: Litter of Siberian tiger cubs at Six Flags Great Adventure increase endangered population by 1%

2020: Universal Orlando lays off some theme park workers

2016: More than 240 alligators have been removed from Walt Disney World in the last decade

2015: Disneyland revokes Club 33 membership for 87-year-old, man sues Disney

2013: Review: Magic Mountain's new Full Throttle

2013: Legal briefs pile up with drama in Holiday World ownership case

2011: Al Weiss retiring from Disney after 39 years

2010: Overweight Harry Potter fans turned away from Forbidden Journey

2010: Kennywood's Sky Rocket roller coaster opens in just a few days

2010: Worker loses leg in Sonoma-Marin Fair accident

2009: GM Test Track sponsorship still up in the air

2009: Six Flags extends marketing agreement with Chrysler in 13 parks

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #115 posted

2008: KIExtreme.com posts construction update for Kings Island 2009 project

2005: Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Soaked! expansion hits stores

2005: Universal Studios says still in Singapore casino bid

2004: Enthusiasts flood Ohio for events, including BeastBuzz at PKI

2004: Aggressive discounts mean consumers shouldn't pay full gate at parks

2004: RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 lighting Q&A posted to IGN

2004: Penalty phase of Conneaut Lake tax evasion case delayed

2004: Blackpool matriarch dies shortly after son

2003: PA parks want bingo to compete with slots at horse tracks

2003: Vivendi sits on bids for entertainment business

2002: Knott's Berry Farm debuts Xcelerator

2002: CoasterGallery.com adds Carowinds and more

2002: 25 Cedar Point pictures added to Jes's Roller Coasters

2002: Cedar Fair may appeal property tax increase for Michigan's Adventure

2002: V2 is reopened at Marine World after modifications

2002: Cedar Point employee hospitalized with meningitis

2000: Millennium Force ticket system met with extreme prejudice

2000: Riders stuck on Son of Beast

2000: 10 New SFO pics

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