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Universal Orlando testing virtual queue on Despicable Me attraction

The park just recently announced the system will be a part of the forthcoming Jimmy Fallon ride.

Jimmy Fallon ride will open in April at Universal Orlando with first virtual line application for the parks

Following a series of Tonight Show tapings, the new attraction opens April 6 at Universal Studios Florida.

Bill Morey Sr. dies at age 87

Morey was the co-founder of Morey's Piers.

Schlitterbahn settles with family of boy killed on Verruckt

The terms of the settlement have not yet been disclosed.

Developer announced underwater attraction with Viacom for The Philippines, environmental backlash instantaneous

The proposed park would likely disrupt a number of undersea ecosystems.

Disneyland Resort will charge $10 a day for ability to book Fastpass in-park on mobile device

The new service will augment the existing service that requires queueing for paper passes at the park.

After 30 years, Star Tours will be updated with new elements from Star Wars Episode VIII

The popular rides will continue to evolve as Disney releases new films.

SeaWorld San Diego performs its last orca One Ocean show

The orca performance show era has come to an end at the marine life park.

South Dakota doesn't want to administer ride inspections

A recent law requires inspections, but is ambiguous about how they're reported.

Crime: Counterfeiting for Disneyland, shoplifting for Universal Studios Hollywood

The two theme park complexes in Southern California attract different kinds of crime.

Avatar expected to boost Animal Kingdom the way Cars did for California Adventure

The new attractions are likely to rebalance the attendance between the Walt Disney World theme parks.

SeaWorld orca Tilikum dies

The killer whale was estimated to be 36-years-old.

Round up: New Florida theme park attractions for 2017

The Miami Herald gives a summary of everything new coming this year.

Universal Studios Hollywood temporarily closes Monday at record capacity

Experts estimate the park had 40,000 guests when it closed before noon.

RCT3 and Planet Coaster developer Frontier sues Atari for unpaid royalties

The game developer believes it's due $2.2 million in royalties for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3.

Fans of Tower of Terror make sad faces for its last day at Disney California Adventure

The ride is closing for a Guardians Of The Galaxy theme makeover.

SeaWorld San Diego announces Electric Eel roller coaster

The new ride will open in early summer 2018.

Riders stranded on Sky Cabin at Knott's Berry Farm, rescued individually by rope

The ride was stuck 148 feet up and could not be lowered manually.

Six Flags Over Georgia previews its Justice League ride, under construction

The adventure dark ride is set to open in the summer of 2017.

Disney teases Pandora at Animal Kingdom with detailed video

The new video contains actual scenes from the newest land at Walt Disney World

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Top 100 Coasters

  1. Fury 325, Carowinds
  2. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  3. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  4. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  5. Outlaw Run, Silver Dollar City
  6. Twisted Colossus, Six Flags Magic Mountain
  7. Leviathan, Canada's Wonderland
  8. Voyage, The, Holiday World
  9. Boulder Dash, Lake Compounce
  10. Ravine Flyer II, Waldameer Park

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On this day in...

2016: OSHA proposes fines for Dorney Park for heat issues and costumed characters

2015: Aliens, God allegedly tell woman to leave infant in car and visit closed Carowinds

2015: SeaWorld offers more details on expanded Orca habitat at San Diego park

2015: Florida ride report indicates deaths after Small World and Toy Story Mania rides

2011: Zamperla takes over Coney Island Cyclone operations

2011: Former Six Flags executives buy Ocean Breeze water park

2010: Cedar Fair responds to Q Funding by saying... nothing new

2010: Cedar Fair unitholder lawsuits consolidated

2010: Major Cedar Fair unit holder will vote no on Apollo sale

2010: Demon Drop gets nod for Dorney Park

2010: Merlin rises to second largest amusement operator, may offer IPO

2009: Disney offers buyouts to 600 executives in theme park division

2008: Darien Lake announces MotoCoaster for 2008

2007: CoasterBuzz Podcast #61 posted

2007: PKICentral posts pictures of X-Flight track at Kings Island

2004: Silver Bullet animation added to Badnitrus

2004: Aggressive peacock named in Busch Gardens suit

2004: Polk County approves Cypress deal, state is expected to be next

2004: Magic Springs denied alcohol permit

2003: Read the Six Flags-sponsored safety studies for yourself

2003: Reviewer: DCA's Aladdin show a mixed bag

2002: Six Flags Over Georgia announces flying coaster

2002: Six Flags Great America sued over delay in medical treatment.

2002: New Air, Colossus and Vampire artists impressions grace ceral boxes

2002: CoasterGallery.com addes Boomers! and more

2001: Santa Monica coasters recreated in RCT

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