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State issues shutdown order for Carowinds' Fury 325 due to foundation issue

The ride has been closed since July 7.

Six Flags Great America closed due to poor air quality

The Canadian wild fires forced the decision last Friday.

Dick Knoebel dies at 87

Knoebel led the park bearing his name for almost four decades.

Busch Gardens Tampa closing Kumba, will replace with Kumba's Revenge

The B&M roller coaster debuted in 1993.

Ferris wheel cabin derails in Korea

No major injuries were reported.

Profile: Kennywood maintenance tech logs 46 years

Geno Chamboredon started in 1980 as a ride op.

Holiday World celebrates the Fourth with Mack Rides plans

The Mack Rides attraction is expected to open in May, 2027.

Six Flags names Mark Pauls to COO post

The executive previously worked for Herschend.

Fun Spot Atlanta to close permanently on August 2

The fate of its RMC roller coaster is unknown.

Enchanted Parks boss describes future for former Cedar Flags parks

This season is viewed as a transition year for the parks.

Disney said to be opening second gate in Shanghai

While not confirmed by the company, insiders insist that it's happening.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces longest family launch coaster, Werewolf Gorge

The ride will feature 4,120 feet of track.

SeaWorld San Diego replaces fireworks with drone show in settlement

The lawsuit alleged that SeaWorld was polluting Mission Bay.

Eight college students rescued from vertical lift in Galveston

Firefighters used ladder truck too pull riders off one at a time

Six Flags appoints Ash Walia to CFO post

He previously was CFO for Hot Topic and 99 Cents Only Stores.

Lawsuit seeks $1 million from COTALAND for stuck roller coaster

The park indicates that the ride performed as designed.

New Mandalorian and Grogu mission coming to Smuggler's Run

The Millennium Falcon ride will tie into the movie, also released this week.

Disney names three new presidents for parks, experiences

The shuffle accounts for the retirement of Walt Disney World's president.

Intamin ships short seatbelts for Cedar Point's Millennium Force

A park representative says the manufacturer will provide belts that are the correct length.

Union negotiations put Hersheypark season at risk

The union representing maintenance workers hasn't yet reached an agreement with the park.

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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. ArieForce One, Fun Spot America Atlanta
  7. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  8. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  9. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  10. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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Rollback

On this day in...

2018: NBCUniversal says it's "looking at" another gate in Orlando during earnings call

2018: SeaWorld San Diego planning a small roller coaster

2017: Disney unions seek "historic change" in wages at WDW

2017: One person dead, six injured, in ride accident at Ohio State Fair

2015: Beech Bend swing ride tips over, injuring 12

2015: Merlin warns Alton Towers accident could adversely affect profit

2014: Two people hurt by cable on Cedar Point's Skyhawk

2012: Kings Island removing Son of Beast

2012: Photos: Legoland Malaysia, opening this fall

2012: Boy hospitalized after bird hits him in the face on Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure

2011: Ouimet continues Cedar Fair tour at Kings Dominion, says he listens to consumers

2011: Gay couple asked to reverse "marriage is so gay" shirt at Dollywood

2010: Rider calls 911 during shut down on Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando

2010: Nickelodeon licenses brand for 14 attractions at Blackpool's Pleasure Beach

2009: Australian theme parks ban outside food, guests protest

2009: HairLoss.com calls for boycott of Freestyle Music Park over TV ad

2009: Expansion pays off for Dells Kalahari Resort

2009: Nik Wallenda walks Sky Ride cable at Cedar Point, photos on PointBuzz

2007: Attendance, revenue, per cap up for Six Flags in second quarter

2007: Creditor wants to seize rides at bankrupt Wild West World

2007: New Metroland pictures and review added to Coaster Grotto

2006: Girl hit with loose object on coaster at Iowa Adventureland

2006: Cypress Gardens huge success with water park

2006: Malaysian company bids on Universal Singapore project

2006: Geauga Lake and Kennywood battle with ads

2004: Wild Adventures guests buckle under heat

2004: Dollywood to expand water park

2004: Former Visionland GM Frank Thompson passes away

2004: Silver Bullet construction moves forward at Knott's

2001: Five suffer minor injuries as trains collide at Canobie

2001: Idora Park coasters demolished following years of dormancy

2001: Kings Island part of Cincinnati's Olympic bid

2000: Year of the cell phone accidents as Superman screens calls

2000: First pics of Rolling Thunder rendering online

2000: Americana opening delayed until next year

2000: Knott's Berry Farm begins construction of Halloween Haunt maze

2000: State of Ohio looks back at rich amusement park history

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