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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. 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. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  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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Rollback

On this day in...

2020: CoasterBuzz: 20 Years Buzzed, A tale of two CEO's

2020: Fantasy Island has been permanently closed

2020: Cedar Fair posts record results for 2019

2020: Coney Island shop owner going to war with Zamperla over rent, may be evicted

2015: Sharknado 3 filming at Universal Orlando

2015: Cedar Fair finishes fifth straight year of record results

2015: Six Flags posts 4Q loss in profitable year on higher admission revenue

2015: Disney College Program offers great experiences working at theme parks

2014: Six Flags revenue up, profit down in 13Q4

2014: AT&T posts tiny cell towers all over Disney properties

2013: Ohio sales tax proposal could affect amusement park ticket prices

2013: Hong Kong Disneyland posts profit for the first time

2013: Cedar Fair net revenue up 3.9% in 2012, EBIDTA and per cap spending also up

2010: Q Funding sends letter to Cedar Fair unit holders urging no vote on Apollo deal

2010: Lo-Q sees 30% boost in profit despite poor economy

2010: Ownership changes, credit problems and economy send amusement industry on wild ride

2010: Darien Lake considers $7 million water park

2009: Disney cuts theme park jobs

2009: New Hard Rock Park owner wants to keep brand

2007: CoasterBuzz Podcast #65 posted

2007: Legoland developers seek quick approval from city

2004: Magic Springs granted alcohol permit

2004: Waldameer owner will request variance for Ravine Flyer II

2003: Cedar Point donates stray change to area charities

2003: Huge Ferris wheel coming to Vegas strip with new resort

2003: Disney says 60 million hours saved because of Fastpass

2002: Highway named in honor of Holiday World's Bill Koch

2002: Goliath starts to show its personality at Six Flags Holland

2002: New footers for Vertical Velocity poured at Marine World

2002: Hersheypark to host all nighter for teens

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