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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.

Total revenue and EBITDA down in first quarter for United Parks

Attendance was also down 5%.

Six Flags posts improved results for first quarter

Net revenue up 12%, attendance up 4%, compared to first quarter last year.

Six Flags shuffles some of exec team, including CFO

Long time Cedar Fair CFO Brian Witherow will step down.

Disney experiences division up 7% for quarter despite 1% drop in domestic attendance

Global attendance was up 2%.

Cedar Point gate tops $100

Those planning ahead can get discounts online.

Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open in 2026

The park's future is uncertain.

Six Flags brings back presidents to 10 parks

The decision reverses a regional strategy.

Six Flags reinstates park presidents

The company previously moved to a regional management model.

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

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On this day in...

2022: Cedar Fair management contract for Gilroy Gardens ended and no one noticed

2021: Six Flags New England closed to cleanup after serious storm

2017: Disney will replace the "wench auction" in its Pirates of The Caribbean rides

2017: OWA posts testing video of its Rollin' Thunder roller coaster

2017: Universal applies for augmented reality patent

2017: Couple sues Knoebels after drowning death of their son

2016: Kings Island posts story about the creation of The Beast

2015: Universal Creative exec talks King Kong at Islands of Adventure

2015: Magic of Disney Animation the latest casualty at Hollywood Studios

2014: Six Flags Great Adventure's Zumanjaro scheduled to open July 4

2014: Notorious Action Park opens again this summer

2011: Legoland Florida announces limited schedule, draws criticism

2011: Disney's California Adventure reboot aims to be more family friendly

2011: Transformers ride development moves forward for spring debut at Universal Studios Hollywood

2011: Disney commissioning movie based on Matterhorn ride

2010: Six die in simulator accident in China

2009: Kings Dominion construction ramps up for new roller coaster

2009: Merlin confirms Central Florida is in the running for second US Legoland

2009: The Pirates League opens at Magic Kingdom for makeover experience

2009: Hong Kong Disneyland confirms government deal, announces expansion

2006: Worst flooding since 1972 hits Knoebel's Grove

2006: PA House OK's end to tax on Kennywood

2004: Flooding closes Six Flags Over Texas

2003: Mission: Space set to return Epcot to its glory days of technology

2003: Former Universal boss Bronfman supported by many on inside

2003: Wild Adventures owner has Florida on the brain, has for some time

2003: Coaster Grotto adds over 70 photos of Paramount's Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens Williamsburg

2003: Parents don't blame anyone for mentally disabled man's fall at Knoebels

2001: X's drop now complete

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