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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.

Dreamland's Scenic Railway closes for good after more than a century

The ride had been previously damaged by fire.

New Legoland California roller coaster will be most "intense" yet

The ride is part of a space-themed expansion.

Universal Orlando announces Fast & Furious ride for 2027

The ride replaces Rip Ride Rockit.

Six Flags announces offering of $1 billion of senior notes

The notes are due in 2032.

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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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On this day in...

2025: OSHA proposes fine for SeaWorld Orlando over trainer interaction with orcas

2025: Walt Disney World sued for former employee accused of making "up-skirt" videos

2024: Walt Disney World and special district agree to settlement, drop state lawsuits

2019: Cedar Fair to acquire the land under California's Great America for approximately $150 million

2019: Cedar Fair rolling out seasonal parade and festival at four parks

2018: Couple sues Walt Disney World for $15,000 after rat bites the man

2018: Schlitterbahn co-owner Jeff Henry arrested in relation to 2016 fatal accident

2018: Six Flags Great America invests in security upgrades

2017: Disney will accept food pre-orders via app at new Avatar restaurant in Animal Kingdom

2017: Security increased at I-X Indoor Amusement Park after fights break out

2017: Blackstone sells SeaWorld stake to Chinese investment firm

2015: Dreamland to reopen in June, 10 years after closing

2015: Six Flags Great Adventure to be powered mostly by 90-acre solar farm

2015: Worker hit by new roller coaster at Knoebels

2015: Apollo selling Great Wolf Resorts to Centerbridge reportedly for $1.35 billion

2013: Keansburg Amusement Park open in time for Easter after Sandy clean up

2013: Disabled man awarded $8,000 for being stuck on Disneyland's Small World

2013: Ed Hart says it will cost more than expected to open Kentucky Kingdom

2013: Kennywood found not liable for injuries on King Kahuna

2012: Dollywood's success said to benefit new Nashville project

2012: Michigan's Adventure maintenance worker recognized by trade org for customer service

2009: Disney World continues layoffs

2009: Busch Gardens Africa puts memorabilia on display

2009: Decades rock-n-roll theme park for Arizona not likely

2007: Mt. Olympus owners acquire five neighboring properties

2007: Astroland reluctantly prepares for its last season

2007: Alton Towers wins appeal for higher noise standards

2003: Former Disneyland workers sue for alleged age discrimination

2003: Xcelerator's modifications show how top hat will be braced

2003: Zonga continues to emerge over Marine World

2002: One Click publishes Air and Colossus photos

2002: Xcelerator construction continues to move along at a rapid pace

2002: Marine World continues to make general improvements

2002: Six Flags Elitch Gardens announces Zamperla flying coaster

2002: U.S. Navy looks to amusement park industry for training exercise.

2002: Photos show Silverstar from the front seat

2001: Magic Mountain's Goliath Jr. will debut with Hollywood fenzy

2001: Kings Dominion media day shows off Hypersonic

2001: Construction Continues at the Mountain

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