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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.

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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

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On this day in...

2022: MIT students build roller coasters to encourage community engagement

2019: Autism queue lawsuit against Disney will go to trial in Orlando Federal Court

2018: Hersheypark will install 220-foot roller coaster for 2020 season

2018: SeaWorld Entertainment says revenue, attendance up 10% in first nine months of 2018

2018: Leaked presentation slide suggests hybrid treatment in 2020 for Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa

2017: Fact check: Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom can't be disassembled in a hurricane

2014: Disney CEO Iger contract extended to 2018

2013: Long Beach ponders resurrection of the defunct Cyclone Racer roller coaster

2013: Appeals court sides with Lori Koch in Holiday World ownership dispute

2013: WDW will offer full-time status to 427 workers prior to start of ACA

2013: Orlando authorities blow up suitcase near SeaWorld Orlando

2012: Village Road Show willing to go to court against woman who got stuck in Wet 'n' Wild water slide

2012: Exterior replica of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion for sale in Georgia

2011: Cedar Fair appoints two new corporate vice presidents

2011: Walt Disney World turns 40

2011: Experts disagree about potential for success of former Freestyle Music Park

2008: Ken Bell named president of the Dollywood Company

2008: Orlando Sentinel columnist compiles quirky best-of list

2008: One Click relaunches

2008: Six Flags issues statement on NYSE listing standards and declining stock price

2007: Six Flags outlines 2008 capital in single press release

2007: Real estate around Hard Rock Park fetching big dollars

2007: Hong Kong not likely to fund expansion at Disneyland

2006: Bob Gault retires as president of Universal Orlando

2005: CoasterBuzz Podcast features Holiday World boss Will Koch

2005: Parts arrive for Magic Mountain's flying coaster

2003: Cedar Fair to drop senior discounts

2003: No criminal element found in Disneyland accident

2002: CPSC releases 2002 amusement ride injury report

2001: Two DCA restaurants close up shop in light of sagging attendance

2001: Alcatraz: The Ride preparing to launch at Great Adventure

2000: Bright lights to shine on Force year-round

2000: Cedar Point Halloweekends could get scarier next year

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