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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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  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. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  9. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  10. Voyage, The, Holiday World

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On this day in...

2023: Disneyland workers have pay increase coming after winning in court

2019: Cedar Fair reports record performance through 10 months as company grows through acquisition

2018: IAAPA says "experience economy" pushes theme park spending up 5% to $44.8 billion last year

2018: SeaWorld Entertainment recovery continues with 10% boost in revenue and attendance over 3rd quarter last year

2016: Disney gets FAA approval to fly drones over theme parks

2015: Disney attendance up 7% for the fiscal year, guest spending up 1%

2015: SeaWorld attendance and financial slide begins to stabilize, CEO will redirect some budget for non-orca attraction at San Diego

2014: Cedar Fair declares record quarterly revenue again, ups distribution by 7%

2013: Man who allegedly left dry ice bombs at Disneyland gets 36 days in jail

2012: Cedar Fair announces results, will raise distribution to $2.50 in 2013

2011: Dippin' Dots files for bankruptcy

2009: Holiday World's Wildebeest will be featured in Natural Geographic show

2009: New Jersey parks have no major injuries this season

2009: Theme parks crucial for tourism in Korea

2009: Shanghai Disney park will displace local residents and farmers

2008: Universal Orlando CIO keys in on customer

2008: Dollywood adds Polar Express 4-D to Christmas lineup

2008: Cedar Fair attendance and revenue up in first three quarters

2007: Universal Orlando wants to be more "green"

2007: Cedar Fair 3Q revenue up 5% on higher per cap, slightly lower attendance

2007: CoasterBuzz Podcast #94 posted

2006: Great Wolf revenue up on per-available-room basis

2006: Fire breaks out at Gatorland

2006: Disneyland officials unhappy about housing development project

2004: Silver Dollar City formally announces Powder Keg

2003: Busch Tampa attendance up, and they're not done yet

2003: Timberland Twister site cleared at Camp Snoopy

2002: Starcoasters.com adds South Carolina State Fair photos

2001: Cascade Canyon, deconstruction photos and a tribute

2001: Cyclone tops off at Dreamworld

2001: BGW::TIMELINE updated with photos, video

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