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Josh D'Amaro named next Disney CEO

Currently leading the experiences division, D'Amaro will succeed Bob Iger.

Disney reports record results in experiences division

The company posted $10 billion in revenue for the first time in its experiences division.

IAAPA pushing federal restrictions for "unauthorized" drone use

The association is advocating for no-fly zones and better coordination with law enforcement.

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.

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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

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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On this day in...

2023: Cedar Fair announces first phase of E-sports facility near Cedar Point

2020: Walt Disney World President Josh D'Amaro says investment in cast members critical to guest experience

2018: Disney parks and resorts division has record $5.2 billion quarter, attendance up 6%

2018: Kennywood adding a Thomas the Tank Engine themed area

2017: Two men arrested for allegedly growing weed on Legoland Windsor property

2014: Crawford County moves forward with sale of Conneaut Lake Park

2014: Officials in Maine commission report on theme park feasibility

2012: Outlet mall is only option on the table for former Six Flags New Orleans site

2012: New Coney Island amusement parks attract tourists from all over the world

2011: Disney's California Adventure evolves in its first decade

2011: Disney Resorts boss on Universal's Harry Potter: "They did a nice job"

2008: Cedar Fair posts small net loss for 2007, largely attributed to Geauga Lake

2007: Disney launches new Web site

2007: Camelot announces Knightmare

2006: Media companies sell theme parks

2006: Disney profit up on strong theme park performance

2005: High school a happy neighbor to Universal Orlando

2005: GAdv.com features new aerial construction photos

2005: Six Flags New England workers strike

2003: New settlement will pay confidential amount in suit against Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom

2003: Deconstruction underway at Knott's Berry Farm

2003: Osaka lends 3 billion yen to Universal Studios Japan

2003: Conneaut Lake to take out loan from state agency

2003: Disney faces marketing challenge with Mission: Space

2003: Six Flags AstroWorld announces SWAT and Diablo Falls

2002: Batman: The Dark Knight animated on Badnitrus

2002: Construction continues on Batman: Dark Knight

2001: Titan peaks to new heights over Texas

2001: Santa Cruz's Hurricane recreated in Rollercoaster Tycoon

2001: Six Flags Marine World to build Vertical Velocity

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