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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...

2024: Disney rolling out changes to Lightning Lane in US parks in July

2020: Splash Mountain rides to be rethemed to Princess and the Frog

2020: Disneyland Resort delays theme park reopening indefinitely

2019: Teamsters at Walt Disney World experience leadership shakeup

2015: Chicago's Navy Pier will replace its Ferris wheel with a bigger one

2014: Six Flags New England announces end for Cyclone roller coaster

2012: Beech Bend amusement park the only game in Kentucky

2010: Easter egg spotting in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

2010: ACE donates $10k toward Conneaut Lake Blue Streak, needs $100k to renovate

2010: Cedar Point 2010 photos added to Negative-G

2009: Universal Orlando adds Saw franchise to Halloween Horror Nights

2009: Lakeside Cyclone closed without target for reopening

2009: PETA wants feds to investigate dolphin death at Discovery Cove

2009: Source says Disney has reached deal for Hong Kong expansion

2008: Kennywood officials want apology from legislators for disparaging Spanish owners

2008: Robbery at Six Flags Fiesta Texas yields little gain

2007: Dorney gets approval for new coaster

2007: Inspectors find more poorly maintained parts after fatal Expoland accident

2007: Opposition builds for dolphin swim park in Panama

2004: SeaWorld Orlando tweaks evening fireworks show for this weekend

2004: Cypress Gardens gets variance for thrill ride

2004: Eastcoaster.com adds over 300 photos, including Hydra construction

2003: Marriott faced up-hill battle to develop Gurnee park decades ago

2002: IAAPA vs. Markey: CBS Early Show

2002: Doctors say link between G-forces and brain injury not proven

2002: Holiday World Stark Raven Mad video posted at Starcoasters.com

2001: Pacific Northwest has coasters in store

2001: Alton Towers Corkscrew stalls, strands riders

2001: Kennywood Thunderbolt opens following Phantom's Revenge construction

2001: Several photos of Paramount's Great America added to Americacoasters.com

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