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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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On this day in...

2020: Holiday World to host a "digital opening day" on May 2

2019: Using roller coasters to combat fear and anxiety

2017: Firefighters union says Disney fireworks causing brush fires

2016: Comcast acquisition of DreamWorks Animation could be play for theme park IP

2016: Mass Effect attraction opening next month at California's Great America

2016: Six Flags diversifying business, may add sports bars

2015: Arbitration panel orders Animal Kingdom Lion King performers to be rehired, with back pay

2011: Dania Beach roller coaster shut down

2011: Ohio bill limits school year to fall between holiday weekends, to boost tourism

2011: Tokyo Disneyland resume full operation

2010: Cal/OSHA blames both Knott's Berry Farm and Intamin for Xcelerator accident

2010: Six Flags may emerge from bankruptcy by Monday

2010: Can Walt Disney World beat The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando?

2010: Congress hears both sides of debate over marine life shows at theme parks

2010: Woman injured in boat crash on Walt Disney World property

2010: Tower ride next at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

2009: Serpent finally opens at Kokomo's in Michigan

2009: Six Flags closes indoor park facilities in Mexico

2006: Six Flags Over Texas debuts package of family rides

2006: Libertyland ownership drama continues

2005: Dells owners express little concern with Six Flags water park

2005: Holiday World construction tour and Kentucky Kingdom pictures added to Negative-G

2004: Australian Sea World's Shark Bay opens

2003: Six Flags hopes to have better year with capital expenditures and better pricing

2003: Hurricane Harbor construction continues at Six Flags New England

2003: LeSourdsville Lake closed indefinitely

2000: Cinci TV station posts full Son of Beast point-of-view.

2000: Ohio coaster blowout

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