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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.

Enchanted Parks boss describes future for former Cedar Flags parks

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

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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. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  10. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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Rollback

On this day in...

2023: Feature: Kennywood's historic Thunderbolt roller coaster

2022: Santa's Village employee hospitalized after fall from platform

2019: Six Flags Great Adventure announces Jersey Devil roller coaster, the largest single-rail to date

2018: Six Flags Great America is teasing its next attraction

2018: Anaheim agrees to drop Disney tax incentives

2017: Disney pitches 2.5% raise to union, keeping starting wage at $10

2017: Six Flags CEO buys $3 million of stock

2016: Exclusive: Universal Orlando leaks new pass info, early entry offering

2016: Disney passholders feeling left out with program changes

2016: Nintendo optimistic about collaboration with Universal

2016: Orlando theme parks begin providing insect repellent to ease Zika fears

2013: Six Flags Great America announces Goliath roller coaster

2013: Six Flags Great Adventure announces Zumanjaro, a 415-foot drop tower

2013: Six Flags Over Georgia announces Hurricane Harbor

2012: California's Great America announces Gold Striker wood roller coaster

2011: Ouimet appointed to Cedar Fair board, seeks a ninth member

2011: Zippin Pippin a summer blockbuster

2011: Indiana Beach 2011 pictures added to Negative-G

2007: SeaWorld Orlando learns customer experience keys from sister park Discovery Cove

2007: Alton Towers wants to control rain

2007: No firm offers made for Wild West World

2006: Snyder and Shapiro invest in Tom Cruise

2005: Playland cracks down on seasonals

2003: Eastern European workers fill in gaps at seasonal attractions

2003: Disney takes animatronics to the next level

2003: Huge theme park planned north of Dublin

2001: Experience Deja Vu from the front seat in POV video

2001: Stratosphere faces residents opposed to giant coaster in Vegas

2000: New renderings of Rolling Thunder computer model

2000: Fire guts several businesses along Wildwood, NJ boardwalk

2000: "Carousel to Coaster" run and walk will benefit Santa Clara Parks & Rec

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