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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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On this day in...

2023: New Star Tours films coming to all three Disney ride locations

2023: Rogers: The Musical is going to be an actual show at Disney California Adventure

2020: Apex Parks Group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

2019: In 1976: Six Flags St. Louis opens Screamin' Eagle

2018: Arnolds Park installing new Chance carousel

2018: Silverwood cancels July 4 fireworks out of wildfire concerns

2017: Jackson, New Jersey still waiting for development around Six Flags Great Adventure

2017: Kansas legislature passes ride safety bill

2015: Orlando area has record 62 million tourists in 2014, most in the US

2015: Police looking for man accused of embezzlement at Myrtle Beach amusement park

2014: Family quits, then continues, offering pony rides at Bay Beach

2014: State says parts were worn on Mt. Olympus Opa! roller coaster at time of accident, park will remove ride

2013: Geauga Lake was a rich part of Ohio amusement park history

2013: Will Morey named chairman of IAAPA

2012: Thorpe Park offers treatment plan for those scared of roller coasters

2012: Bay Beach Amusement Park proposal would share fundraising proceeds for charities

2012: Teagan Marti returns to Wisconsin to support hospital that helped save her life

2012: Cedar Fair to nominate three new board members

2006: Hong Kong Disneyland costumed characters unhappy with pay

2006: PointBuzz posts Cedar Point aerial photos

2006: Six Flags America under a microscope as local park to Snyder

2006: Lagoon celebrates 120 years and plans new coaster

2003: SoCal park attendance steady in questionable war-time economy

2003: Valleyfair to auction first public ride on Steel Venom for charities

2002: Seven "new" flat rides appear at Worlds of Adventure

2002: SoCal community Garden Grove to rally against theme park plans

2001: Titan testing photos posted to SFoT Coasternet

2001: Tornado finally opens in Mexico

2001: CoasterGallery.com adds Hypersonic: XLC

2000: PKI Son of Beast on-site construction pics now available

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