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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.

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.

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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. 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

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On this day in...

2022: State will keep El Toro closed at Six Flags Great Adventure, cites structural damage

2020: Hong Kong Disneyland set to reopen for second time, California park still closed

2017: Give Kids The World fundraiser could land you in Cinderella Castle for a night

2017: Being a caricature artist is hard

2015: Atari shows more of RollerCoaster Tycoon World, working with Six Flags

2015: Miracle Strip selling, observation wheel in its future

2014: Quassy survives economic uncertainty after four generations

2014: Backlot tour closes at Disney Hollywood Studio on Sept. 27

2014: Wood designer has dream job at Six Flags Over Texas

2011: Kentucky Kingdom will not open in 2012

2011: Dorney Park latest Cedar Fair park to announce dinosaur attraction

2011: Video of trainer drowning not shown at SeaWorld OSHA hearing

2010: Luna Park draws highest traffic to Coney Island in 46 years

2010: Geauga Lake Big Dipper roller coaster ran under several different names

2010: Busch Gardens Williamsburg photos added to Negative-G

2009: Family of 12-year-old injured in Xcelerator accident retains lawyer

2009: Walt Disney World known for fine dining, not just burgers and fries

2009: Location, start-up money needed to reopen Bell's Amusement Park

2009: Six Flags Over Georgia plans to open Saturday after flooding

2009: Chang being removed at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom

2008: Judge denies motion for earlier trial date in Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom accident case

2006: Disney wants to turn Jungle Cruise into a movie

2005: Disney rejects request to raise Mission: Space height restriction following death of 4-year-old

2005: Hard Rock park gets final approval in Myrtle Beach

2005: PKI announces Nickelodeon Universe

2005: Paramount’s Carowinds announces new Boomerang Bay

2004: Disney cruise chief to head Euro Disney

2004: WWII hanger intended for Schlitterbahn park destroyed in fire

2004: Silver Bullet vertical construction nearly complete, swing parts arrive at Knott's

2004: Disney expects to name new CEO by June

2003: Analysts think NBC may unload Universal theme parks

2003: Environmentalist says new SeaWorld ride built on dangerous ground

2000: IOA's Amzaing Adventures of Spiderman featured in technical article

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