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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.

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.

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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...

2025: Holiday World acquires Santa's Cottages

2020: Japanese theme parks extend closures in response to virus

2015: Bob Chapek said to emphasize technology and brands as new boss for Disney Parks and Resorts

2015: Cedar Fair continues selling tickets through accesso

2015: Elitch Gardens announces Slidezilla

2014: MyMagic+ a billion dollar bet for guests at Walt Disney World

2011: Tokyo Disneyland guests stranded following earthquake and tsunami

2011: Las Vegas investor says she was scammed by developer proposing Nashville theme park

2011: Shanghai government offers details for new Disneyland park

2010: Six Flags Great America readies Kiddieland's Little Dipper

2010: Ghost Town in the Sky has until June to beat foreclosure

2010: D23 will be biennial, history event will be held this year

2010: Disney introduces Premier Passport ticket for bicoastal theme park access

2009: 49ers still talking with Cedar Fair

2009: Legoland California gets approval for hotel from local council, state is next

2009: Carowinds offers stripped down season pass

2009: Disney Announces D23, the first official fan club

2009: Schlitterbahn Vacation Village in Kansas City outlines attractions in blog post

2005: Insanity ride opens atop Stratosphere

2005: Kinzel: Cedar Fair on board with possible Ohio gambling

2005: Paramount's Great America posts Boomerang Bay construction photos

2002: Birmingham May Cut Off VisionLand

2002: Nick Laister interview reveals efforts to recognize classic ride

2002: People rally for Whalom Park

2002: Xcelerator goes vertical at Knott's Berry Farm

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