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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.

Holiday World celebrates the Fourth with Mack Rides plans

The Mack Rides attraction is expected to open in May, 2027.

Six Flags names Mark Pauls to COO post

The executive previously worked for Herschend.

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%.

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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. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Lightning Rod, Dollywood

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On this day in...

2022: Review: LEGO Loop Coaster

2021: Universal Orlando sued for costumed character making racist gestures

2020: Hong Kong Disneyland will close again for Covid-19 pandemic

2017: Disney shows Star Wars theme park land models at D23, Internet loses its mind

2017: Accesso buys TE2 to expand theme park software footprint

2017: Morgan's Inspiration Island opens fully accessible water park

2016: Reedy Creek firefighters were advised to not feed alligators prior to fatal attack

2016: Six Flags America calls bomb threat a hoax

2016: 9-year-old asks Hersheypark to reduce pricing for guests with disabilities

2014: Six Flags Over Texas and Gerstlauer battle liability over 2013 New Texas Giant death

2014: Universal Studios Japan expects attendance lift with Harry Potter expansion

2011: Ouimet says virtual queuing has potential for Cedar Fair

2010: Plans for EarthQuest dwarf the former Six Flags Astroworld

2010: Parents claim humiliation for disabled daughter at Gold Reef City

2010: Great Wolf expands into kids spa business

2010: Joyland owner Stanley Nelson dies at age 87

2009: SpongeBob SquarePants celebrates his tenth anniversary on TV

2009: Wild West World owners say economy is reason for inaction

2008: Cedar Fair maintains distribution, attendance on par with last year

2008: Islands of Adventure area closed for Harry Potter construction

2008: InBev agrees to buy Anheuser-Busch for $50 billion

2005: Developer selected for Myrtle Beach Pavilion

2004: Early Disney Imagineer dies

2004: Ride owner in Lake County Fair death gets jail

2004: War veteran redeems 33-year old offer for free day at Knoebels

2004: Idlewild Moments releases Story Book Forest online walk-through

2004: Coaster Grotto adds 120 photos from 10 parks

2003: Former Conneaut Lake owner busted again for tax evasion

2003: Analysts question if Myrtle Beach amusement park could succeed

2000: New compensation plan headed for Cedar Fair unit holders for approval

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