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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.

Holiday World celebrates the Fourth with Mack Rides plans

The Mack Rides attraction is expected to open in May, 2027.

Six Flags names Mark Pauls to COO post

The executive previously worked for Herschend.

Fun Spot Atlanta to close permanently on August 2

The fate of its RMC roller coaster is unknown.

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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. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  7. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  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...

2023: Disney Treasure cruise ship will feature areas inspired by theme park attractions

2023: Great Escape announces Bobcat wooden roller coaster

2019: Disney backs Bahamas disaster relief with $1 million

2019: SeaWorld Entertainment settles EZ Pay class action lawsuit

2019: Cedar Fair pushes record results with gains in all key indicators

2017: Unofficial merchandise is a big business for small players that Disney mostly leaves alone

2017: Knott's Berry Farm's "old west" more political than historical, author says

2014: Lagoon announces Cannibal roller coaster for 2015

2013: Camden Park sued by woman who tripped and fell

2012: Net revenue up 5% through Labor Day for Cedar Fair

2011: About 40 Indiana Beach workers protest the amusement park's owners

2011: Ferrari World attendance picking up after bumpy ride

2011: Bay Beach Park and the Zippin Pippin photos are up at Negative-G

2011: Dollywood announces Wild Eagle roller coaster

2008: Mars: The official candy of Six Flags

2008: Worlds of Fun, Adventureland and Waldameer pictures added to Coaster Grotto

2008: Astroland owner calls it quits

2006: Owners announce Pleasureland Southport will close

2006: Time is running out on Myrtle Beach Pavilion

2006: Steel Pier memories make closing difficult

2003: One dead, ten injured on Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain

2003: Arnold's Park still has money issues

2003: Diller to interfere with Universal-NBC deal

2003: ABC to parade TV stars around California Adventure

2003: Virtual Midway posts Harbour Belle cruise pictures

2003: Coaster wheels derail and jam car on fair coaster

2002: Disney hurting from decline in foreign tourists

2002: Disney sued over DCA theme park name

2001: Cedar Fair boss loves the airtime and big coasters

2001: Lawyer wants answers in Knott's death

2001: DisneySea opens to Japanese tourists

2001: State and park officials speculate death was caused by pre-existing condition

2001: Dreamworld begins construction on its newest coaster

2001: SFMW Online offers photos of Festival Latino and other changes at Marine World

2001: Several Castle Park photos posted on Americacoasters.com

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