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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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Rollback

On this day in...

2020: SeaWorld Entertainment furloughs 90% of employees

2018: Kansas rules on water parks are not as tight as other states

2018: Six Flags Over Georgia settles decade-old lawsuit over beating outside of the park

2017: Former Disney exec allegedly makes deals all over China without Disney's consent

2017: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi launches new Turbo Track

2015: Jury awards $1.5 million to woman with pre-existing injuries after 2008 Coney Island Cyclone ride

2015: Coney Island's Cyclone gets off to rough start for the season

2011: Tilikum returns to performing at SeaWorld Orlando

2011: Dells Extreme World reopens with new owners

2011: Fatal Walt Disney World monorail crash lawsuit settled

2010: Springtime in the Park kicks off season at Hersheypark

2010: Attorney says Freestyle Music theme park will not open this summer

2010: Ringling Bros. circus coming to Coney Island this summer

2009: Ohio tourism executives want alternative to longer school year

2009: Few lawsuits against Orlando parks ever go to trial

2007: Magic Springs will offer free soft drinks and sunscreen

2007: Planning commission rejects rezoning for condos on Conneaut Lake property

2006: Painter falls from ladder on Chang at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom

2006: Papa John's: The official pizza of Six Flags

2006: Dollywood gets approval for Mystery Mine Ride

2006: Joyland gets polish, seeks help from city

2006: Lotte World manager faces charges for safety neglect after stampede

2006: Disney remodels oldest Florida resorts

2005: DarKastle ride is ready to rock

2005: Dells can't attract enough foreign workers to fill jobs

2005: Hong Kong's Ocean Park gears up to take on Disneyland

2005: Spanish company to manage the former WBMW Madrid

2005: Rita photos and review added to Coaster Grotto

2004: MGM and Six Flags launching Stargate-themed interactive rides

2004: Universal gives sneak peek for The Mummy

2004: Rising Orlando ticket prices discouraging for some families

2004: Kentucky Kingdom opening day 2004 pictures added to Negative-g

2004: Tussauds fined for accident at Thorpe Park

2001: Titan complete, 25 new photos added

2001: Setpoint formally announces Swing Thing headed for northeast park

2001: Six Flags Over Texas debuts new Looney Tunes Land

2000: Cedar Fair not comfortable with factors surrounding Visionland deal

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