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Dreamland's Scenic Railway closes for good after more than a century

The ride had been previously damaged by fire.

New Legoland California roller coaster will be most "intense" yet

The ride is part of a space-themed expansion.

Universal Orlando announces Fast & Furious ride for 2027

The ride replaces Rip Ride Rockit.

Six Flags announces offering of $1 billion of senior notes

The notes are due in 2032.

Six Flags will not exercise buy-out option of Six Flags Over Texas

The park is partially owned by a partnership.

Six Flags Magic Mountain converting kids area into Looney Tunes Land

The makeover will introduce two new play areas, retheme five rides and remove two roller coasters and two kids rides.

Lakemont Park sued by county for roller coaster neglect

The suit says the park hasn't maintained Leap The Dips, per its lease agreement.

Cedar Point nearly beats 31-year attendance record, despite overall Six Flags attendance

The 1994 record was 3.617 million guests.

Wild Waves announces final season

The park will open in 2026 for it's last year of operation.

Federal lawsuit challenges Disney's disability policies as too restrictive

The policies were previously revised to battle abuse.

Aerosmith removed from roller coaster preshow at Disney's Hollywood Studios

A Muppets theme will replace the aging rock band.

Six Flags appoints John Reilly as CEO

The executive has previous experience at Palace Entertainment and the former SeaWorld Entertainment.

Kings Island's Flight of Fear was almost a Star Trek themed roller coaster

The designer eventually pivoted to the Outer Limits.

Disney posts 9% increase in experiences operating income for fiscal year

Launch of the Disney Treasure and cruise line affected results.

Disney planning dynamic pricing for domestic parks

A test has been running at the Paris park for the last year.

Herschend to acquire Silverwood

Herschend adds largest amusement & water park in Northwest to its portfolio.

Six Flags reports loss despite higher attendance

EBITDA and per capita spending also down.

United Parks posts declines in revenue, income and attendance

"We are obviously not happy with the results we delivered in the quarter."

Cedar Point may have been target of attack

Law enforcement believes three men arrested in Michigan were planning something.

Fans say farewell to Six Flags America

The park opened as a wildlife center in 1974.

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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. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  7. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  8. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Voyage, The, Holiday World

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On this day in...

2022: World's tallest drop tower and slingshot rise over Orlando's International Drive

2021: Universal Orlando talks about the development process for Velocicoaster

2020: Evidence suggests another roller coaster is coming to SeaWorld Orlando

2019: Legoland Florida announces pirate-themed hotel

2016: Great Wolf Lodge buys 50 acres next door to Walt Disney World

2016: Harrison Ford will host TV special to reveal new Star Wars theme park attractions

2014: PA gets more time in case against Conneaut Lake trustees

2011: Former owner of Wild Waves will manage the property for CNL.

2011: Octotron opens at Belmont Park

2010: King Kong returning to Universal Studios Hollywood as giant 3-D image

2010: Prosecution rests in Etheredge trial

2009: Sally Corp. lays off 16 in downturn

2009: Knoebels buys Golden Nugget from Morey's

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #103 posted

2008: Six Flags considers selling more parks, eying big budget cuts

2008: Euro Disney edges closer to profitability

2008: Wild Escape plans going nowhere in West Virginia

2007: Kennywod announces Cosmic Chaos

2006: Six Flags headquarters moving to New York, Oklahoma City parks closing

2005: Legoland California attendance, revenue up, Robocoasters opening this year

2004: State of Florida agrees to its part in bringing back Cypress Gardens

2004: Sandusky parking tax one step closer to dead

2004: Trial begins for surgeon versus DCA

2004: Tokyo Disneyland releases cause behind Space Mountain accident

2003: CoasterBuzz changes slated for late Wednesday

2003: New construction photos of Celebration City posted

2003: Dracula theme park wont be in Transylvania

2002: Discovery Cove closed for repair

2002: New Dreamworld videos added to Ozattractions.com.au

2002: Xcelerator site work progresses at Knott's Berry Farm

2002: Busch Williamsburg announces Passport Day exclusive

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