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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.

Enchanted Parks boss describes future for former Cedar Flags parks

This season is viewed as a transition year for the parks.

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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. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  10. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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Rollback

On this day in...

2024: Hersheypark announces Twizzlers Twisted Gravity swing ride

2020: Florida governor calls theme park openings a success story

2018: Closing attractions and fan nostalgia boost theme park attendance

2018: Cedar Fair to build 203-room Hyatt branded hotel at Canada's Wonderland

2016: Kid coaster track breaks at fair, adults hold track while kids removed

2016: Backyard roller coasters pop up around the US

2015: Walt Disney World working on improvements to road system

2014: Game developers open Kickstarter campaign for Parkitect

2013: Cedar Point announces improvements for Gemini midway

2013: Cedar Fair investing $50 million at Carowinds over three years

2012: MBA students study failure of 1960's Space City USA theme park

2010: Geauga Lake's Big Dipper for sale on eBay

2010: Carowinds announces Snoopy's Starlight Spectacular

2010: Coney Island's Luna Park to celebrate millionth ride

2010: Tokyo Disney parks hit 500 million visits

2008: Accused Six Flags Web site hacker pleads guilty

2007: CoasterBuzz Podcast #86 posted

2007: Canada's Wonderland announces Behemoth

2005: Cedar Point wins Golden Tickets for best park, steel coaster again

2005: Court reinstates verdict against WHAS-TV for 1994 Kentucky Kingdom defamation suit

2004: Amusement Today announces Golden Ticket Awards, Cedar Point on top again

2004: Nude rider record attempt coming to Alton Towers

2004: UPDATED: Pleasureland Southport worker dies inspecting Sky Ride

2003: 2004 Wood Coaster Calendar available from S & D Greetings

2002: Nemesis Inferno construction pictures show long winding path to lift

2002: Macy's parade to hit Universal Orlando's midways

2002: Bill Gates increases his share of Six Flags

2002: State investigators say human error caused toxic cloud at Wyandot Lake

2001: Deja Vu media day coverage posted by Americacoasters.com

2001: Designer John Allen profiled on park history site

2001: Brain injury research group will report findings to Markey

2001: CoasterGallery.com celebrates its second anniversary

2001: LA TV show attends the opening of Magic Mountain's Deja Vu

2001: Feds say amusement injuries are up and down

2001: Georgia's Deja Vu to open Labor Day weekend

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