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Ex-Disney menu manager gets three years in prison for hacking menus after firing

He was also ordered to pay $687,776.50 to victims.

Epic Universe expected to have $2 billion economic impact in first year

To date it has an estimated impact of $11 billion in construction.

Review: Mine-Cart Madness at Epic Universe a little rough

The Donkey Kong themed ride is reportedly a little rough because of its unique design.

Six Dollywood workers still at the park, decades after opening it

The employees are helping to kick off the park's 40th season.

Universal planning park for the UK

Construction is expected to start in 2026, about 90 minutes north of London.

PortAventura workers will strike during Easter weekend

The union says most workers are making minimum wage.

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.

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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...

2023: Disney sues DeSantis for using government to retaliate against the company

2022: Family of Tyre Sampson files suit after fatal accident on Orlando FreeFall

2021: California theme parks may admit vaccinated out-of-state visitors

2021: Walt Disney World ramps up hiring

2021: Universal Studios Japan closes again

2019: Swedish private equity firm EQT launches bid to buy Parques Reunidos

2019: Schlitterbahn Kansas City shows no signs of opening this year

2018: Lego announces Roller Coaster set

2016: Father publishes video of kid in roller coaster, alleges broken seat belt

2013: Court says Falfas should be reinstated, with back pay, as Cedar Fair COO

2013: VIP tours in demand at Southern California theme parks

2013: Anchor Bar opening location at Darien Lake

2013: Coke Freestyle machines appearing all over Orlando theme parks

2013: SeaWorld Entertainment avoids paying income tax in part using accelerated depreciation.

2012: Exclusive: Matt Ouimet interview

2012: SeaWorld Parks ditch plastic bags for paper, or reusable bags

2012: Kentucky panel gives preliminary approval for Bluegrass Boardwalk tax incentives

2012: Environmental advocates says Six Flags Magic Mountain polluting river

2011: Falling scenery on Thunder Mountain at Disneyland Paris injures five

2010: Coney Island's Luna Park will debut Memorial Day weekend with 19 new rides

2010: Thanet council threatens compulsory purchase of Dreamland amusement park

2010: Stratosphere debuts SkyJump in Las Vegas

2010: CoasterBuzz Podcast #175 posted

2009: Cedar Fair has conditional offer on Wonderland property

2007: Joyland will not open, operators evicted

2006: PointBuzz posts Cedar Point season preview

2006: Geauga Lake 2006 preview posted to Geauga Guide

2005: Universal will introduce Fear Factor Live in June

2005: Gold Reef City photographs added to ThemeParks.ie

2004: Kansas legislator considers regulating amusement rides

2004: Shouka now on display at Six Flags Marine World

2004: OhioThemeParks.com posts pictures and video from Six Flags Worlds of Adventure's final season

2004: Six Flags St. Louis 2004 pictures added to Negative-G

2004: Six Flags Great America construction and improvements spread throughout park

2004: Carnival worker killed by ride in Detroit area

2004: Silver Bullet construction continues at Knott's

2002: Knott's completes Xcelerator's circuit

2001: Discounts make dent in admission prices

2000: S:UE video now online

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