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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.

Unofficial Blackpool Pleasure Beach history site launched

Park has been in the same family's ownership for 130 years

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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...

2025: ICON Park president says Epic Universe good for all attractions

2022: Holiday World leaders' meeting leads to marriage

2020: Walt Disney World will start opening July 11 with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom

2015: SeaWorld Orlando announces Mako, the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Orlando

2014: Walt Disney World increases per capita spending with evening food events

2013: Tea cups plus water cannons equal Luna Park's new Water Mania

2011: 500-foot Las Vegas Ferris wheel cleared by FAA for takeoff

2011: Gatorland opening zip line next month

2009: Six Flags New Orleans symbolic of slow recovery

2009: Changes at Six Flags Great America position park for summer

2009: Ghost Town gets mixed reviews in mid-bankruptcy opening

2008: KICentral adds photos and video from Robbie Knievel jump at Kings Island

2005: New attractions at US parks total more than $750 million

2004: Geauga Lake changes position on DARE tickets

2004: Dollywood and Thunderhead photos added to Negative-G

2003: Carowinds example of regional theme park success

2003: Visionland opens, guests give park a second chance

2003: SeaWorld Orlando's waterfront opens to public

2003: Science students calculate physics, fun at Cedar Point

2003: Marineland announces "highest" freefall ride

2003: Photo gallery of Six Flags Great America added to ACN

2003: Humor: Universal announces new "Mommy" ride

2003: Theme Park Brochures site adds 2003 brochures and maps

2002: Xcelerator animation now available at Badnitrus

2002: Six Flags Over Georgia employee killed by passing coaster train in restricted area

2000: Son of Beast reopens

2000: Americana may reopen in July

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