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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.

Cedar Point retires Monster after 56 years

The ride reached the end of its serviceable life.

DOJ sues United Parks over ban on wheeled walkers

The government suggests that the move violates the ADA.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces boardwalk-themed section

The area will include five rides.

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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...

2025: Magic Kingdom's Cars land will be called Piston Peak National Park

2025: Cedar Point opens Siren's Curse tilt roller coaster June 28

2024: Walt Disney World, district, agree to $17 billion development plan

2023: University of Central Florida announces attractions management degree program

2023: Judge recuses himself on Disney First Amendment case because of relative's stock holdings

2023: Dolly Parton's impact extends beyond her Dollywood theme park

2022: SeaWorld Orlando teasing its 2023 roller coaster with video and surf theme

2020: Non-profit sues Ohio on behalf of Cedar Fair and Kalahari to reopen

2020: Planning authority approves small amusement park for Myrtle Beach

2015: Cú Chulainn opens at Tayto Park

2014: New 570-foot Skyscraper roller coaster coming to Orlando in 2016

2012: Teen girl denied entry to Disney's Animal Kingdom for dressing like Tinkerbell

2009: Former Astroland owners donate star to Smithsonian

2007: Boblo boat Ste. Claire returning to Detroit

2004: Report says girl in Playland accident wiggled out of restraint

2002: CoasterBuzzCon adds Flight of Fear ride, on-site registration

2002: Kennywood reopens after killer storm

2002: Preperations continue as Xcelerator's opening day nears

2002: The heights of terror: Chicago reporter takes on Millennium Force

2002: Disney posts saftey report.

2001: Coroner blames Goliath, then reverses decision, over fatal aneurysm

2001: 2001: A Coaster Odyssey Tour for British fans

2001: Talon construction photos, beginning to end, document birth of inverter

2001: Several on-ride video clips added to Americacoasters.com

2001: Just can't seem to get enough of Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

2001: The trains have arrived for Expedition Ge Force

2000: Superman at Six Flags America breaks lift chain

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