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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.

Cedar Point nearly beats 31-year attendance record, despite overall Six Flags attendance

The 1994 record was 3.617 million guests.

Wild Waves announces final season

The park will open in 2026 for it's last year of operation.

Federal lawsuit challenges Disney's disability policies as too restrictive

The policies were previously revised to battle abuse.

Aerosmith removed from roller coaster preshow at Disney's Hollywood Studios

A Muppets theme will replace the aging rock band.

Six Flags appoints John Reilly as CEO

The executive has previous experience at Palace Entertainment and the former SeaWorld Entertainment.

Kings Island's Flight of Fear was almost a Star Trek themed roller coaster

The designer eventually pivoted to the Outer Limits.

Disney posts 9% increase in experiences operating income for fiscal year

Launch of the Disney Treasure and cruise line affected results.

Disney planning dynamic pricing for domestic parks

A test has been running at the Paris park for the last year.

Herschend to acquire Silverwood

Herschend adds largest amusement & water park in Northwest to its portfolio.

Six Flags reports loss despite higher attendance

EBITDA and per capita spending also down.

United Parks posts declines in revenue, income and attendance

"We are obviously not happy with the results we delivered in the quarter."

Cedar Point may have been target of attack

Law enforcement believes three men arrested in Michigan were planning something.

Fans say farewell to Six Flags America

The park opened as a wildlife center in 1974.

Woman hit by duck on roller coaster sues SeaWorld Orlando

The woman claims negligence on the part of SeaWorld, and her lawyers seek a jury trial.

Travis Kelce partners with Jana Partners to influence Six Flags

Jana now owns about 9% of the company.

Woman dies of apparent suicide at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Early reports incorrectly suggested that she was struck by a monorail.

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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. 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...

2023: San Diego still pursuing SeaWorld for rent

2022: Hong Kong Disneyland closes again over Covid concerns

2021: Busch Gardens Williamsburg effectively nears year-round operation with events

2019: Disneyland Resort makes extraordinary price increases for tickets, passes and parking

2019: Boring Company tunnel prototype works like a side-friction roller coaster

2018: Former Geauga Lake Tilt-a-Whirl purchased by Northeast Ohio FEC

2017: Round up: New Florida theme park attractions for 2017

2016: Knott's Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain stay closed in heavy rain

2016: A brief history of Arrow and its ride contributions to the amusement industry

2015: Disney bounces family with infant from ship mid-cruise

2014: New year brings hype for new Orlando attractions

2014: Theme park ride inspires woman to from 250 to 160 pounds

2014: Noah's Ark park project at risk due to lack of bond buyers

2014: Old school carnival games thrive at technologically rich parks

2014: Nickelodeon Universe at MOA offers free rides on cold day

2014: Irish theme park proposing second biggest roller coaster in Europe

2012: Cedar Fair names Tom Klein to board of directors

2011: Legoland Florida extends ticket deal

2011: Cedar Fair attendance up 7.8% to 22.8 million in 2010

2010: Cedar Fair filing will detail executive payouts if they're let go by new owner

2009: Joyland owners selling some rides, doubt park will ever reopen

2009: No more free beer at SeaWorld or Busch Gardens

2006: TV reporter hired for Cypress Gardens PR, 70th anniversary looms

2005: Cedar Fair entertains 12.6 million guests, loses Camp Snoopy contract

2005: Dollywood, Silverwood and Celebration City photos added to Coaster Grotto

2005: Kingda Ka nearly topped off

2004: New Cypress Gardens boss sees park as alternative to Orlando resorts

2004: Australia's Luna Park set to reopen in March

2004: Pittsburgh area college offers coaster class

2003: Disney enlists Broadway talents for theme park shows

2003: Tilden Park carousel to get $1 million facelift

2003: Scream! construction continues at Magic Mountain

2003: Social service providers unhappy with water park liquor license

2003: Cedar Fair announces election of new directors

2001: New Titan photos added from Six Flags Over Texas

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