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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.

Jana Partners wants Six Flags to sell

The investment firm also wants new leadership on the board.

Sesame Workshop sues United Parks over royalties and use of IP

The non-profit says United Parks stopped paying royalties in September.

Travis Kelce assumes role of "brand ambassador" for Six Flags

The NFL star will appear in various forms of marketing.

Unofficial Blackpool Pleasure Beach history site launched

Park has been in the same family's ownership for 130 years

Six Flags will sell seven parks to EPR for $331 million

The proceeds are expected to be "slightly beneficial to the Company’s leverage ratio."

United Parks reports down quarter, year

Revenue, income and attendance suffered in Q4.

Six Flags posts $1.6 billion loss for 2025

The company also reduced its fourth quarter loss, in part by cutting holiday events.

Silver Dollar City will retire Thunderation roller coaster after 2026

The classic mine train roller coaster will close at the end of the season.

Universal Orlando's special district negotiating contract with Boring Company

Elon Musk's tunneling company could create tunnels between Epic and the original parks.

Fair ride collapses in India, killing one person

The accident bring scrutiny to maintenance and inspections standards in India.

Gay Day cancelled in Orlando for 2026

Organizers cite sponsorship and hotel difficulties.

Playland coaster renovation sparks opinions

The operator is renovating the Dragon, removing its decorations.

Josh D'Amaro named next Disney CEO

Currently leading the experiences division, D'Amaro will succeed Bob Iger.

Disney reports record results in experiences division

The company posted $10 billion in revenue for the first time in its experiences division.

IAAPA pushing federal restrictions for "unauthorized" drone use

The association is advocating for no-fly zones and better coordination with law enforcement.

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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. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Voyage, The, Holiday World

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Rollback

On this day in...

2023: Disney sues DeSantis for using government to retaliate against the company

2022: Family of Tyre Sampson files suit after fatal accident on Orlando FreeFall

2021: California theme parks may admit vaccinated out-of-state visitors

2021: Walt Disney World ramps up hiring

2021: Universal Studios Japan closes again

2019: Swedish private equity firm EQT launches bid to buy Parques Reunidos

2019: Schlitterbahn Kansas City shows no signs of opening this year

2018: Lego announces Roller Coaster set

2016: Father publishes video of kid in roller coaster, alleges broken seat belt

2013: Court says Falfas should be reinstated, with back pay, as Cedar Fair COO

2013: VIP tours in demand at Southern California theme parks

2013: Anchor Bar opening location at Darien Lake

2013: Coke Freestyle machines appearing all over Orlando theme parks

2013: SeaWorld Entertainment avoids paying income tax in part using accelerated depreciation.

2012: Exclusive: Matt Ouimet interview

2012: SeaWorld Parks ditch plastic bags for paper, or reusable bags

2012: Kentucky panel gives preliminary approval for Bluegrass Boardwalk tax incentives

2012: Environmental advocates says Six Flags Magic Mountain polluting river

2011: Falling scenery on Thunder Mountain at Disneyland Paris injures five

2010: Coney Island's Luna Park will debut Memorial Day weekend with 19 new rides

2010: Thanet council threatens compulsory purchase of Dreamland amusement park

2010: Stratosphere debuts SkyJump in Las Vegas

2010: CoasterBuzz Podcast #175 posted

2009: Cedar Fair has conditional offer on Wonderland property

2007: Joyland will not open, operators evicted

2006: PointBuzz posts Cedar Point season preview

2006: Geauga Lake 2006 preview posted to Geauga Guide

2005: Universal will introduce Fear Factor Live in June

2005: Gold Reef City photographs added to ThemeParks.ie

2004: Kansas legislator considers regulating amusement rides

2004: Shouka now on display at Six Flags Marine World

2004: OhioThemeParks.com posts pictures and video from Six Flags Worlds of Adventure's final season

2004: Six Flags St. Louis 2004 pictures added to Negative-G

2004: Six Flags Great America construction and improvements spread throughout park

2004: Carnival worker killed by ride in Detroit area

2004: Silver Bullet construction continues at Knott's

2002: Knott's completes Xcelerator's circuit

2001: Discounts make dent in admission prices

2000: S:UE video now online

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