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Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces longest family launch coaster, Werewolf Gorge

The ride will feature 4,120 feet of track.

SeaWorld San Diego replaces fireworks with drone show in settlement

The lawsuit alleged that SeaWorld was polluting Mission Bay.

Eight college students rescued from vertical lift in Galveston

Firefighters used ladder truck too pull riders off one at a time

Six Flags appoints Ash Walia to CFO post

He previously was CFO for Hot Topic and 99 Cents Only Stores.

Lawsuit seeks $1 million from COTALAND for stuck roller coaster

The park indicates that the ride performed as designed.

New Mandalorian and Grogu mission coming to Smuggler's Run

The Millennium Falcon ride will tie into the movie, also released this week.

Disney names three new presidents for parks, experiences

The shuffle accounts for the retirement of Walt Disney World's president.

Intamin ships short seatbelts for Cedar Point's Millennium Force

A park representative says the manufacturer will provide belts that are the correct length.

Union negotiations put Hersheypark season at risk

The union representing maintenance workers hasn't yet reached an agreement with the park.

Total revenue and EBITDA down in first quarter for United Parks

Attendance was also down 5%.

Six Flags posts improved results for first quarter

Net revenue up 12%, attendance up 4%, compared to first quarter last year.

Six Flags shuffles some of exec team, including CFO

Long time Cedar Fair CFO Brian Witherow will step down.

Disney experiences division up 7% for quarter despite 1% drop in domestic attendance

Global attendance was up 2%.

Cedar Point gate tops $100

Those planning ahead can get discounts online.

Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open in 2026

The park's future is uncertain.

Six Flags brings back presidents to 10 parks

The decision reverses a regional strategy.

Six Flags reinstates park presidents

The company previously moved to a regional management model.

Cedar Point retires Monster after 56 years

The ride reached the end of its serviceable life.

DOJ sues United Parks over ban on wheeled walkers

The government suggests that the move violates the ADA.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces boardwalk-themed section

The area will include five rides.

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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. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  6. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  7. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  8. ArieForce One, Fun Spot America Atlanta
  9. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  10. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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On this day in...

2022: Cedar Fair says revenue up 21% so far over 2019

2022: Mario Kart opening early 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood

2017: Attendance report shows Disney is down slightly, Universal is up

2017: OWA amusement park on track for July opening

2017: Vintage photos: Astroworld

2017: Disney CEO Bob Iger among the executives abandoning Trump advisory roles over climate agreement

2016: Dollywood ride inspector returns to work with prosthetic leg

2016: Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg says she's not interested in Disney chief job

2015: Alton Towers' Smiler trains collide, at least four serious injuries

2015: Universal Orlando adding NBC Sports Grill and Brew restaurant to City Walk

2015: Jay Rasulo bails as Disney CFO

2015: Universal Hollywood's Forbidden Journey will put Harry Potter in 3D

2014: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction brings state of the art tech to attractions

2014: Complaints and privacy questions arise from biometric scans at Six Flags Great America

2014: Anticipatory customer service part of training for Six Flags employees

2011: Unit holders reject Q proposal for Cedar Fair board nomination process changes

2011: Santa's Village re-opens as AZoosment Park

2010: Comcast not looking to sell theme parks if acquisition of NBC-Universal succesful

2010: Cedar Point's Shoot The Rapids still not open

2010: Companies push for default ruling against Freestyle Music Park

2010: Luna Park gets rave reviews, stabbing reminds of Coney's dark side

2010: IAAPA spends $190,000 on lobbying efforts in first quarter

2009: Mom not pleased with Playboy bunny logo poster as amusement prize

2008: Universal says Back to The Future courthouse was saved from fire

2008: Fire breaks out at Universal Studio Hollywood, destroys sets

2007: Cedar Fair reports early season attendance and revenue

2006: Wild Thing returns to service

2006: Legoland California names its new model builder

2005: Whalom Park sale can go forward

2004: California shuts down rides with Intamin T-bar restraints

2004: Construction on Silver Bullet and RipTide continues at Knott's

2004: Trainer gored by elephant at Six Flags Marine World

2004: Wyandot Lake Pictures added To Negative-G

2003: State inspector says Raven showed no sign of equipment failure in weekend accident

2003: UPDATED: Woman dies following accident on Raven at Holiday World

2002: One person killed, dozens injured at Kennywood in storm

2001: Cedar Fair missing attendance target due to weather

2001: Two girls, like, get injured and stuff on Fiesta Texas Boomerang

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