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Six Flags loss widens despite same-park attendance growth

The company sold seven parks and closed another.

Disney beats expectations, attendance up at theme parks

Domestic parks up 3% compared to prior year.

United Parks revenue, income and attendance down in second quarter

Per capita spending reached a new record.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces 382-foot tall Bakunawa spinning roller coaster

The ride will reach 100 mph over three launches.

Marineland beluga whales make their way to SeaWorld San Antonio

Others went to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

Busch Gardens Tampa president talks about $200 million in improvements

Jon Vigue got his start at Lake Compounce.

State issues shutdown order for Carowinds' Fury 325 due to foundation issue

The ride has been closed since July 7.

Six Flags Great America closed due to poor air quality

The Canadian wild fires forced the decision last Friday.

Dick Knoebel dies at 87

Knoebel led the park bearing his name for almost four decades.

Busch Gardens Tampa closing Kumba, will replace with Kumba's Revenge

The B&M roller coaster debuted in 1993.

Ferris wheel cabin derails in Korea

No major injuries were reported.

Profile: Kennywood maintenance tech logs 46 years

Geno Chamboredon started in 1980 as a ride op.

Holiday World celebrates the Fourth with Mack Rides plans

The Mack Rides attraction is expected to open in May, 2027.

Six Flags names Mark Pauls to COO post

The executive previously worked for Herschend.

Fun Spot Atlanta to close permanently on August 2

The fate of its RMC roller coaster is unknown.

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

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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. ArieForce One, Fun Spot America Atlanta
  6. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  7. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  8. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  9. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  10. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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On this day in...

2025: Disney domestic experiences revenue up 22% in quarter, income up 10%

2025: United Parks revenue and income down on nearly flat attendance

2023: Kings Island announces Snoopy's Soap Box Racers family shuttle roller coaster

2023: Disney theme park revenue up despite dip in domestic attendance

2023: Dorney Park announces Iron Menace roller coaster

2016: Former cop arrested for trying to bring gun into Magic Kingdom

2016: Disney reports strong earnings, hotel occupancy, slightly lower attendance

2012: New Walt Disney World Fantasyland opens at Magic Kingdom on Dec. 6

2011: Disney beats earnings and revenue estimates on ad rates and theme parks

2011: California's Great America sued for gay slur on-ride photo

2010: Family Feud taping at Universal Orlando with Steve Harvey as host

2010: Universal Orlando posts first attendance increase in two years

2010: Dreamworld, Australia to relaunch Tower of Terror

2010: Girl injured in Dells fall has several surgeries

2010: Thirll seekers bare all for rollercoaster record

2009: New North Myrtle Beach park enjoys warm reception

2009: Beijing yet to approve Shanghai Disney project

2006: Orlando parks have dizzying array of ticket options

2006: Oakwood Hydro victim was not restrained, letter says OTSR's skipped on cost

2005: Spaghetti Wednesdays draw patrons back to DelGrosso's

2001: Fiesta Texas guide added to Lone Star Thrills

2001: Thrillshot reviewed by Americacoasters.com

2001: Pennsylvanians break 24-hour coaster record

2001: Indiana Beach site documents more of the park's history.

2001: Knott's Berry Farm update on Vertigo and Windjammer

2000: Kennywood announces Phantom's Revenge for 2001 (updated)

2000: Six Flags Over Texas to get Giovanola hypercoaster

2000: Woman sues Magic Mountain over subdural hematoma

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