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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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Rollback

On this day in...

2019: Arnold's Park to rebuild classic wild mouse

2017: Jimmy Fallon was originally turned down for Universal Studios ride

2016: Disneyland Paris worker found dead in Phantom Manor, reportedly electrocuted

2016: Thomas Staggs, Disney COO, leaving the company

2016: Cooperative wants to resurrect Whalom Park

2016: Q&A: ITEC's Marc Plogstedt talks attraction design

2014: Employee break area goes up in flames at Six Flags Great America

2013: Indiana Beach pays several years of back taxes

2013: Darien Lake adds conference center to mix up business meetings

2013: Kings Island maintenance crews busiest in off-season

2013: Merlin Entertainments considering IPO

2011: Industry turns corner on attendance, expects big year

2011: Phoenix theme park proposals fail to materialize into projects

2011: Three-year-old boy dies after fall from roller coaster

2008: Six Flags New England coaster faces more delays

2007: Universal Orlando attendance down, profit up

2006: Developers want to build faux winter sport park in Texas

2006: CoasterBuzz Podcast #26 posted

2005: Taiwanese surgeon says woman sustained brain injury from coaster

2005: Alton Towers quiets down

2005: Dollywood turns 20, 1,600 guests get 20-year passes

2003: ACE announces CoasterCon Appearance by That Guy Who Took a Leak on Top Thrill Dragster

2002: Bits of the Beach posts pictures from the BPB River Caves

2002: Woodencoaster.com posts RCT downloads and satellite photo links

2001: Student to travel the world to study coaster design

2001: Colossos sports sexy Intamin wood trains

2000: Son of Beast construction on April Fool's Day

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