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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.

Six Flags will not exercise buy-out option of Six Flags Over Texas

The park is partially owned by a partnership.

Six Flags Magic Mountain converting kids area into Looney Tunes Land

The makeover will introduce two new play areas, retheme five rides and remove two roller coasters and two kids rides.

Lakemont Park sued by county for roller coaster neglect

The suit says the park hasn't maintained Leap The Dips, per its lease agreement.

Cedar Point nearly beats 31-year attendance record, despite overall Six Flags attendance

The 1994 record was 3.617 million guests.

Wild Waves announces final season

The park will open in 2026 for it's last year of operation.

Federal lawsuit challenges Disney's disability policies as too restrictive

The policies were previously revised to battle abuse.

Aerosmith removed from roller coaster preshow at Disney's Hollywood Studios

A Muppets theme will replace the aging rock band.

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Top 100 Coasters

  1. Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point
  2. Velocicoaster, Islands of Adventure
  3. Fury 325, Carowinds
  4. Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa
  5. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  6. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  7. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  8. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Voyage, The, Holiday World

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On this day in...

2022: Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser previewed for media

2021: Herschend becomes majority partner for Kentucky Kingdom

2021: SeaWorld Entertainment posts net loss of $312 million for 2020

2021: Lakeside says it can't operate with limited capacity

2021: Six Flags attendance down 79% in 2020

2020: Bob Iger stepping down as Disney CEO, Bob Chapek to take the helm, effective immediately

2020: Six Flags adds growth executives to board

2019: Cedar Point reverses no-phone rule for Steel Vengeance queue

2019: Charges dropped in Schlitterbahn Verrückt case

2016: Cedar Point will not change Raptor fencing after fatal accident

2016: Merlin will be charged for Alton Tower Smiler accident, but sees slight increase in profit

2016: Phil Smith, an attorney and Walt Disney World's first employee, dies

2014: Disney posts POV of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train testing

2011: Disney Dream like a floating theme park

2011: Review: Superman Escape from Krypton

2011: Disney resort reservations worker arrested, accused of rape

2011: Cedar Fair gets better credit deal, intends to pay $1 distribution this year

2010: Mudslide blocks road into Ghost Town

2009: Diamondback auction will attract big money for charity at Kings Island

2009: Ubisoft picks up publishing rights for Six Flags game from defunct publisher

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #105 posted

2008: Famous Dave's founder opens indoor water park resort in Gurnee

2008: Dubailand banking on more hotel rooms, higher visitor spending

2008: $750 million Arizona theme-park bonding bill moves ahead

2007: PointBuzz posts Maverick contstruction photos from Cedar Point

2005: Six Flags New England workers end strike

2005: Massachusetts ride owners claim tougher rules threaten their business

2005: Michigan's Adventure water deal may lead to expansion

2005: Six Flags Over Texas announces three new shows

2005: Former Viacom exec and investors approached company about selling park unit

2005: Disney considers park near Seoul

2005: Snyder: Six Flags wouldn't listen to me

2004: Cypress Gardens sale complete

2004: Six Flags Worlds Of Adventure goes to court over near-drowning

2003: Brain Injury Association releases study, puts danger in riders, not rides

2003: UPDATED: SeaWorld Orlando announces new retail, restaurant and entertainment complex

2003: TimberHawk rises in Washington

2002: Knott's releases info on 3rd Annual Coaster Solace and construction moves along

2002: Xcelerator work continues at Knott's Berry Farm

2002: Landscaping Cedar Point no small task

2002: Postcards from the Edge: a look at Blackpool's history

2002: Primeval Whirl nears completion at Disney's Animal Kingdom

2002: Coasters2k adds new Kumba video

2001: X-Flight vertical construction begins (UPDATED)

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