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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.

SIX adds Jonathan Brudnick to board

Once the previously announced departures happen, there will be 11 people on the board.

SeaWorld San Antonio announces Barracuda Strike, an inverted family coaster

The ride is expected to open in spring 2026.

Bassoul stepping down from Six Flags board

The former CEO of the legacy Six Flags will resign as executive board charir.

Disney raises ticket prices, crosses $200 for certain dates

The company raised prices for both of its US resorts.

Brian Knoebel takes over as president of family's amusement park

Brian Knoebel will succeed his father, Richard “Dick” Knoebel, who served as president since 1988.

Marineland says it must euthanize 30 whales if Canada does not provide funding

The park is financially unstable and trying to sell the animals.

Six Flags Over Texas announces tallest, fastest dive roller coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run

The new B&M roller coaster is expected to open in 2026.

Dollywood announces NightFlight Expedition hybrid attraction for 2026

The ride will combine roller coaster and whitewater river elements.

Man dies after ride on Stardust Racers at Epic Universe

The identity and circumstances of the death have not been shared.

SeaWorld Orlando announces suspended dark ride

The ride is expected to open in 2026.

Jurassic Park River Adventure will be closed most of next year for refurbishment at Islands of Adventure

It isn't clear what about the ride will change.

Disney settles wage lawsuit in California

The company will pay more than 50,000 current and former employees in the settlement.

Six Flags reports August attendance growth, revenue decrease

The company describes its business model as "resilient."

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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...

2022: Six Flags reports decreases in revenue, calls it a transition year

2022: SeaWorld Entertainment posts significant revenue growth for third quarter 2022

2021: Disney misses Wall Street expectations, theme park demand continues to rise

2020: California Covid rules close Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk after just one weekend

2020: Family builds backyard roller coaster inspired by Disneyland Matterhorn

2020: Disney will furlough more employees in California due to restrictions

2016: Disney parks and resorts revenue up despite lower attendance

2016: NBC developing amusement park comedy

2016: Apex Parks and former Six Flags, Palace and Paramount Parks CEO Al Weber dies

2015: The parking in Orlando is as much as $20

2014: No-fly zones over Disney parks could be for terrorist threat or avoiding advertisements

2014: Goldman Sachs leads financing effort for $1.15 billion theme park effort in Dubai

2013: Lionsgate boss says studio has been approached about Hunger Games theme park attractions

2013: S&S touts unique design of new Circus Circus roller coaster

2011: Disney scores record profit in fiscal Q4

2010: Michigan's Adventure has record year, will add interactive water attraction

2010: Green Bay kids autograph Zippin Pippin beam

2010: New Orleans says development of Six Flags site still possible, says recent video was not authorized

2010: Developers offer more details for planned Orlando Thrill Park

2010: Santa Clara approves zoning change for 49ers stadium

2009: Comcast and GE agree on valuation for NBC Universal

2009: Nickelodeon withdraws license from Southern Star project in New Orleans

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #127 posted

2005: Six Flags Over Texas unveils 10 new rides

2005: Report says park deficiencies not a factor in Rye Playland death

2002: Former Disney official joins Bluffs amusement park staff

2000: Medusa and Superman: Ultimate Escape appear digitally on Badnitrus

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