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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.

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.

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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...

2023: Six Flags posts decreases in revenue and attendance

2023: Knoebels installing Bayern Kurve for this summer

2021: Universal Orlando to resume building Epic Universe

2021: Bankruptcy court approves $1.2 million sale of Conneaut Lake Park

2017: Jimmy Fallon ride soft opens at Universal Studios Florida

2017: Report shows Six Flags Over Georgia has $301 million impact on local economy

2016: Disney's America project in the 90's was challenged at every turn

2016: Six Flags to add virtual reality to nine roller coasters this season

2015: Disneyland memorabilia pieces sell for six figures

2014: Universal Orlando parking garage locked down, opened, with no explanation

2014: Development authorities make no statement after deadline for Six Flags New Orleans proposals expires

2014: Retiree builds replica of defunct amusement park

2013: Keansburg Amusement Park determined to open for Easter

2013: Kentucky Kingdom approved for sales tax rebates

2013: New rides at Knott's Berry Farm open May 25

2013: Alton Towers launching companion app for The Smiler

2011: Clark County approves plans for Las Vegas amusement park

2011: Legitimacy of "Festival Tennessee" developer called into question

2011: Developer says he hasn't given up on Wheeling amusement park plan

2011: Committee considering proposals for Rye Playland

2010: SeaWorld trying to determine safe proximity to work with Tilikum

2010: Green Bay council votes to purchase Zippin Pippin roller coaster from Memphis for $3 million

2008: Oklahoma carnival operator negotiating to buy Wild West World

2005: Wild Waves and Enchanted Village announces Zooma Falls

2004: Atari officially announces RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

2004: Six Flags New England to host enthusiast event

2003: Worker dies in Livonia Jeepers roller coaster accident

2003: Visionland set to open Memorial Day Weekend

2003: Scream builds out quickly at Magic Mountain

2003: Theme Park New England adds 37 Canobie Lake photos

2003: Knott's Winter Coaster Solace photos posted to Twisted Rails

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