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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.

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.

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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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Rollback

On this day in...

2021: Lagoon's Roller Coaster has been running for a century

2021: Universal Orlando raises base pay to $15 starting June 27

2020: Cedar Fair announces its Covid-19 mitigation plans

2020: Japanese Covid-19 guidelines: no screaming

2019: Southern California amusement parks open new and revised attractions with forthcoming Star Wars debut at Disneyland

2019: Three hurt in Castle Park flume accident

2017: Guardians of The Galaxy ride sticks out at Disney California Adventure because they meant to do that

2015: Busch Gardens Tampa announces Cobra's Curse roller coaster

2015: Universal Orlando announces Volcano Bay water park

2015: Duke Energy to build 5 megawatt solar facility near Epcot

2015: Bay Beach Amusement Park opening with two more family rides this year

2014: Giant dragon lowered into place at Universal Studios Florida

2014: Q&A: Six Flags CEO Jim Reid-Anderson

2014: Relocated Windseeker opening delayed at Worlds of Fun

2013: Carousels, not roller coasters, account for most amusement park injuries

2013: Public ride inspection database for New York State reportedly incomplete

2012: Fun Spot Orlando reveals details on new GCI roller coaster

2010: Zamperla ramps up new rides at Coney Island's Luna Park

2010: Universal Studios Hollywood reopens backlot after fire

2010: Ed Hart comes to the rescue of Kentucky Kingdom, again

2010: Opposition begins to sales tax to fund land for Bell's

2009: Southern Star Amusement wants to develop Six Flags New Orleans site

2009: Jobseeker accuses Carowinds of discrimination

2008: Six Flags drops ticket prices across country

2005: New animal habitat area debuts at Cypress Gardens

2005: Italian Job riders face roadblocks at PKI

2005: Knights' Tournament opens at Legoland California

2005: Paramount denies plans for Chinese park with Hong Kong developer (updated)

2004: New Orleans could end up with two water parks

2004: Central Florida tourism "completely recovered" according to businesses leaders

2004: Blackpool fire not arson, park pledges to rebuild Grand National

2004: SeaWorld San Antonio begins using hand scan for passes

2004: Halfpipe coaster opens at Six Flags Elitch Gardens

2003: Magic Springs plans expansion and new coaster

2003: See Xcalibur in action at Six Flags St. Louis

2002: Chris Sawyer posts high-res RCT 2 screen shots

2002: Man falls from scaffolding at Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

2002: Sea World recruits teens from the inside

2002: Man dies at Six Flags Elitch Gardens

2001: X-Flight pictures now showing at SFWoA: An Unofficial Guide

2001: Darien Lake's Superman animation posted on Badnitrus

2001: More construction at Magic Mountain

2001: Enchanted Village to add new coasters beginning next year

2001: Construction update from California Adventure and Castle Park

2001: Starcoasters.com unveils 95 images from Six Flags Over Georgia

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