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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.

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.

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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...

2022: Former Waco news anchor takes GM position at Six Flags Over Texas

2022: Northwestern theme park engineering group enters attraction competitions

2020: Orange County Florida mayor spins up economic recovery council with theme park execs

2020: UPDATED: Cedar Fair to offer $1 billion in senior secured notes

2018: Walt Disney World announces 50 megawatt solar facility

2018: Kung Fu Panda will replace Shrek at Universal Studios Hollywood with 3D projection mapping tech

2017: SeaWorld sees its final orca birth at the San Antonio park

2017: Feature: Disney's post-Potter theme park renaissance

2016: Disney teases new evening attractions at Animal Kingdom

2016: Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi set to open in 2018

2015: Reporter tries on jobs at Keansburg Amusement Park

2015: Kings Island shakes up its food options

2012: Activists allege inadequate care for animals at Lagoon

2012: British tourists accused of stealing penguin from Australia's Sea World

2012: Six Flags St. Louis opening weekend pictures added to Negative-G

2012: Universal Studios Florida previews its night time Cinematic Spectacular

2011: Orlando rejects plan for Orlando Thrill Park

2011: NPR: Dollywood is like the Dolly the woman

2011: Indiana Beach racing to finish new area of park

2010: European travelers stranded in Central Florida from volcano ash offered free tickets to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens

2010: Minnesota developer withdraws proposal for New Orleans amusement park

2010: Martin & Vleminckx will build Zippin Pippin roller coaster in Green Bay

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #137 posted

2009: Walt Disney museum planned for San Francisco Bay area

2009: Lolly Swing topples over at Puyallup Spring Fair

2009: Six Flags trades on OTC using ticker symbol SIXF

2009: Busch: TEA/ERA attendance report isn't even close

2007: PointBuzz posts Cedar Point and Maverick updates

2006: Original Western Playland park uncertain

2006: Future uncertain for Wild Waves & Enchanted Village

2006: Huge new indoor water park resort planned for Indiana

2004: Elands escape from Six Flags Great Adventure

2004: Cypress Gardens owner details plans for park

2001: Kombo opens at Indianapolis Zoo

2000: New (2nd series) of SFH Preview Day pictures online

2000: <i>Register</i> says testing on Millennium Force is finished.

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