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Anaheim council vote on DisneylandForward proposal getting closer

Residents raise concerns over the long-term plan.

Cedar Fair settles Top Thrill Dragster injury lawsuit

Terms of the settlement are confidential.

Guests sue Universal Studios Hollywood for being stuck on Harry Potter ride

The four people are reportedly seeking damages for emotional distress.

Disney teases $60 billion in new attractions over coming decade

The company says that it's committed to telling new stories across its theme park properties.

Silver Dollar City opens Fire In The Hole

The ride replaces a previous ride of the same name.

Do-Dodonpa will not reopen at Fuji-Q Highlands

Citing safety and performance issues, the park decided to permanently close the ride.

Legoland California to use dynamic pricing

Demand will influence ticket pricing.

Universal Orlando previews Isle of Berk at Epic Universe

The portion of Universal Orlando's newest park is themed to the How To Train Your Dragon series of movies.

Walt Disney World and special district agree to settlement, drop state lawsuits

The settlement comes years after a battle for control over the former Reedy Creek Improvement District.

Merlin buys Orlando Eye, will call it Orlando Eye

The company bought the attraction from ICON Park.

RollerCoaster Tycoon at 25 inspired real coaster designers

Game creator Chris Sawyer and real-life designers talk about the icon 1999 game.

Disney Destiny announced as third Triton-class ship in Disney Cruise Line fleet

The ship is expected to be delivered in 2025.

Kansas City area will be home to a Mattel theme park

The park will open in 2026.

NC records show findings for Carowinds' Fury-325 support crack

The report includes photos of the damaged support.

Wildcat getting vertically laminated track treatment at Lake Compounce

The effort is being led by The Gravity Group.

Cedar Point settles EEOC suit over age restricted employee housing

The company will pay $50,000.

Anaheim's planning commission approves initial plan for Disneyland expansion

The changes include moving parking to a multi-level structure and expanding attractions into current parking lot space.

Rampage at Alabama Adventure closed in 2024 for steel track conversion

Video posted by the park implies the retracking project will be a conversion to steel hybrid.

Teen shot outside of Six Flags Over Georgia as officers called for "unruly crowd"

15-year old critically injured after gunfire exchanged with police

Couple sues Universal Orlando for alleged brain injury on Rip Ride Rocket

The suit seeks at least $50,000 in damages.

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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. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  9. Voyage, The, Holiday World
  10. Mako, SeaWorld Orlando

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Rollback

On this day in...

2022: Former Waco news anchor takes GM position at Six Flags Over Texas

2022: Northwestern theme park engineering group enters attraction competitions

2020: Orange County Florida mayor spins up economic recovery council with theme park execs

2020: UPDATED: Cedar Fair to offer $1 billion in senior secured notes

2018: Walt Disney World announces 50 megawatt solar facility

2018: Kung Fu Panda will replace Shrek at Universal Studios Hollywood with 3D projection mapping tech

2017: SeaWorld sees its final orca birth at the San Antonio park

2017: Feature: Disney's post-Potter theme park renaissance

2016: Disney teases new evening attractions at Animal Kingdom

2016: Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi set to open in 2018

2015: Reporter tries on jobs at Keansburg Amusement Park

2015: Kings Island shakes up its food options

2012: Activists allege inadequate care for animals at Lagoon

2012: British tourists accused of stealing penguin from Australia's Sea World

2012: Six Flags St. Louis opening weekend pictures added to Negative-G

2012: Universal Studios Florida previews its night time Cinematic Spectacular

2011: Orlando rejects plan for Orlando Thrill Park

2011: NPR: Dollywood is like the Dolly the woman

2011: Indiana Beach racing to finish new area of park

2010: European travelers stranded in Central Florida from volcano ash offered free tickets to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens

2010: Minnesota developer withdraws proposal for New Orleans amusement park

2010: Martin & Vleminckx will build Zippin Pippin roller coaster in Green Bay

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #137 posted

2009: Walt Disney museum planned for San Francisco Bay area

2009: Lolly Swing topples over at Puyallup Spring Fair

2009: Six Flags trades on OTC using ticker symbol SIXF

2009: Busch: TEA/ERA attendance report isn't even close

2007: PointBuzz posts Cedar Point and Maverick updates

2006: Original Western Playland park uncertain

2006: Future uncertain for Wild Waves & Enchanted Village

2006: Huge new indoor water park resort planned for Indiana

2004: Elands escape from Six Flags Great Adventure

2004: Cypress Gardens owner details plans for park

2001: Kombo opens at Indianapolis Zoo

2000: New (2nd series) of SFH Preview Day pictures online

2000: <i>Register</i> says testing on Millennium Force is finished.

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