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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.
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.
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Barrels O' Fun aka the former Rajin' Cajun
Universal Studios Hollywood targets 2026 for new Fast & Furious roller coaster
Six Flags Great America closed due to poor air quality
State issues shutdown order for Carowinds' Fury 325 due to foundation issue
Busch Gardens Tampa closing Kumba, will replace with Kumba's Revenge
Dick Knoebel dies at 87
Kumba Closing
Disney planning massive rebuild of Space Mountain at WDW??
Ferris wheel cabin derails in Korea
Knoebels installing Bayern Kurve for this summer
The first Town Hall Meeting deciding the use of land of the former Six Flags America.
Profile: Kennywood maintenance tech logs 46 years
Holiday World celebrates the Fourth with Mack Rides plans
Fun Spot Atlanta closing - fate of ArieForce One?
RIP Clermont Steel?
WDW Busses Getting Locked Down for Non-WDW Guests...
Six Flags names Mark Pauls to COO post
Six Flags Over Texas announces tallest, fastest dive roller coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run
What is the cost of retrofitting older steel?
Chicken nuggets on Millennium Force
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Top 100 Coasters
- Velocicoaster, Islands of Adventure
- Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point
- Fury 325, Carowinds
- Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa
- El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
- Millennium Force, Cedar Point
- Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
- ArieForce One, Fun Spot America Atlanta
- Lightning Rod, Dollywood
- Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
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