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Enchanted Parks boss describes future for former Cedar Flags parks

This season is viewed as a transition year for the parks.

Disney said to be opening second gate in Shanghai

While not confirmed by the company, insiders insist that it's happening.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces longest family launch coaster, Werewolf Gorge

The ride will feature 4,120 feet of track.

SeaWorld San Diego replaces fireworks with drone show in settlement

The lawsuit alleged that SeaWorld was polluting Mission Bay.

Eight college students rescued from vertical lift in Galveston

Firefighters used ladder truck too pull riders off one at a time

Six Flags appoints Ash Walia to CFO post

He previously was CFO for Hot Topic and 99 Cents Only Stores.

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.

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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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Rollback

On this day in...

2024: Cedar Fair and Six Flags merger to complete July 1, mostly Cedar Fair executives to lead new company

2021: Disney likely to keep reservations in place for foreseeable future

2021: California giving away $4.5 million in Six Flags tickets for vaccinations

2021: All Disney parks open simultaneously for the first time in 17 months

2019: Cedar Fair offers $500 million in senior notes to pay for Schlitterbahn and California's Great America land

2019: Walt Disney World annual pass prices increase substantially

2014: Universal Orlando teasing Harry Potter new attractions this week

2014: Speculation continues on Six Flags Magic Mountain's true intentions for Colossus

2014: Joyland preservationist group disbands

2012: Disney California Adventure: Past, present and future

2012: Bluegrass Boardwalk feared lease would make it difficult to run park

2011: Universal Orlando celebrates one-year anniversary of Wizarding World of Harry Potter

2010: Memphis Kiddie Park a Cleveland institution for over 50 years

2010: Six Flags partners with Foursquare, launches contest to win season passes

2010: Six Flags Great America seeks zoning variance for Chang roller coaster

2009: Six Flags marketing: We're still open

2009: Universal Studios Hollywood reopens Courthouse Square

2009: Chessington accused of letting four-year-old wander out of park

2009: NYC planning commission approves rezoning for Coney Island

2008: Senator challenges sale of Anheuser-Busch

2008: Wild West World going to auction again

2008: PNE Coaster celebrates its 50th birthday

2007: CoasterBuzz Podcast #78 posted

2007: Cedar Fair opposes 49ers stadium project near Great America

2004: Six Flags Great America worker dies weeks after being hit by ride

2004: Waldameer Park pictures added to Negative-G

2003: Visionland reopening brings unexpected attendance, record crowds

2003: Six bids expected for Universal Entertainment by Monday

2003: Family sues Paramount's Kings Island after guest struck by lightning in parking lot

2003: Sahara looking to evict NASCAR Cafe

2002: Hyper Rails PC simulator to ship in August

2002: Indiana Beach park guide added to Coaster Grotto

2002: Lesourdsville Lake attendance promising in opening weeks

2001: Milwaukee site says Six Flaga Great America better than ever

2001: Six Flags: cut your hair or don't come to work

2001: Debate over federal regulation continues in Washington

2001: X begins its dip while 4th attraction parts arrive

2001: 10 New Great Adventure photos added to CoasterPICS

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