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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

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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On this day in...

2025: Disney raises ticket prices, crosses $200 for certain dates

2025: Brian Knoebel takes over as president of family's amusement park

2018: SeaWorld Orlando announces Sesame Street ride renames, new Aquatica ride

2018: Dreamworld employees sue the park for distress caused by fatal 2016 accident

2015: Plants vs. Zombies attraction coming to Carowinds

2014: Orlando has lowest median income of top 50 cities due to tourist service economy

2014: Ark Encounter tax incentives in jeopardy over alleged restrictive religious hiring practices

2013: Disney uses new Marvel comic for theme park attraction back-stories

2013: Judge backs transfer of Dreamland to local council for development

2013: Former mold-maker dies, left his mark all over Walt Disney World

2012: Kings Island selling pieces of the defunct Son of Beast roller coaster

2012: NBC-U, Fox sued for use of Simpsons music on theme park ride

2009: Bankruptcy court OK's Six Flags New Orleans settlement deal

2008: Chance Rides recalls 85 Yo-Yo rides

2007: Tulsa fair attendance down 7%, official says loss of Bell's irrelevant

2007: Florida theme parks resilient to economic downturns

2007: Superferry sets off the battle of Kauai

2006: CoasterBuzz Podcast #49 posted

2003: Disney attendance climbing though margins shrink

2003: Universal Orlando giving away seven-day passes with four-night hotel stays

2003: UPDATED: Intraxx sues Cedar Fair over use of Wicked Twister animation

2002: Elephant miscarries late in pregnancy at Six Flags Marine World

2002: Great Adventure Fright Fest photos added at GAdv.com

2001: Mackinaw City approves $7.5 million water park

2001: Downtown Vegas residents still oppose Stratosphere ride

2001: Supports have arrived at Six Flags New England

2001: Six Flags Worlds of Adventure gallery added to Gravibulb Coasters

2001: Disneyland photo gallery added to Americacoasters.com

2000: Setpoint appoints new CEO

2000: Goliath clone in Texas will be Networthy

2000: Knott's Scary Farm opening night includes fire

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