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Universal bringing year-round horror attraction to Chicago

The Universal Horror Unleashed attraction is targeting a 2027 opening date.

Cedar Point's new Siren's Curse roller coaster debuts this weekend

The tilt coaster has 2,966 feet of track and a top speed of 58 mph.

California's Great America faces imminent closure in 2027

Six Flags has an option to renew the lease, but has not yet chosen to.

Marineland selling its amusement rides

The Ontario park is selling its inventory of attractions.

SeaWorld San Antonio applies for permits for family inverted roller coaster

The park hasn't made a formal announcement about the ride.

Tariffs create uncertain environment for amusement parks

The taxes affect the price of goods and may affect consumer behavior.

Waldameer announces water park expansion for 2026

New slides will be paired with an "endless river."

Magic Kingdom's Cars land will be called Piston Peak National Park

Concept art for Cars themed area released along with a closing date for Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island.

Cedar Point opens Siren's Curse tilt roller coaster June 28

The unique ride has been under construction since the off-season.

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will close August 18

The ride will permanently close, though no replacement has been announced.

Six Flags layoffs continue across the company

Cuts include all of the park presidents.

ICON Park president says Epic Universe good for all attractions

The opening of new attractions has a halo effect in Orlando.

New Cedar Point manager worked at defunct Geauga Lake

Colleen Murphy-Brady was previously the assistant GM at Cedar Point.

Six Flags sets growth targets for 2028 at investor conference

CEO Richard Zimmerman says there is "great value" to create.

Closure of Six Flags America threatens 108-year-old Wild One roller coaster

The ride was previously relocated from Massachusetts.

United Parks revenue and attendance down in first quarter 2025

Attendance down 1.7% from the first quarter of 2024.

How Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain has evolved over a half-century

The original ride cost $7 million, in 1978.

Disney to open park in Abu Dhabi

The resort will be built in partnership with Ferrari World operator Miral.

Six Flags reports results in first quarter 2025

The company does not yet have a post-merger previous quarter to compare to.

Six Flags will close Six Flags America at the end of the 2025 season

The closure is part of an "ongoing portfolio optimization program."

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

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On this day in...

2024: Blue Man Group returning to Orlando at ICON Park

2022: Cedar Fair sells land under California's Great America, will lease back and close park after 11 years

2022: Coney Island Cyclone turns 95

2018: Union reportedly close to deal with Disney for Florida theme park workers

2016: Eleven people injured as inverted coaster derails at M&D's in Scotland

2015: Second victim in Alton Towers Smiler accident requires amputation

2014: Editorial: Paid line skipping a lesson opportunity for kids

2014: Theme parks "storm ready" to prepare for dangerous weather

2013: Star Wars expansion at Walt Disney World could be of Harry Potter proportions

2012: Cedar Fair elects three new board members

2011: Orlando Thrill Park developer abandons plans

2011: CoasterBuzz Podcast #206 posted

2008: InBev to go hostile as Anheuser rejects bid

2007: Hershey Entertainment CEO has bigger plans for town

2007: Valleyfair photos added to Negative-G

2006: Cedar Fair proposes terms for financing Paramount Parks acquisition

2006: Bell's reopens after storm damage

2006: Beech Bend's Rumble Fest 2006 photos added to Negative-G

2005: Wild West World owners spending $10 million on rides with Chance-Morgan and Zamperla

2005: Disney applies Feng Shui to Hong Kong park

2003: Dollywood to debut Thunderhead 2004

2003: BGTGuide adds over 90 Busch Gardens Tampa photos

2003: Closing Dragster for season "last resort"

2002: San Diego back down from demands, SeaWorld will move forward with plans

2002: Six Flags and Frito-Lay Sign Seven-Year Sponsorship Agreement

2002: Cyclone celebrates 75th anniversary at Astroland

2001: Land Rover tumbles on Rhino Rally

2001: Another day, another Magic Mountain Update

2001: New photos of Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World posted to Alex's Place

2001: Son of Beast: Over one million served

2000: Roadrunner Express at SFO now suitable for adults

2000: Sky Needle down this year, new coaster next year?

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