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Disney will bet $60 billion on the company's future

The company will invest heavily into its theme park division, which it sees as its greatest growth opportunity.

Anaheim council vote on DisneylandForward proposal getting closer

Residents raise concerns over the long-term plan.

Cedar Fair settles Top Thrill Dragster injury lawsuit

Terms of the settlement are confidential.

Guests sue Universal Studios Hollywood for being stuck on Harry Potter ride

The four people are reportedly seeking damages for emotional distress.

Disney teases $60 billion in new attractions over coming decade

The company says that it's committed to telling new stories across its theme park properties.

Silver Dollar City opens Fire In The Hole

The ride replaces a previous ride of the same name.

Do-Dodonpa will not reopen at Fuji-Q Highlands

Citing safety and performance issues, the park decided to permanently close the ride.

Legoland California to use dynamic pricing

Demand will influence ticket pricing.

Universal Orlando previews Isle of Berk at Epic Universe

The portion of Universal Orlando's newest park is themed to the How To Train Your Dragon series of movies.

Walt Disney World and special district agree to settlement, drop state lawsuits

The settlement comes years after a battle for control over the former Reedy Creek Improvement District.

Merlin buys Orlando Eye, will call it Orlando Eye

The company bought the attraction from ICON Park.

RollerCoaster Tycoon at 25 inspired real coaster designers

Game creator Chris Sawyer and real-life designers talk about the icon 1999 game.

Disney Destiny announced as third Triton-class ship in Disney Cruise Line fleet

The ship is expected to be delivered in 2025.

Kansas City area will be home to a Mattel theme park

The park will open in 2026.

NC records show findings for Carowinds' Fury-325 support crack

The report includes photos of the damaged support.

Wildcat getting vertically laminated track treatment at Lake Compounce

The effort is being led by The Gravity Group.

Cedar Point settles EEOC suit over age restricted employee housing

The company will pay $50,000.

Anaheim's planning commission approves initial plan for Disneyland expansion

The changes include moving parking to a multi-level structure and expanding attractions into current parking lot space.

Rampage at Alabama Adventure closed in 2024 for steel track conversion

Video posted by the park implies the retracking project will be a conversion to steel hybrid.

Teen shot outside of Six Flags Over Georgia as officers called for "unruly crowd"

15-year old critically injured after gunfire exchanged with police

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Top 100 Coasters

  1. Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point
  2. Velocicoaster, Islands of Adventure
  3. Fury 325, Carowinds
  4. Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa
  5. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  6. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  7. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  8. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  9. Voyage, The, Holiday World
  10. Mako, SeaWorld Orlando

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On this day in...

2022: Disney's Reedy Creek tells bondholders that dissolution of district is illegal

2018: Theme park earnings up 25% for Comcast's NBCUniversal division

2018: Toy Story Land opens at Shanghai Disneyland

2017: Theme parks a big source of growth for Comcast

2017: The Verge: What it means to be "immersive" in new theme park experiences

2016: Disney's Animal Kingdom will be washed in color at night

2016: Early Easter helps Six Flags in first quarter

2015: Profile: The Gravity Group engineer Korey Kiepert

2015: Thunderbird is realization of a dream that begun more than a decade ago

2012: Bluegrass Boardwalk releases 10-year goals

2011: Knoebels Flying Turns faces more issues, Black Diamond delayed

2011: Spring Hill mayor says Festival Tennessee project not dead, replaces planning commissioner

2010: Report says Walt Disney World theme parks saw rise in attendance last year, despite recession

2010: UFS sells Peanuts to Iconix and Schultz family

2009: PointBuzz posts spring preview, Magnum photos

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #138 posted

2007: Anaheim mayor proposes referendum to overrule housing vote near Disney

2007: Highest bidders buy memories from Myrtle Beach Pavilion

2007: Euro Disney loss narrows in first half

2007: Conneaut Lake needs $300,000 to open for season

2006: Food prices drop significantly at Cedar Point

2006: Euro Disney net loss widens threefold

2005: Girls may sue Stratosphere for being stuck on Insanity

2005: Great Escape announces indoor water park resort details

2005: PointBuzz posts Cedar Point 2005 preview

2005: Kennywood goes to pay-one-price admission

2005: New indoor water park opening near Utica, IL

2004: Legoland Denmark follows kids with Wi-Fi

2001: Construction at the mountain moves forward

2001: Busch to reduce capital spending over next few years

2001: Titan opening day photos posted to SFoT Coasternet

2001: Police hurt in parking lot chaos at Six Flags Great Adventure

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