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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.

Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open in 2026

The park's future is uncertain.

Six Flags brings back presidents to 10 parks

The decision reverses a regional strategy.

Six Flags reinstates park presidents

The company previously moved to a regional management model.

Cedar Point retires Monster after 56 years

The ride reached the end of its serviceable life.

DOJ sues United Parks over ban on wheeled walkers

The government suggests that the move violates the ADA.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces boardwalk-themed section

The area will include five rides.

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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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On this day in...

2022: SeaWorld Orlando passholders invited to see expanded manatee rescue facility

2021: Cedar Point will likely restore operating days after robust response to wage hike

2020: Give Kids The World Village lays off 86% of staff, closes indefinitely for Covid-19

2020: Cedar Fair announces phased opening with capacity limitations

2017: Universal Studios Japan breaks ground on Super Nintendo World

2016: Cedar Fair extends contract with CEO Matt Ouimet, with no expiration

2016: Vancouver officials consider funding for design and revenue strategy for turning Playland into world-class theme park

2015: Disney teases Frozen Ever After attraction for Epcot, opening in 2016

2011: Six Flags America will retire Skull Mountain for 2012 attraction

2011: Cedar Fair acquires land next to Dorney Park for expansion

2010: Wizarding World of Harry Potter soft opening is spotty, preview show posted online by NBC

2010: Disneyland turns 55, with decades of changes

2010: Santa Clara voters approve 49ers stadium plan

2009: Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom lives on

2009: Dorney worker arrested for stealing game money

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #143 posted

2008: Disney World modeled in 3-D in Google Earth

2008: Game developer says Six Flags video game in the works

2006: Coaster recognized for staying put

2005: Lightning nearly strikes teen in Cedar Point parking lot

2004: Electrician found guilty in bumper car electrocution

2004: Euro Disney reaches restructuring deal with banks

2004: Conneaut Lake Park photos added to Negative-G

2003: Dragster leaves coaster enthusiasts grounded

2003: Herschend asks state for rent break on Stone mountain

2003: Florida's Marineland makes last ditch effort to be relevant

2003: Investigator concludes rider was at fault in Holiday World accident

2001: Womand sues Fiesta Texas over alleged head injuries

2001: Jury awards $283,000 for injury at The Great Escape

2001: Expedition GeForce opening soon

2001: Disney characters win right to clean underwear

2001: Visionland shuts down river ride following accident

2001: Vertical Velocity reviewed by scared reporter

2000: Perilous Plunge photos show huge flume

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