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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.

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.

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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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On this day in...

2021: Knott's Berry Farm to reopen with inexpensive season pass option

2020: Disney enters $5 billion credit agreement

2020: Disney posts video on the science of Rock 'n' Rollercoaster's launch system

2020: Bob Iger reasserting control at Disney as much of business is shuttered

2017: New SeaWorld Orlando river rapids ride, Infinity Falls, will feature largest drop of its kind

2017: Live from Kings Island, Mystic Timbers media preview

2016: Disney and Duke Energy producing 5 megawatts with solar farm at Walt Disney World

2016: Developer pitches amusement park for former Six Flags New Orleans site

2015: One dead, one injured in accident at Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World

2015: Joyland owners say the park will finally be torn down

2015: PortAventura celebrating its 20th anniversary

2015: Latest SeaWorld lawsuit frames animal abuse allegations as deceptive marketing

2012: Youngstown historians remember Idora Park

2012: Kennywood applies for beer permit

2012: Universal planning indoor park in Russia

2011: Disney study says Walt Disney World adds $18.2 billion to Florida economy

2011: Tokyo Disneyland to reopen Friday

2010: Health care reform law causes confusion for amusement park operators

2010: Planet Snoopy set to open at Kings Island

2010: Cedar Fair sues Santa Clara again over 49ers stadium proposal

2010: Universal and SeaWorld will negotiate future of Orlando Flex Ticket

2010: SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment hires IT exec away from Walt Disney World

2007: Led Zeppelin coaster will be featured at Hard Rock Park

2006: Woman dies after riding Disney's Mission:Space

2006: Six Flags to reimburse Snyder for most expenses in proxy fight

2006: Six Flags letting go of Waterworld Sacramento

2005: Legoland sale expected to close this summer

2005: Six Flags and Disney farm development rumor won't die

2001: Hard hat tour reveals X-Flight trains to adrenaline junkies

2001: Magic Mountain's new rides continue to come a long slowly

2001: TV commercials for Playland in Vancouver posted to Web

2001: Win prom night at Magic Mountain for your school

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