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Disney will bet $60 billion on the company's future

The company will invest heavily into its theme park division, which it sees as its greatest growth opportunity.

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

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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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On this day in...

2020: Holiday World to host a "digital opening day" on May 2

2019: Using roller coasters to combat fear and anxiety

2017: Firefighters union says Disney fireworks causing brush fires

2016: Comcast acquisition of DreamWorks Animation could be play for theme park IP

2016: Mass Effect attraction opening next month at California's Great America

2016: Six Flags diversifying business, may add sports bars

2015: Arbitration panel orders Animal Kingdom Lion King performers to be rehired, with back pay

2011: Dania Beach roller coaster shut down

2011: Ohio bill limits school year to fall between holiday weekends, to boost tourism

2011: Tokyo Disneyland resume full operation

2010: Cal/OSHA blames both Knott's Berry Farm and Intamin for Xcelerator accident

2010: Six Flags may emerge from bankruptcy by Monday

2010: Can Walt Disney World beat The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando?

2010: Congress hears both sides of debate over marine life shows at theme parks

2010: Woman injured in boat crash on Walt Disney World property

2010: Tower ride next at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

2009: Serpent finally opens at Kokomo's in Michigan

2009: Six Flags closes indoor park facilities in Mexico

2006: Six Flags Over Texas debuts package of family rides

2006: Libertyland ownership drama continues

2005: Dells owners express little concern with Six Flags water park

2005: Holiday World construction tour and Kentucky Kingdom pictures added to Negative-G

2004: Australian Sea World's Shark Bay opens

2003: Six Flags hopes to have better year with capital expenditures and better pricing

2003: Hurricane Harbor construction continues at Six Flags New England

2003: LeSourdsville Lake closed indefinitely

2000: Cinci TV station posts full Son of Beast point-of-view.

2000: Ohio coaster blowout

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