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Brit couple travels the world to ride roller coasters in "golden years"

Couple has spent £60,000 visiting new theme parks.

Universal Orlando makes first move in price hike, to $92 for one-day ticket

The theme park resort is the first to go above the $90 mark in Orlando.

Brady Bunch actors return to Kings Island

The actors that played Greg, Peter and Cindy visit the amusement park 40 years after filming an episode of the show there.

Arnolds Park renovates 1927 Legend roller coaster

The amusement park has invested about $250,000 in restoring the ride, which is nearly 90 years-old.

Dorney Park denied nightly fireworks by zoning board, appealing decision

The amusement park planned for the five to seven minute display to run nightly for most of the summer, but faces challenge from local authorities.

Maxis confirms an amusement park expansion pack for Simcity

Expansion for the simulation game will be available for download May 28.

Former trainer counter-sues Marineland

Target of defamation suit returns the favor to the theme park, which has sued several former employees over criticism of the park.

Casino Pier adding new ride called Super Storm, some people not amused

New pendulum ride will be ready soon for summer riders.

Ouimet: Amusement parks solid in tough economy

Cedar Fair CEO Matt Ouimet tells CNN that local trips are king in a tough economy, and improving economy may bring people back who couldn't afford any trips.

Rich moms hire handicapped tour guides for special access at Walt Disney World

Some people with disabilities, who can skip certain lines at the theme park, are hired by the hour to join them.

Great Escape settles for $1.3 million over 2008 water park viral outbreak

Around 650 people claimed they got sick after visiting the park.

Jet Star finally being removed from the ocean on Jersey shore

Icon of the destruction caused by Sandy will finally be extracted from the water.

Hints for Disney Star Wars theme park keep dropping

Iger says in earnings call that the company is exploring "opportunities" for the theme parks.

Dick Kinzel retiring from Cedar Fair board

Former CEO will hit the mandatory retirement age.

California backs off fines against Disneyland

Fines were related to accident involving worker cleaning Space Mountain.

Oakwood announces £4 million Neverland area, log flume

Theme park will add a Peter Pan themed zone that includes Skull Rock, a pirate log flume.

New roller coaster round up for 2013

<i>USA Today</i> composes a review of the rides debuting this year.

New book recounts the history of Waldameer

Owner Paul Nelson shares decades of experiences in book.

Breaking: Universal Orlando announces Harry Potter Diagon Alley on Facebook

The expansion will include both parks and is expected to open in 2014. The London/Diagon Alley portion will be in Universal Studios Florida.

PointBuzz to cover GateKeeper media day live at Cedar Point

Fan site will post updates to real-time live blog as the new roller coaster opens at 4 a.m.

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Top 100 Coasters

  1. Voyage, The, Holiday World
  2. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  3. Ravine Flyer II, Waldameer Park
  4. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  5. Bizarro, Six Flags New England
  6. Boulder Dash, Lake Compounce
  7. Phoenix, Knoebels
  8. Behemoth, Canada's Wonderland
  9. Thunderhead, Dollywood
  10. Diamondback, Kings Island

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Rollback

On this day in...

2012: Angry Birds themed section opens at Sarkanniemi Amusement Park in Finland

2011: Legoland Florida opening October 15

2011: Worlds of Fun carousel has a mysterious past

2011: Theme park planned for Jordan, with Star Trek attraction

2010: A new server for CoasterBuzz, plus membership updates

2007: Bell's getting financial help from fair board to move

2007: Seven roller coasters labeled dangerous in Japan

2006: T. Lewis Hooper, former president of Kings Entertainment, dies at 61

2006: Lego builders jockey for full-time position at Legoland California

2006: World reacts to Cedar Fair acquisition of Paramount Parks

2005: Brawl closes Six Flags Magic Mountain

2005: Construction pictures of Six Flags Hurricane Harbor posted to SFGAmWorld.com

2005: PKI's Italian Job Stunt Track nedia day pictures added to Negative-G

2005: Dubai International Capital bids for Legoland parks

2003: USA Today profiles 2003's greatest new attractions

2003: Six Flags Worlds of Adventure misses target date for water park opening

2003: Disney to use Lion King characters to promote safety

2003: Warner Bros. Movie World Germany park guide added to Coaster Grotto

2002: Elvis to wed enthusiasts on The Legend

2002: Knott's continues to prepare for Xcelerator's opening day

2001: Fiesta del Sol will feature coaster

2001: Survivor Colby to ride Cheetah for grand opening

2001: Four new articles added to history series on Ultimate Rollercoaster

2000: Kraken unleashed at passholder preview

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