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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.

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.

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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...

2025: Universal planning park for the UK

2020: Construction firm files liens against SeaWorld for unpaid bills at Orlando properties

2019: Tribe operating OWA will expand the facility, and hotel properties in Florida and tropics

2018: Attraction designers place story over technology

2014: Families of autistic kids sue Disney over queue policy

2013: Philip Koch, owner of Lake Rudolph Campground, dies at age 47

2013: Florida Senate pushes bill to combat sale of partially used theme park tickets

2013: SeaWorld Entertainment reportedly moving forward with $500 million IPO

2012: Accidental shooting trial of Wild West City actor starting after nearly six years

2010: Some theme park fans dislike Tron ads on Walt Disney World monorail train

2008: PointBuzz celebrates 10 years of entertaining Cedar Point fans

2008: Michigan amusement park plan set for environmental hearings

2007: Two injured on carnival Tilt-a-Whirl from falling decorative part

2007: Six Flags completes park sale

2007: Hard Rock Park gets national promotion

2007: Neighbors to FEC complain about screams from ride

2003: Playland faces uncertain future as city assumes control of PNE

2003: Off-season photos show Kennywood's new themed area

2003: Couple to tie knot on Six Flags Darien Lake's slingshot

2002: Mr. Freeze latest Premier coaster to get lap bar treatment

2002: Superman: Ultimate Flight photos posted from opening day

2002: Dark Knight ready for primetime at Six Flags New England

2001: Construction moves along at Kennywood on Phantom's Revenge

2001: Holiday World stages mock disaster

2001: Cedar Point Breakers may lose historic status

2001: Expedition GeForce rising in Germany

2001: Magic Mountain's Deja Vu boomerang complete

2001: New Batwing construction pictures released on COASTERnet

2001: 64 New photos of Titan show the ride ready to go

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