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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

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.

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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. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Voyage, The, Holiday World

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Rollback

On this day in...

2024: Universal Orlando previews Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe

2023: Kings Island removing surfing ride from water park

2023: Columbus Zoo adding temporary Ferris wheel for 2023

2022: Geoff Morrel out as Disney comms chief after only a few months

2018: Cedar Fair net revenue up in first quarter while loss increases

2017: Disney previewing Avatar at Animal Kingdom

2016: Universal Studios Japan sets record attendance, Tokyo Disney down

2016: BBC ready to partner with theme parks to promote its IP

2016: Ferris wheel catches fire at Dinosaur Planet Park in Bangkok

2016: Teen girls fall from Sizzler carnival ride, one dies

2013: Marineland files third defamation suit against former employee

2013: Universal Orlando uses side of a downtown building to promote new Transformers ride

2012: Cedar Point announces removal of WildCat

2012: High school students' K'Nex roller coaster model will be displayed at Cedar Point

2012: Fire and rescue teams use Worlds of Fun water ride to train for flood scenario

2012: Brits fined for stealing penguin from Australia's Sea World theme park

2011: Zippin Pippin will change the face of Bay Beach

2011: Opinion: Replacement of Seattle Fun Forest with art exhibit sells out families

2011: Sources say NBC-Universal moving forward with talks to buy Blackstone stake in Universal Orlando

2009: Schmeck's legacy lives on in coasters around the country

2007: Plain Dealer posts online video Kinzel interview

2006: CoasterBuzz Podcast #30 posted

2006: Oz theme park plans presented to officials in Niagara County

2006: Conneaut Lake can't get loan, park can't open

2006: PKICentral posts new aerial shots of Paramount's Kings Island

2006: Cedar Fair first quarter down on lower occupancy at Castaway Bay

2005: New Delhi officials say Disney looking to India to build new park

2005: Disneyland will podcast launch of 50th anniversary celebration

2005: Legoland California Knights' Tournament attraction opens later this month

2005: Disney theme parks at a crossroads

2005: Pittsburgh native's company is stopping roller coasters with magnets

2005: Geauga Guide posts 2005 Community Day update

2005: Construction photos posted from Six Flags Great America's Hurricane Harbor

2005: SFNE Central posts 2005 season updates

2003: Cedar Point's Top Thrill Dragster introduced to media

2003: New Iowa Park on the brink of final announcement

2003: Conneaut Lake gets its loan

2003: Volcano Valley debuts at Kennywood Park

2001: Where is the news?

2000: SOB will reopen Saturday, park says

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