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Vekoma posts history video for its 100th anniversary

The video follows the company's evolution from its start manufacturing agricultural equipment.

Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Thrill Glider

The new Vekoma roller coaster will debut in 2027.

Arie Force One purchased by Six Flags, location TBD

The company bought the roller coaster shortly after Fun Spot closed in Georgia.

Magic Mountain attorneys cite pre-existing condition, low G-forces in X2 lawsuit

A trial is scheduled for next year.

Dolly Parton dies at 80

The entertaining legend founded Dollywood.

Six Flags moving corporate headquarters to Arlington, Texas

The company says it will "enhance operational efficiency."

Disney reveals details for new attractions and ships at D23 fan event

From new themed lands to attraction renovations, to a new class of cruise ships, Disney revealed dozens of coming attractions.

Silver Dollar City announces family roller coaster, Miner's Mountain Express

The new roller coaster opens in 2027.

Six Flags loss widens despite same-park attendance growth

The company sold seven parks and closed another.

Disney beats expectations, attendance up at theme parks

Domestic parks up 3% compared to prior year.

United Parks revenue, income and attendance down in second quarter

Per capita spending reached a new record.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces 382-foot tall Bakunawa spinning roller coaster

The ride will reach 100 mph over three launches.

Marineland beluga whales make their way to SeaWorld San Antonio

Others went to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

Busch Gardens Tampa president talks about $200 million in improvements

Jon Vigue got his start at Lake Compounce.

State issues shutdown order for Carowinds' Fury 325 due to foundation issue

The ride has been closed since July 7.

Six Flags Great America closed due to poor air quality

The Canadian wild fires forced the decision last Friday.

Dick Knoebel dies at 87

Knoebel led the park bearing his name for almost four decades.

Busch Gardens Tampa closing Kumba, will replace with Kumba's Revenge

The B&M roller coaster debuted in 1993.

Ferris wheel cabin derails in Korea

No major injuries were reported.

Profile: Kennywood maintenance tech logs 46 years

Geno Chamboredon started in 1980 as a ride op.

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

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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On this day in...

2023: Feds sue Cedar Point over employee housing age policy

2018: OSHA fines Cedar Point for fall hazard

2016: Worker rescued from Six Flags Great America Sky Trek Tower when back pain prevents him from moving

2015: Walt Disney World cities sign deal with Orange County Sheriff's Office

2014: Walt Disney World nerds cry over the replacement of Maelstrom with Frozen attraction

2013: Electronic music show shut down at Quassy after suspected overdoses

2013: RCT and Transport Tycoon developer Chris Sawyer working to get games on mobile platforms

2013: Disney alters queue policy for guests with disabilities

2011: Design firm sues SeaWorld for allegedly stealing designs

2011: Playland future may not include amusement rides

2010: Holiday World and Splashin' Safari announce 2011 improvements on YouTube

2010: Small fire contained on Cedar Point's Mean Streak

2009: Cypress Gardens fails again, owners look for buyers

2009: Disney World bus scare was caused by a wireless tire pressure monitor

2009: Breaking: Sources inside Busch Entertainment say the company has been sold to Blackstone

2008: Gravity Group launches blog, podcast

2008: Lo-Q profit expected to be twice market's expectations

2008: Kings Island debuts new kid-friendly Halloween attractions

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #123 posted

2005: Cypress Gardens wins award for economic impact

2005: Disney workers denied special access at Orlando airport

2005: Valleyfair announces Xtreme Swing

2004: Disney taps Communist Party to introduce Mickey to Chinese

2004: Man dies apparently from fall off Mummy's platform at Universal Florida

2003: Virtual Midway posts Lighthouse Point construction and HalloWeekends photos

2003: Uncle Bernie's Theme Park pictures added to Negative-g.com

2003: Paramount's Kings Island announces Boomerang Bay

2002: Fire destroys bumper cars, gift shop at Wyandot Lake

2001: Magic Kingdom attendance rebounds after attacks

2001: Women dies after riding Perilous Plunge at Knott's

2001: Construction approaches final stages at Castle Park

2001: Disneyland Resort and Knott's Berry Farm updates posted at WestCoaster

2001: Magic Mountain wins case over racial comments

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