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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...

2020: Profile: New Disney CEO, Bob Chapek

2016: Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters opening at Disney California Adventure

2016: Sea lion recovering from shark bite at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

2016: SeaWorld admits employees posed as animal rights activists

2015: The sorcerer's hat is finally gone from Disney Hollywood Studios

2014: Six Flags rolling out biometric scanners for season passholders

2013: Gulliver's Kingdom cashier accused of pocketing £50,000

2011: Kennywood Connection posts off-season photo tour

2010: Experts and critics question intentions of orca in SeaWorld Orlando trainer death

2010: Worlds of Fun announces Snoopy’s Hot Summer Lights

2009: Licensing authority finally grants alcohol permit for Six Flags Over Texas

2009: Kennywood to expand sponsorships

2007: Bonfante Gardens renamed Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

2007: New Orleans City Park reopens in March

2007: Lake Compounce wants state to pay to move road

2004: Camp Snoopy posts Timberland Twister POV

2004: Coolangatta Racers completed at PKI

2003: Vertical construction complete for Jersey Superman

2002: AIR trains in motion over Alton Towers

2002: Jazzland park set to file bankruptcy

2002: New Universal boss to charged with boosting Orlando complex

2002: Silver Star up and running over Europa Park

2001: New Six Flags Marine World construction pictures show location for V2

2001: New Kennywood construction pictures document progress of Phantom's Revenge

2001: Cedar Point, Hershey and Knoebels RCT park recreations posted

2001: COASTERnet adds park guide for Six Flags Great America

2001: Website features new Darien Lake Superman video

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