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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.

Enchanted Parks boss describes future for former Cedar Flags parks

This season is viewed as a transition year for the parks.

Disney said to be opening second gate in Shanghai

While not confirmed by the company, insiders insist that it's happening.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces longest family launch coaster, Werewolf Gorge

The ride will feature 4,120 feet of track.

SeaWorld San Diego replaces fireworks with drone show in settlement

The lawsuit alleged that SeaWorld was polluting Mission Bay.

Eight college students rescued from vertical lift in Galveston

Firefighters used ladder truck too pull riders off one at a time

Six Flags appoints Ash Walia to CFO post

He previously was CFO for Hot Topic and 99 Cents Only Stores.

Lawsuit seeks $1 million from COTALAND for stuck roller coaster

The park indicates that the ride performed as designed.

New Mandalorian and Grogu mission coming to Smuggler's Run

The Millennium Falcon ride will tie into the movie, also released this week.

Disney names three new presidents for parks, experiences

The shuffle accounts for the retirement of Walt Disney World's president.

Intamin ships short seatbelts for Cedar Point's Millennium Force

A park representative says the manufacturer will provide belts that are the correct length.

Union negotiations put Hersheypark season at risk

The union representing maintenance workers hasn't yet reached an agreement with the park.

Total revenue and EBITDA down in first quarter for United Parks

Attendance was also down 5%.

Six Flags posts improved results for first quarter

Net revenue up 12%, attendance up 4%, compared to first quarter last year.

Six Flags shuffles some of exec team, including CFO

Long time Cedar Fair CFO Brian Witherow will step down.

Disney experiences division up 7% for quarter despite 1% drop in domestic attendance

Global attendance was up 2%.

Cedar Point gate tops $100

Those planning ahead can get discounts online.

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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. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  6. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  7. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  8. ArieForce One, Fun Spot America Atlanta
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Lightning Rod, Dollywood

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On this day in...

2023: Universal Studios Hollywood begins construction on Fast & Furious roller coaster

2021: Fantasy Island to reopen as Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World

2021: SeaWorld Orlando brings back free beer

2021: Video shows carnival ride swaying violently at Traverse City National Cherry Festival

2019: SeaWorld San Diego gets green light for Mako, a B&M dive roller coaster

2019: New Star Wars attraction Rise of the Resistance will open in Florida first, in December

2019: Rabid cat sets off warning near Epcot

2019: Disneyland wait times down, park says Star Wars land adds 20% capacity

2019: Hagrid roller coaster in Universal Orlando still operating inconsistently

2017: Disneyland replaces hand stamps with photos

2017: Grand Texas to begin construction on Big Rivers water park

2014: Dozens hospitalized following apparent chlorine gas exposure at Michigan's Adventure

2013: Pennsylvania amusement park and carnival rides inspected by privately hired inspectors

2013: Developers secure 600 acres for Grand Texas theme park

2013: SeaWorld wants to explore dynamic pricing

2012: Lincoln Park Comet roller coaster dismantled in Massachusetts

2011: Questions about safety and judgment surround fatal accident at Darien Lake

2011: Less than 100 days remain before Legoland Florida opens

2010: Woman dies falling from Dixie Landin' roller coaster

2010: Starliner will not be a part of Legoland Florida

2010: NJ State Police called in to keep order after concert at Six Flags Great Adventure

2010: Ghost Town won't open this year, mudslide still not fixed

2010: CoasterBuzz Podcast #184 posted

2009: World's largest shower attempted at Six Flags Great America

2008: NY Times rounds up PA's wooden coasters

2007: Anaheim businesses organize anti-Disney vote for zoning power

2007: Water utility sues Santa Claus and Koch Development

2007: Six Flags Over Georgia seasonals suspects in beating outside park

2006: Alcohol sales boost margins at theme parks

2006: PKI answers questions about Son of Beast incident

2005: Top Thrill Dragster featured in technology magazine

2004: Mr. Six ads score well for Six Flags

2004: Disney begins using compressed air to launch fireworks

2004: Vertical construction of Silver Bullet goes skyward

2004: Kennywood 2004 pictures added to Negative-G

2002: Holiday World entertainer performs despite disability

2001: Discovery Channel debuts Cedar Point documentary

2001: Attendance nearly doubles at California Adventure

2001: Technifex "delighted" to be a part of Tomb Raider at PKI

2001: Sea World California expansion given green light by city

2001: Lancaster wants its carousel back to spawn development

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