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Enchanted Parks boss describes future for former Cedar Flags parks

This season is viewed as a transition year for the parks.

Disney said to be opening second gate in Shanghai

While not confirmed by the company, insiders insist that it's happening.

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.

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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...

2021: Boy nearly loses legs in accident at Branson Coaster alpine coaster

2020: Some Disney theme park workers urge delay in opening

2017: Mine Blower opens at Fun Spot in Kissimmee

2017: New permits imply changes coming to Epcot

2016: Universal Studios Hollywood plans to relocate soundstages to expand theme park

2015: Rob Decker is real life Rollercoaster Tycoon for Cedar Fair

2015: Fast & Furious ride producer talks about the illusion of motion at Universal Studios Hollywood

2015: Man claims injury from safety gate at Cedar Point, park says he tried to squeeze through closing gate

2015: ZDT's announces Switchback won't open before the end of summer

2014: Six Flags announces partnership to build amusement parks in China

2014: Ghost Town opening delayed by water line issues, washed out road

2014: Fire at Disneyland unwanted attraction at the theme park

2012: Cedar Point's Midway Carousel celebrates a century

2011: Zippin Pipping brings 45% boost in revenue to Bay Beach

2011: Disneyland Grad Nite will move to California Adventure after 50 years

2010: Six Flags Great America takes Chang off the zoning agenda

2009: State report says woman suffered a burst blood vessel in her brain after SOB ride

2009: Busch Gardens Tampa to build a Sesame Street area

2009: US Military helps Iraqis restore amusement park in Baghdad

2009: Son of Beast closed for investigation

2009: 42 Hospitalized after inhaling toxic fumes at Holiday World

2008: Talent hub for theme parks lies in Orlando area

2008: Developer wants to build London Eye scale wheel on Orlando's International Drive

2006: Markets respond to possible Six Flags property sales

2006: Coasterimage.com updated with media from BeastBuzz 2006

2006: Six Flags to explore "strategic options" for six properties

2003: ACN adds more than 50 new photos of Paramount's Kings Island

2003: Eastcoaster.com adds over 500 pictures

2001: More coaster shows to air in July

2000: Millennium Force lighting featured in industry trade

2000: Orlando parks photographed from the air

2000: Satellite Photos of Six Flags Darien Lake

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