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Six Flags releases combined company results for the third quarter

The combined Cedar Fair and Six Flags offers its first look at combined operations.

Theme park nerds can't stop talking about Epic Universe

Universal's new gate is opening in 2025, with tickets already available.

SeaWorld San Diego planning to refresh Journey to Atlantis theme

The changes are scheduled for 2025.

Disney names new chair, new CEO in "early 2026"

James Gorman was named Chairman of the Board, effective January 2, 2025.

Disneyland introduces $400 line skipping pass

The pass works on all 24 Lightning Lane attractions across Disneyland and California Adventure.

Six arrested after fight at Cedar Point

No injuries were reported.

Universal Epic Universe opens May 22, 2025, tickets go on sale October 22

The new gate down the road is an entirely new theme park.

Walt Disney World gets green light for affordable housing project

The county commissioner representing the surrounding area voted against the project.

Visitors say goodbye to Gillian's Wonderland Pier

The New Jersey landmark has permanently closed.

Kennywood begins adding new columns to Steel Curtain roller coaster

The ride did not open for the 2024 season.

Circuit Of The Americas gains new investment to finish roller coasters

The race track has had roller coaster parts on site for years.

Six Flags Great Adventure delays full Fright Fest for "unforeseen circumstances"

The park is calling the experience a "preview."

Busch Gardens Tampa announces Wild Oasis for 2025

Plans include a themed drop tower ride.

Aurora to redevelop Geauga Lake as a public park

Aurora City Council voted unanimously to approve spending $5.3 million for 48 acres of land and the adjacent lake.

SeaWorld Orlando announces an arctic-themed flying theater

The attraction is scheduled to open in 2025.

Cedar Point announces Siren's Curse tilt roller coaster

The new coaster will debut in 2025 as the tallest, longest and fastest of its kind in North America.

Disney reduces education benefit for cast members

The company will cap tuition reimbursement at $5,250 per year.

New Jersey community concerned about Gillian's after announced closure

Councilman holding town hall likely to hear concerns about the park.

NYT feature chronicles the Iger vs. Chapek saga at Disney

Feature offers an account of the failed CEO succession.

Couple loses lawsuit after losing membership in Disney's Club 33

Disney said the husband was found to be publicly intoxicated, a violation of the club's rules.

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Top 100 Coasters

  1. Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point
  2. Velocicoaster, Islands of Adventure
  3. Fury 325, Carowinds
  4. Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa
  5. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  6. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  7. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  8. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Voyage, The, Holiday World

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On this day in...

2022: Six Flags reports decreases in revenue, calls it a transition year

2022: SeaWorld Entertainment posts significant revenue growth for third quarter 2022

2021: Disney misses Wall Street expectations, theme park demand continues to rise

2020: California Covid rules close Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk after just one weekend

2020: Family builds backyard roller coaster inspired by Disneyland Matterhorn

2020: Disney will furlough more employees in California due to restrictions

2016: Disney parks and resorts revenue up despite lower attendance

2016: NBC developing amusement park comedy

2016: Apex Parks and former Six Flags, Palace and Paramount Parks CEO Al Weber dies

2015: The parking in Orlando is as much as $20

2014: No-fly zones over Disney parks could be for terrorist threat or avoiding advertisements

2014: Goldman Sachs leads financing effort for $1.15 billion theme park effort in Dubai

2013: Lionsgate boss says studio has been approached about Hunger Games theme park attractions

2013: S&S touts unique design of new Circus Circus roller coaster

2011: Disney scores record profit in fiscal Q4

2010: Michigan's Adventure has record year, will add interactive water attraction

2010: Green Bay kids autograph Zippin Pippin beam

2010: New Orleans says development of Six Flags site still possible, says recent video was not authorized

2010: Developers offer more details for planned Orlando Thrill Park

2010: Santa Clara approves zoning change for 49ers stadium

2009: Comcast and GE agree on valuation for NBC Universal

2009: Nickelodeon withdraws license from Southern Star project in New Orleans

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #127 posted

2005: Six Flags Over Texas unveils 10 new rides

2005: Report says park deficiencies not a factor in Rye Playland death

2002: Former Disney official joins Bluffs amusement park staff

2000: Medusa and Superman: Ultimate Escape appear digitally on Badnitrus

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