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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.

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.

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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...

2025: Ex-Disney menu manager gets three years in prison for hacking menus after firing

2024: Disney will bet $60 billion on the company's future

2019: Yukon Striker opening at Canada's Wonderland

2019: Universal theme park first quarter revenue flat for NBCUniversal

2019: Walt Disney World parks scooters source of lawsuits and conflict

2018: Live coverage: Steel Vengeance media day at Cedar Point

2017: Pacific Park gives Tilt-a-Whirl a shark makeover

2017: Star Wars lands at Disney parks will offer immersive experiences

2017: Pandora employee roles revealed at Animal Kingdom

2017: Kansas approves more oversight of amusement rides

2016: Fans tour site of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom's new Joker

2016: Legoland Florida and Tampa Electric announce new solar energy project

2016: Disney offers peek into Avatar attraction at D23 Expo

2014: Service economy jobs at odds with cost of living in Orlando area

2014: Knoebels installing new roller coaster for 2015, small improvements this year

2013: Ed Hart's development group wants more time to raise money for Kentucky Kingdom

2013: Euro Disney accused of spying on job applicants in French court

2013: Non-profit wants to buy Freestyle Music Park property, but not rides

2013: Marineland sues Toronto Star for libel, protesters agree to stop demonstrating at owner's home

2012: SeaWorld Orlando to build massive new antarctica themed area

2012: Six Flags 1Q EBITDA rises, loss narrows

2011: SeaWorld San Diego stops using plastic bags in gift shops

2011: Son Of Beast: Still closed at Kings Island

2011: Six Flags St. Louis 2011 opening day pictures added to Negative-G

2007: Anaheim approves zoning change for low-cost housing near Disneyland

2007: Dollywood and Mystery Mine media day photos added to Negative-G

2006: Six Flags execs move out of Oklahoma City

2006: Conneaut Lake opening contingent on land sale

2005: Walter Bolliger interviewed regarding Busch Tampa's Sheikra

2005: Falfas happy to return to Cedar Fair

2005: Daniel Snyder considering purchase of all or part of Six Flags

2003: IX Indoor Amusement Park pictures posted online

2002: Roller Coaster Tycoon II headed for stores this fall

2002: Cedar Point employees prepare for opening day

2002: PAX to install new coaster for the State Fair of Texas

2002: How to build your own monorail

2001: Latest set of Talon construction photos posted, including aerial shots

2001: PGA will keep lights on during rolling blackouts

2000: Dorney obtains local approval for new coaster

2000: G5 The world's second dive coaster opens in Taiwan

2000: SOB Preview delayed by lightning strike

2000: S:UE Testing photos for your perousal

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