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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.

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.

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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. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  6. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  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: SeaWorld Entertainment posts 4Q gains, slight increases in attendance and revenue for the year

2020: Indiana Beach fans hold rally to "save" park

2019: Busch Gardens Tampa to give Gwazi the Rocky Mountain Construction treatment for 2020

2017: More Marvel attractions in the works for various Disney theme parks

2017: New president at Busch Gardens Tampa starts with the basics and looks forward to big, strategic moves

2015: Fun Spot adds security at Orlando park after shooting

2012: Palace Entertainment acquires Noah's Ark in Dells

2012: Disney closes anti-obesity exhibit because of negative perception

2012: Festival Tennessee: Still nothing, one year later

2012: Coney Cyclone trains will not be replaced

2011: Las Vegas company wants to build a theme park for Nashville area

2011: Story and Burke "extremely excited" to return to industry, running Frontier City

2011: More people busted for selling partially used Central Florida theme park tickets

2010: Rock Band show coming to Cedar Fair parks this summer

2010: Long hair on trainers raised concern at SeaWorld

2010: Cedar Fair sends letter to unit holders pleading for votes to approve Apollo deal

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #134 posted

2009: Seasonal amusement park job fairs draw record crowds everywhere

2009: Six Flags Over Georgia delays opening for weather, company faces tough year

2009: KICentral adds Diamondback testing photos and video

2008: College student takes charge in museum at Six Flags Magic Mountain

2008: Shapiro says new Gurnee resort can only be good for Six Flags Great America

2007: Joyland sued for unpaid unemployment taxes

2007: Disney announces thousands of new rooms, golf resort, for WDW

2006: Iger sees Disney parks in India and mainland China

2005: Ground breaking for Wild West World near Wichita delayed

2005: Bushkill cleaning up for reopening

2005: Documents about Ohio electrocution posted

2004: Jury sides with Disney over alleged California Screamin' injuries

2004: Disneyland's Mad Tea Party Ride tamed in the name of safety

2002: COASTERnet releases 25 new RCT files

2001: More X-Flight and New SFWoA Midway Pics

2001: Future of Conneaut Lake Park brighter, thanks to donor

2001: Six Flags Great America officially announces 2001 additions

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