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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.

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.

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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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On this day in...

2024: Merlin buys Orlando Eye, will call it Orlando Eye

2016: California's Great America turns 40, GM says they'll take park to "the next level"

2015: Fury 325 opens in media preview at Carowinds

2015: I-X Indoor Amusement Park coming together in Cleveland

2014: Disney Magic to sail the fjords of Iceland

2012: Rollback: 85-year-old woman loves the roller coasters at Geauga Lake

2012: Cedar Fair designates new corporate VP for food service

2010: Darien Lake eyes $7 millinon expansion

2010: Town considers closing road for Lake Compounce expansion

2010: Lo-Q renews contracts with five parks

2010: Battlestar Galactica shut down at Universal Studios Singapore

2009: Former Hard Rock Park CEO wants cut of revenue from new park

2008: Fair operator to close on Wild West World in May

2008: Photos from Australian parks added to ThemeParks.ie

2007: CoasterBuzz Podcast #69 posted

2007: Conneaut Lake generates tax revenue despite financial woes

2007: Consumer magazine names Holiday World "Top Value Park"

2004: Midwest Info Guide posts construction photos from around Missouri

2004: Six Flags launches first national ad campaign in seven years

2004: Proposed Lincoln Monument could lead to theme park

2003: Alton Towers to build wooden coaster, says environmental impact will be minimal

2003: Paramount's Kings Island adds metal detectors in 2003

2002: 2002 Coasters' Choice Awards nominees announced

2002: Indiana Beach Online makes Coasters' Choice predictions

2002: Delirium and Flying Eagles debut at PGA

2002: PKI to auction off first Tomb Raider ride

2001: Nitro aerial photos posted on CoasterEvents.com

2001: Conneaut Lake holding "Blue Streak Challenge" to raise money

2001: See Hypersonic XLC as it springs into action

2001: New Titan pics, Astroworld and Fiesta Texas pics added to Lone Star Thrills

2001: Oz theme park blocked by one local official

2001: Part of Titan under water as construction nears close

2001: Phantom's Revenge delayed for a May opening

2001: Great Adventure ready for rollercoaster economy

2001: Busch asking some visitors to avoid petting zoo

2001: Sesame Place park withdraws plans to sell beer, wine

2001: Get a sneak preview of Busch Gardens Willamsburg's new Ireland online

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