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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...

2022: Six Flags Great America president Hank Salemi dies after extraordinary career

2021: Disney among companies suspending political contributions in wake of Capitol siege

2020: Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan will have coin collecting experience

2020: Former CFO and accountant of Silverwood convicted of embezzlement

2019: Morey's Piers announces Runaway Tram roller coaster

2016: Lion and tiger cubs being raised together at Six Flags Great Adventure

2016: Orlando theme parks staffing up security forces

2016: Ohio professor helps students beat anxiety and phobias on roller coasters

2015: Regulatory filings reveal footprint for Epcot Frozen attraction

2015: Harry Potter attraction likely to set attendance record at Universal Studios Japan

2015: Work continues on Wicked Cyclone at Six Flags New England despite freezing temperatures

2014: County considers exemption for regional minimum wage at Six Flags America

2014: Keansburg building new roller coaster to replace destroyed Wildcat

2013: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo installing a new carousel

2011: Mt. Olympus buys up and improves hotels on Dells strip

2011: Cedar Point uses 1,600 tons of concrete for Windseeker foundation

2010: Columnist questions rules around Cedar Fair Apollo deal

2009: Cedar Fair attendance up 8% in 4Q, 3% for year

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #101 posted

2008: Cedar Fair still biggest obstacle for new 49ers stadium

2008: Kentucky Kingdom ride operator says she couldn't reach emergency stop

2006: PointBuzz features tribute to White Water Landing

2006: Worlds of Fun completes Patriot steel erection

2006: Six Flags Great America adding Tornado slide

2005: Columnist: West Mifflin not friendly to Kennywood

2005: Cypress Gardens forced to expand parking for concert events

2004: Sandusky may repeal parking tax that targets Cedar Point

2004: Six Flags Worlds of Adventure sued for 2000 Villain accident

2004: Fun Spot Action Park in Orlando to build second park, all attractions optimistic about 2004

2003: Six Flags president to hold news conference on brain injuries

2003: Virtual Coasters adds S&S Power video

2002: Cedar Point's VertiGo suffers partial collapse

2002: InsideBuschGardens.com launches

2002: X photos from inside the structure posted on Twisted Rails

2002: Tomb Raider construction pictures show huge steel pieces

2001: No-Coaster Con wrap-up for Six Flags Great America

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