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Universal Orlando's special district negotiating contract with Boring Company

Elon Musk's tunneling company could create tunnels between Epic and the original parks.

Fair ride collapses in India, killing one person

The accident bring scrutiny to maintenance and inspections standards in India.

Gay Day cancelled in Orlando for 2026

Organizers cite sponsorship and hotel difficulties.

Playland coaster renovation sparks opinions

The operator is renovating the Dragon, removing its decorations.

Josh D'Amaro named next Disney CEO

Currently leading the experiences division, D'Amaro will succeed Bob Iger.

Disney reports record results in experiences division

The company posted $10 billion in revenue for the first time in its experiences division.

IAAPA pushing federal restrictions for "unauthorized" drone use

The association is advocating for no-fly zones and better coordination with law enforcement.

Dreamland's Scenic Railway closes for good after more than a century

The ride had been previously damaged by fire.

New Legoland California roller coaster will be most "intense" yet

The ride is part of a space-themed expansion.

Universal Orlando announces Fast & Furious ride for 2027

The ride replaces Rip Ride Rockit.

Six Flags announces offering of $1 billion of senior notes

The notes are due in 2032.

Six Flags will not exercise buy-out option of Six Flags Over Texas

The park is partially owned by a partnership.

Six Flags Magic Mountain converting kids area into Looney Tunes Land

The makeover will introduce two new play areas, retheme five rides and remove two roller coasters and two kids rides.

Lakemont Park sued by county for roller coaster neglect

The suit says the park hasn't maintained Leap The Dips, per its lease agreement.

Cedar Point nearly beats 31-year attendance record, despite overall Six Flags attendance

The 1994 record was 3.617 million guests.

Wild Waves announces final season

The park will open in 2026 for it's last year of operation.

Federal lawsuit challenges Disney's disability policies as too restrictive

The policies were previously revised to battle abuse.

Aerosmith removed from roller coaster preshow at Disney's Hollywood Studios

A Muppets theme will replace the aging rock band.

Six Flags appoints John Reilly as CEO

The executive has previous experience at Palace Entertainment and the former SeaWorld Entertainment.

Kings Island's Flight of Fear was almost a Star Trek themed roller coaster

The designer eventually pivoted to the Outer Limits.

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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. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  7. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  8. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Voyage, The, Holiday World

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Rollback

On this day in...

2023: Cedar Fair reports record results for 2022

2022: Disney and Universal drop indoor mask requirement for vaccinated guests in US parks

2022: Cedar Fair results show improvement, but still below 2019 attendance and revenue for 2021

2022: SeaWorld Entertainment says in brief statement there's "no path" to Cedar Fair transaction

2018: IAAPA CEO Paul Noland leaves to run accesso

2018: Toy Story Land opens at Disney's Hollywood Studios on June 30

2017: Plans suggest gondola transportation system between Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios

2015: Perception of Disneyland after measles outbreak focus of email exchange with health officials

2013: Teagan Marti receives a therapy dog from Charlie Sheen

2012: Cedar Fair retains Spencer Stuart to search for board member nominees

2012: Ghost Town's sole bidder hopes to bring back the amusement park for her community

2012: Six Flags Q4 loss widens

2012: Fair board president confident Kentucky Kingdom will open next year

2012: Sales up 4% for Universal theme parks in last three quarters

2011: Lo-Q profit up 18% in 2010

2010: Coney Island will have 23 new rides

2010: SeaWorld Parks and Universal promote executives

2009: Hagrid's Hut found in building permits at Islands of Adventure

2009: Potential buyers plan Hard Rock Park overhaul

2007: Hong Kong Disneyland wants to avoid lunar new year chaos

2007: No charges filed in Tigger indicent

2006: Fidelity increases stake in Six Flags

2006: Shapiro makes his way to Six Flags Magic Mountain

2006: Six Flags adding 1,200 costumed characters to parks

2005: Disabled man considers legal action against Universal for taser incident

2005: Developer considering medieval theme park near Six Flags Great Adventure

2005: Holiday World construction update posted to Negative-G

2005: Conneaut Lake given green light for 2005 opening

2005: Police injured in riot at Castle Park

2005: Indoor water park and hotel approved for Fox Lake, IL

2005: Cedar Point sued in Dragster incident

2004: Universal Studios Japan struggles to meet expenses

2004: Dorney Park details 2004 additions

2004: PKI Unlimited.com adds 20 Boomerang Bay construction photos

2004: Roof collapse kills at least 24 at Russian water park

2004: OnRideCentral.com adds new Sunami construction pictures

2001: New video on Bertrand Island Park history available

2000: Goliath Media Day Photos

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