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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.

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.

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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...

2020: SeaWorld Entertainment awards $6.8 million in stock bonuses to executives after furloughing 90% of the company

2019: SeaWorld cuts more jobs for "efficiency"

2017: Christmas events coming to Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando

2016: Plants vs. Zombies "grows" at Carowinds

2016: Atchison out from SeaWorld board, two new members coming on board

2015: Ouimet says every Cedar Fair park has a spot for a dark ride

2015: Feature: Fast Company looks at the drama and politics behind Disney's billion-dollar MyMagic+

2015: Private company proposes $23 million deal to operate Playland

2014: Adventure Island adopts a shirt required policy

2013: Space Mountain, Matterhorn and Soarin' shut down at Disneyland Resort after state citations

2013: Deno's Wonder Wheel survives strom without insurance

2013: Six Flags Magic Mountain tops off Full Throttle

2011: Ed Hart asks for less money for Kentucky Kingdom rehab

2011: Tokyo Disneyland opens early this morning to significant crowds

2010: Disney goes to trial for Tower of Terror stroke case

2010: UK theme parks added to Google Street View

2010: Small amusement parks thrive despite economic conditions

2010: Brush fire threatens Six Flags St. Louis

2009: KIExtreme.com adds more historical photos from 1975

2008: Bahrain bank licenses Six Flags brand for theme park in China

2008: No Dark Knight for 2008 at Six Flags New England

2008: Tokyo Disney Resort eyes new markets as Japan ages

2008: Manager says Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom tower not maintained properly before accident

2008: KIExtreme posts Kings Island history update, including photos from the 70's

2006: Woman died of bleeding on the brain after Mission: Space ride

2005: Galaxyland photos added to Coaster Grotto

2004: Disney's self-governing status to be reviewed

2004: Panama City's Miracle Strip to close

2003: Sandusky officials approve Cedar Point parking tax

2003: Injured manatee might not make it after rescue to Sea World Orlando

2003: Little church at Knott's Berry Farm continues to draw Sunday worship

2003: Zonga's circuit complete at Six Flags Marine World

2002: One Click adds Warner Bros. Movie World Madrid photos

2002: Xcelerator construction accelerates at Knott's

2002: Magic Mountain prepares to re-open Thrill Shot

2002: Whale dies at SeaWorld texas

2002: Kings Island opening day and construction photos show Tomb Raider, new slingshot

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