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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.

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.

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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...

2020: Legoland Florida adds 4.5 acres, will add rides

2020: Walt Disney World announces reopening dates for some resorts

2016: Disneyland restaurant worker has been at it for nearly 60 years

2014: Interactive attractions add to theme park experience

2013: MyMagic+ roll-out is slower than expected, but "going well" at Walt Disney World

2013: More details emerge about Harry Potter in Universal Orlando

2011: Busch Gardens Williamsburg found not liable for sexual assault at water park in 2008

2011: Corn dog stand goes up in flames at Adventureland

2011: Kennywood announces Black Window as Pitfall replacement

2010: Cold turtles find shelter at SeaWorld Orlando

2010: Disney and Universal score waivers to offer limited health plans for part-timers

2009: Wall Street Journal says Cedar Fair bought by private equity firm Apollo Management

2009: Tourism official suggests hope for Cypress Gardens

2009: Grayling, Michigan park a "dead issue"

2009: Disneyland Resort in Paris contributes $9.5 billion to that economy

2008: Judge expected to name winner in Hard Rock Park auction on Thursday

2005: Valleyfair will fire up Xtreme Swing Monday with Rockettes

2005: Florida Anheuser-Busch parks up gate, bring back offer for residents

2005: Six Flags could use Great Escape as a model

2004: Cedar Fair continues quarterly distribution at annualized $1.80

2004: Joyland could open by spring

2004: Busch Gardens Williamsburg announces Curse of DarKastle

2003: NBC Universal announces restructuring, Ron Meyer to continue overseeing former VUE

2002: Mouse wants exclusive link for train from Orlando airport

2002: Musical theater new component for theme parks at California Adventure

2002: Virtual Midway posts Cedar Point construction update

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