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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.

Universal Orlando announces Fast & Furious ride for 2027

The ride replaces Rip Ride Rockit.

Six Flags announces offering of $1 billion of senior notes

The notes are due in 2032.

Six Flags will not exercise buy-out option of Six Flags Over Texas

The park is partially owned by a partnership.

Six Flags Magic Mountain converting kids area into Looney Tunes Land

The makeover will introduce two new play areas, retheme five rides and remove two roller coasters and two kids rides.

Lakemont Park sued by county for roller coaster neglect

The suit says the park hasn't maintained Leap The Dips, per its lease agreement.

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Top 100 Coasters

  1. Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point
  2. Velocicoaster, Islands of Adventure
  3. Fury 325, Carowinds
  4. Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa
  5. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  6. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  7. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  8. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Voyage, The, Holiday World

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On this day in...

2024: Anaheim's planning commission approves initial plan for Disneyland expansion

2024: Rampage at Alabama Adventure closed in 2024 for steel track conversion

2020: Disneyland will close starting Saturday after governor limits gathering

2020: Iger says Disney "sobered" at shareholder meeting by pandemic

2019: Universal Orlando teases new Harry Potter roller coaster in video for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

2019: Six Flags announces CEO Jim Reid-Anderson intends to retire in 2020

2019: Lawsuit says E.T. ride crushed boy's foot at Universal Studios Florida

2019: Disney completes acquisition of land for second private island cruise retreat

2017: Disney teases AI driven, machine learning characters at SXSW Interactive conference

2014: New Thunderbolt opening at Coney Island in May

2013: Darien Lake granted tax incentives for expansion

2012: Alton Towers expected to pay £100k for road improvements

2012: Galveston's Electric Park was intended for the social elite in the early 1900's

2012: Dinosaurs begin sprouting up at Dorney Park

2012: Legoland Florida uses event to promote "girl" blocks

2012: Gaylord-Dollywood project in Nashville may receive 60% tax break

2011: Sahara Hotel and Casino closing in May

2011: Lightwater Valley announces Skeleton Cove

2010: Disney hits goal of one million volunteers in ticket offer

2010: Idaho House committee OK's minimum wage exemption for amusement parks

2009: Six Flags at risk for bankruptcy

2009: Ghost Town files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

2007: Cedar Fair increases quarterly distribution

2007: U.S. security scares off foreign tourists

2007: Kennywood embraces digital media

2004: CoasterDynamix launches Web site

2004: Geauga Lake purchase was a big secret

2004: Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens

2004: Holiday World's Will Koch will be featured in online seminar

2003: Cedar Fair ups quarterly cash distribution 5%

2003: Disney's Florida parks continue to stuggle under threat of war

2003: Top Thrill Dragster reaches 120mph... on Badnitrus!

2003: Pittsburgh Pirates give away free Six Flags tickets

2003: Vertical construction nears completion on Magic Mountain's Scream

2003: S&S/Arrow announces new coaster featuring soft little fuzzy bunnies in sensitive areas

2003: Trains arrive on site at Six Flags Great Adventure for flyer

2003: Steel Venom constuction pictures posted to CoasterGallery.com

2001: Wardley: Yes, a B&M flying coaster at Alton Towers in 2002

2001: Six Flags not busted in Texas for unreported ride accidents

2001: Photos added of the largest drive-thru Safari outside Africa

2001: X track arrives at Six Flags Magic Mountain

2001: X-Flight construction gets loopy

2001: Morgan meets Arrow on Kennywood's Phantom

2001: Idora Park may demolish coasters following ballroom fire

2001: CCI shows rendering of Cheetah at Wild Adventures

2000: News about Cedar Point at Spirit of the Point

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