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Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Thrill Glider

The new Vekoma roller coaster will debut in 2027.

Arie Force One purchased by Six Flags, location TBD

The company bought the roller coaster shortly after Fun Spot closed in Georgia.

Magic Mountain attorneys cite pre-existing condition, low G-forces in X2 lawsuit

A trial is scheduled for next year.

Dolly Parton dies at 80

The entertaining legend founded Dollywood.

Six Flags moving corporate headquarters to Arlington, Texas

The company says it will "enhance operational efficiency."

Disney reveals details for new attractions and ships at D23 fan event

From new themed lands to attraction renovations, to a new class of cruise ships, Disney revealed dozens of coming attractions.

Silver Dollar City announces family roller coaster, Miner's Mountain Express

The new roller coaster opens in 2027.

Six Flags loss widens despite same-park attendance growth

The company sold seven parks and closed another.

Disney beats expectations, attendance up at theme parks

Domestic parks up 3% compared to prior year.

United Parks revenue, income and attendance down in second quarter

Per capita spending reached a new record.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces 382-foot tall Bakunawa spinning roller coaster

The ride will reach 100 mph over three launches.

Marineland beluga whales make their way to SeaWorld San Antonio

Others went to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

Busch Gardens Tampa president talks about $200 million in improvements

Jon Vigue got his start at Lake Compounce.

State issues shutdown order for Carowinds' Fury 325 due to foundation issue

The ride has been closed since July 7.

Six Flags Great America closed due to poor air quality

The Canadian wild fires forced the decision last Friday.

Dick Knoebel dies at 87

Knoebel led the park bearing his name for almost four decades.

Busch Gardens Tampa closing Kumba, will replace with Kumba's Revenge

The B&M roller coaster debuted in 1993.

Ferris wheel cabin derails in Korea

No major injuries were reported.

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.

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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. ArieForce One, Fun Spot America Atlanta
  6. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  7. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  8. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Lightning Rod, Dollywood

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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Rollback

On this day in...

2021: LA County to require vaccination or negative Covid test for Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios Hollywood

2020: Coney Island attractions looking for rent relief or permission to operate

2019: SeaWorld Entertainment ups roller coaster game in Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa

2019: SeaWorld Entertainment theme parks are all carrying the Impossible Burger

2019: Bell's Amusement Park owner says the park will be rebuilt, they just don't have a location yet

2016: Disney says Zika concerns not impacting attendance in Florida

2016: Indoor Nickelodeon park announced for Meadowlands project

2015: Universal Studios Japan owners may sell stake to NBCUniversal/Comcast

2014: Cedar Point announces partnership with Lebron James Family Foundation

2013: NBCUniversal chief pegs parks and resorts business at $10 billion

2013: Kings Dominion will commemorate 40 years with park improvements

2011: Analyst says moderate and deluxe resort booking soft at Walt Disney World

2010: Six Flags Great Adventure announces Green Lantern roller coaster

2009: Six Flags noteholders want dibs before secure lenders

2009: Six Flags to plan and brand new park in Nigeria

2008: Six Flags St. Louis adding water slides and parade

2008: Six Flags Fiesta Texas to add Wiggles World in 2009

2008: Six Flags New England plans to "reinvent" Superman for next season

2008: Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom sues Intamin and cable manufacturer over accident

2008: Six Flags Over Georgia announces Monster Mansion for 2009

2005: Cedar Fair maintains quarterly distribution

2005: Paramount Parks admits hurricane evacuees free

2004: Tigger in trouble again, this time as Goofy

2004: Be a CoasterBuzz Club member-for-a-day on Sunday

2004: Six Flags Great America to build 13 acre waterpark

2002: Doctor says New Jersey "misguided" to limit G-forces

2002: Indiana Beach Guide updated with photos from 2002 season

2002: Nemesis Inferno lift tops out in construction

2002: NoLimits simulator update includes land forming

2002: Virtual Midway adds 50 photos of Cedar Point construction

2002: Robb Alvey's 2002 European Coaster Odyssey videos now available

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