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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.

Jana Partners wants Six Flags to sell

The investment firm also wants new leadership on the board.

Sesame Workshop sues United Parks over royalties and use of IP

The non-profit says United Parks stopped paying royalties in September.

Travis Kelce assumes role of "brand ambassador" for Six Flags

The NFL star will appear in various forms of marketing.

Unofficial Blackpool Pleasure Beach history site launched

Park has been in the same family's ownership for 130 years

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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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Rollback

On this day in...

2023: Zambezi Zinger at Worlds of Fun misses opening day because of "supply chain issues"

2023: Road project for Universal's Epic Universe largest ever for county

2020: Six Flags announces opening protocol for Covid-19 mitigation

2018: Massive fire destroys parts of Europa Park

2016: Officials in southeast New York hopeful for Legoland deal

2015: Battlestar Galactica reopening at Universal Studios Singapore

2011: New Jersey amusement park injuries at a historic low

2011: Investigators say excessive speed was cause for fatal miniature train crash

2010: Kentucky fair board will recommend new operator for Kentucky Kingdom site

2009: Freestyle Music Park opens after dramatic off-season

2009: Waldameer continues to grow under family ownership

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #141 posted

2009: Animatronic Obama coming to Disney World's Hall of Presidents

2009: ACN covers debut of Terminator Salvation: The Ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain

2009: Worlds of Fun and Prowler opening photos added to Negative-G

2006: Mounting bracket failure caused Wild Thing brake to malfunction

2006: Court rules activist can protest at Six Flags Marine World

2006: Bahari River, Gobbler Getaway, Voyage photos added to Negative-G

2005: Disneyland anniversary benefitting neighbors

2005: Tennessee governor expected to sign safety bill

2004: Geauga Lake won't honor all Six Flags free tickets

2004: Strong Bad wants to open Mount Ridesplace USA

2001: Vertical Velocity opens in Gurnee

2000: America's first Fly By Wire comes to Texas

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