CoasterBuzz: 20 Years Buzzed
New for 2023: Wild Mouse at Cedar Point POV
Opening Thunderbird

Roller coaster and amusement park news

RSS feed for roller coaster news

Latest News

Magic Mountain retiring X2

The Arrow 4D roller coaster first opened in 2008.

Jana Partners again calls for Six Flags sale

The firm owns 9% of the company,

United Parks titles-up two execs

The company named a new president and made the chief parks operator a single position.

Vekoma posts history video for its 100th anniversary

The video follows the company's evolution from its start manufacturing agricultural equipment.

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.

RSS feed for photos

Latest roller coaster photos

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

CoasterBuzz Club

CoasterBuzz is made possible by our club members. You can join today for just $25 per year. Club members enjoy the site without the advertisements. You'll get a virtual membership card that will identify you at enthusiast events. Now you can buy a gift membership for someone else!

Join instantly by credit card on our secure site.

Scoring Game

The top 25 members:

  1. 13,085 - Lord Gonchar
  2. 12,201 - Vater
  3. 9,825 - Jay Gast
  4. 8,614 - RCMAC
  5. 8,054 - ApolloAndy
  6. 7,349 - BrettV
  7. 6,997 - kpjb
  8. 6,002 - Raven-Phile
  9. 5,137 - OhioStater
  10. 3,784 - rollergator
  11. 3,651 - eightdotthree
  12. 3,619 - James Whitmore
  13. 3,619 - Tekwardo
  14. 3,564 - Brian Noble
  15. 3,512 - LostKause
  16. 3,064 - sirloindude
  17. 2,910 - supermandl
  18. 2,628 - Tommytheduck
  19. 2,601 - bigboy
  20. 2,515 - sws
  21. 2,503 - GoBucks89
  22. 2,461 - VitaminsAndGravy
  23. 2,394 - slithernoggin
  24. 2,194 - Bakeman31092
  25. 2,107 - CoasterCritique

Rollback

On this day in...

2023: Orange County approves special tax district for Universal Orlando

2022: Joyland auction off, offer reportedly in hand

2022: New iPhone crash feature said to be calling 911 for people on roller coasters

2019: Judge denies motion for dismisal in SeaWorld investor lawsuit over allegations the company hid impact of Blackfish

2019: Community concerned about the sale and unknown future over Clementon Park

2017: Dreamland exits administration after successful year

2016: Wet'n'Wild Hawaii brings massive power storage system online

2013: Reviews: Escape From Tomorrow

2012: Disneyland machinist struck by Space Mountain car

2012: Disneyland resort fighting "rented" multi-day passes

2012: Texas Chute Out comes down with a bang at Six Flags Over Texas

2011: Paramount theme park coming to Spain in 2015

2010: Cedar Point to advocacy group: "Changes are not required"

2010: State begins investigation into Pony Express accident at Knott's Berry Farm

2010: Riders help send off the Giant Slide at Morey's Pier

2010: Officials around Carowinds draw up plans to improve traffic and look of the area

2010: Orca calf born at SeaWorld Orlando

2010: Euro Disney chief defends debt, working conditions

2010: Six Flags New England haunt catches fire, no injuries reported

2010: CoasterBuzz Podcast #194 posted

2008: Cedar Fair cited for OSHA violations

2006: Disney vet takes elephant vasectomies to Africa

2006: Erieview Park's Fright Zone dark ride donated to Conneaut Lake Park

2006: Schwarzkopf coaster arrives at UK Camelot from Japan

2005: Sydney's Luna Park safe from legal noise complaints

2005: Six Flags draws suitors in auction, but not Snyder

2004: Civil suits follow murder indictment against manager at Rockin' Raceway

2001: New Santa postal stamps unveiled at Holiday World

2001: Family of Plunge victim files suit against Knott's for negligence

2001: New pictures of Thorpe Park's new monster posted

2000: Paramount parks' simulation theaters get 3D upgrade

Loading...