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Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closing Superman

The park says it has reached the end of its service life.

OSHA proposes fine for SeaWorld Orlando over trainer interaction with orcas

OSHA proposed a fine of $16,550.

Walt Disney World sued for former employee accused of making "up-skirt" videos

The family seeks at least $50,000 in damages.

Legoland teasing "groundbreaking" roller coasters for Florida and California

The press release says the two rides will cost $90 million, opening in 2026.

Canada’s Wonderland removing Time Warp

The park previously announced a new launched roller coaster.

Herschend to acquire Palace Entertainment

Operator of Dollywood and Silver Dollar City to acquire more than 20 properties including Kennywood and Lake Compounce.

Holiday World acquires Santa's Cottages

The cabin resort is west of the Indiana theme park.

Vertical lift will be part of new Monsters Inc. roller coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios

It will also be Disney's first suspended roller coaster.

Fresno's Playland faces uncertain future

The park's financial reality brings its future into question.

Six Flags nominates four new directors

The nominees come from a diverse background of industries.

Feature: Dolly Parton's business empire over the years

Parton's footprint in Tennessee extends beyond Dollywood.

Oakwood theme park closed permanently

The park's owners cite declining attendance.

United Parks down on most metrics for the year, quarter

Attendance, revenue and income were down for the former SeaWorld Entertainment.

Six Flags releases Q4 results for 2024

The press release shows numbers from the two legacy companies as well as the combined.

Disney sunsetting remaining virtual queues at Walt Disney World

Guardians of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Tiana's Bayou Adventure will switch to regular standby queues.

Stolen Quassy carousel figure resurfaces after nearly 40 years

Now returned to the park, the figure is being restored.

Epic Universe marketing has been multifaceted and spread over years

Universal has been promoting the new theme park across different channels.

Kentucky Kingdom announces new $11 million family land

New $11 million family-friendly land coming to the Louisville park.

Kennywood announces Kennywood Junction for 2025

The new themed area with five rides is a replacement for Thomas Town.

Disney beats analyst expectations, domestic park income down 5%

Profit was 31 cents per share higher than expected.

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Top 100 Coasters

  1. Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point
  2. Velocicoaster, Islands of Adventure
  3. Fury 325, Carowinds
  4. Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa
  5. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  6. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  7. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  8. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Voyage, The, Holiday World

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On this day in...

2024: Silver Dollar City opens Fire In The Hole

2024: Do-Dodonpa will not reopen at Fuji-Q Highlands

2020: White County, Indiana offers $3 million in incentives to buy Indiana Beach

2019: The Chris Sawyer Interviews: Go back 20 years to the creation of RollerCoaster Tycoon

2015: SeaWorld distributes video of author and Blackfish subject using racial slurs

2015: Dreamworld ride op suing for injuries allegedly caused by checking harnesses

2015: Video tour: IX Indoor Amusement Park

2014: Investors looking for return on investment from Disney's "billion dollar bracelets"

2014: Battlestar Galactica roller coaster closed for good at Universal Studios Singapore

2014: Two proposals for former Six Flags New Orleans involve resurrecting Jazzland

2014: Advocacy group drops involvement in Playland

2013: Robby Bell slowly rebuilding Bell's Amusement Park

2012: Carowinds opens its Windseeker

2012: Small amusement park near Ft. Myers may open after ten years

2010: Intimidator 305 opens at Kings Dominion

2010: Boy killed by bus in Fort Wilderness campground at Walt Disney World

2009: New York City trying to buy 10 acre Coney Island property from Thor Equities

2009: Ghost Town bankruptcy hurts small businesses who did work for park

2009: Kings Island creates a six-bus Diamondback to promote new coaster

2008: Kentucky passes 18-year-old ride op requirement bill

2004: Oakwood plans £3m rollercoaster

2004: Legoland California adds dinosaur attractions

2004: New preview screenshots of NoLimits 1.4 posted

2004: Alton Towers park guide and photo gallery posted at Coaster Grotto

2003: Last chance rides for Hillcrest Park

2003: Winners announced in the 2003 Coasters' Choice Awards

2003: Former Disney hotel serves military families

2002: AIR and Colossus photo, videos available on Coaster Odyssey

2002: 16 New Big Bad John photos posted to Lone Star Thrills

2002: FamilyFun Magazine grants Holiday World travel award

2002: Blackpool Pleasure Beach park guide updated at Coaster Grotto

2002: Paramount's Great America opens "Double The Fun"

2002: Coasters2k opens new games section

2001: Eye candy: Flight of Fear without shoulder restraints

2001: Photos show progress on Marine World's Vertical Velocity

2001: Universal Studios Japan opens in need of additional sponsors

2001: Titan video and photos show complete construction

2001: Cornball Express construction tour highlights unique structure

2001: New Kings Island site one of the most comprehensive on Net

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