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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%.

Cedar Point gate tops $100

Those planning ahead can get discounts online.

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

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Rollback

On this day in...

2024: Penguin Trek roller coaster opens at SeaWorld Orlando

2022: Cedar Fair reposts record revenue through July 4 compared to 2019

2018: Disney endures network outage that affects theme parks, sites and ESPN

2017: Knoebels' obsession with bringing back the Flying Turns

2014: Zumanjaro, tallest drop ride in the world, finally opens at Six Flags Great Adventure

2012: Worker dies at La Ronde, struck by roller coaster train

2011: Playland ditches resident entry fees

2011: Boy dies from head injuries in Knoebels pool

2010: Oaks Amusement Park celebrates 105 years with classic carousel

2010: Preparation and common sense help avoid injury at amusement parks

2010: Eleven people detained for fatal Chinese amusement park accident

2010: Fire at Cedar Point shuts down rides, injures firefighter

2009: New Cypress Gardens owners still trying to evolve the park

2009: NTSB will investigate fatal monorail crash at Walt Disney World

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #117 posted

2008: Joyland future remains uncertain amidst lawsuits

2008: Negative-G adds photos from Evel Knievel media event at Six Flags St. Louis

2005: Kennywood has agreement to purchase 20 or more acres

2004: Cypress Gardens expected to attract jobs and fun

2004: Bonfante Gardens offers laid-back alternative

2004: ASIMO tour lands robot at Epcot

2003: Dragster thrills guests over holiday weekend

2003: Teen job market down, seasonal amusement parks get their picks

2003: Xperience The Xtreme adds off-ride Scream video

2000: Six Flags Darien Lake not receiving wooden coaster just yet

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