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Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Thrill Glider

The new Vekoma roller coaster will debut in 2027.

Arie Force One purchased by Six Flags, location TBD

The company bought the roller coaster shortly after Fun Spot closed in Georgia.

Magic Mountain attorneys cite pre-existing condition, low G-forces in X2 lawsuit

A trial is scheduled for next year.

Dolly Parton dies at 80

The entertaining legend founded Dollywood.

Six Flags moving corporate headquarters to Arlington, Texas

The company says it will "enhance operational efficiency."

Disney reveals details for new attractions and ships at D23 fan event

From new themed lands to attraction renovations, to a new class of cruise ships, Disney revealed dozens of coming attractions.

Silver Dollar City announces family roller coaster, Miner's Mountain Express

The new roller coaster opens in 2027.

Six Flags loss widens despite same-park attendance growth

The company sold seven parks and closed another.

Disney beats expectations, attendance up at theme parks

Domestic parks up 3% compared to prior year.

United Parks revenue, income and attendance down in second quarter

Per capita spending reached a new record.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces 382-foot tall Bakunawa spinning roller coaster

The ride will reach 100 mph over three launches.

Marineland beluga whales make their way to SeaWorld San Antonio

Others went to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

Busch Gardens Tampa president talks about $200 million in improvements

Jon Vigue got his start at Lake Compounce.

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.

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

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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On this day in...

2020: Marriott's Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort lays off 1,100 employees

2018: SoCal theme parks up their Halloween game under higher demand

2017: Sesame Place announces Oscar's Wacky Taxi roller coaster

2016: SeaWorld drops dividend, stock takes a hit

2016: Hotels take design cues from theme park properties

2016: IAAPA relocating to Orlando, commits expo in town to 2030

2015: Reedy Creek can't agree with firefighter union on contract

2012: Disney to significantly back off capital expenditures in 2013

2012: Legoland Florida available for private events

2011: Disney announces partnership with James Cameron for Avatar attractions, starting at Disney's Animal Kingdom

2010: Timberliner roller coaster train photos posted to CoasterBuzz's Facebook page

2010: Growing Asian middle class fuels theme park boom

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #157 posted

2009: Holiday World closes in on new attendance record

2009: Disney studio chief quits, started as a train and monorail operator

2009: Recap: New attractions coming to Orlando

2009: Six Flags New England Pictures Added To Negative-G

2007: Cedar Fair announces Geauga Lake will be water park only

2006: Valleyfair announces Renegade for 2007

2005: Scooby Doo attacked at Universal Studios Florida

2004: Improper bolts blamed for death in Boston fair ride accident

2004: Euro Disney shares up on news of refinancing deal

2004: Amusement industry raised $40,000 for hurricane-battered charity

2001: Cedar Fair cash distribution up 5%

2001: Hersheypark to raise funds for disaster relief

2001: Magic Mountain park guide and X photos added to Coaster Grotto

2000: One last look at Phantom

2000: Sky Whirl to be replaced by Invertigo

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