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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.

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.

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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. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  7. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  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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On this day in...

2025: Experts predict more park sales after Six Flags results

2024: Couple loses lawsuit after losing membership in Disney's Club 33

2020: IAAPA cancels 2020 expo in Orlando

2020: Cedar Point’s queue management could influence in-person voting during Covid-19

2018: Kennywood taking a beating on social media as ride closures affect experience

2015: SeaWorld backing out of deal to receive beluga whales captured in Russia

2014: Cedar Fair net revenue up 1% through Labor Day, lowers guidance

2014: Falcon's Fury finally opens at Busch Gardens Tampa

2014: Post-Labor Day crowds make waits for Harry Potter attractions tolerable

2013: Man booted from Universal Orlando for wearing police shirt

2013: Cedar Fair reports net revenue is up 6% through Labor Day

2012: Black Diamond one of many historical features of Knoebels

2009: Analyst says Disney unlikely to buy-out Marvel licenses with Universal, Fox and Sony

2009: Man drives car into Pharaoh's Fury at DelGrosso's

2009: Charge reduced for accused in Cedar Point bomb scare

2008: Orlando Mommies say Universal Orlando Halloween billboards go too far

2007: Astroland will likely give its last rides this week

2007: Buescher sees bankruptcy as "blip" on Cypress Gardens history

2007: Michigan theme park plan battles credibility and environmental issues

2005: Black market theme park tickets might have led to murder in Orlando

2005: Cleveland neighborhood residents descend on Conneaut Lake

2003: New PKI water park looking for half-million gallons of water per day

2003: Hercules to be replaced by B&M floorless at Dorney

2003: Remembering Project Stealth: photo journal

2003: MIG adds over 75 new pictures from Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan

2002: Polish students unhappy with work at Six Flags New England

2002: PA ride safety expert says Markey has it all wrong

2002: DisneySea has amazing first year while Universal Studios Japan suffers

2002: Rodriguez sets new coaster riding endurance record

2001: Cedar Point offers update on status of Millennium Force for Millennium Mania

2001: Markey malarkey on trial in home state with Boston editorial

2001: New pictures added to Kennywood Boulevard

2001: Construction never seems to stop in Southern California

2000: Public scrutiny continues on Great Escape expansion

2000: Austrailian fair ride collapses

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