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Magic Kingdom's Cars land will be called Piston Peak National Park

Concept art for Cars themed area released along with a closing date for Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island.

Cedar Point opens Siren's Curse tilt roller coaster June 28

The unique ride has been under construction since the off-season.

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will close August 18

The ride will permanently close, though no replacement has been announced.

Six Flags layoffs continue across the company

Cuts include all of the park presidents.

ICON Park president says Epic Universe good for all attractions

The opening of new attractions has a halo effect in Orlando.

New Cedar Point manager worked at defunct Geauga Lake

Colleen Murphy-Brady was previously the assistant GM at Cedar Point.

Six Flags sets growth targets for 2028 at investor conference

CEO Richard Zimmerman says there is "great value" to create.

Closure of Six Flags America threatens 108-year-old Wild One roller coaster

The ride was previously relocated from Massachusetts.

United Parks revenue and attendance down in first quarter 2025

Attendance down 1.7% from the first quarter of 2024.

How Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain has evolved over a half-century

The original ride cost $7 million, in 1978.

Disney to open park in Abu Dhabi

The resort will be built in partnership with Ferrari World operator Miral.

Six Flags reports results in first quarter 2025

The company does not yet have a post-merger previous quarter to compare to.

Six Flags will close Six Flags America at the end of the 2025 season

The closure is part of an "ongoing portfolio optimization program."

Ex-Disney menu manager gets three years in prison for hacking menus after firing

He was also ordered to pay $687,776.50 to victims.

Epic Universe expected to have $2 billion economic impact in first year

To date it has an estimated impact of $11 billion in construction.

Review: Mine-Cart Madness at Epic Universe a little rough

The Donkey Kong themed ride is reportedly a little rough because of its unique design.

Six Dollywood workers still at the park, decades after opening it

The employees are helping to kick off the park's 40th season.

Universal planning park for the UK

Construction is expected to start in 2026, about 90 minutes north of London.

PortAventura workers will strike during Easter weekend

The union says most workers are making minimum wage.

Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closing Superman

The park says it has reached the end of its service life.

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  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. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Voyage, The, Holiday World

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2022: Universal Orlando adding escape rooms to City Walk

2022: Autopsy report released in teen death at Orlando Free Fall

2021: Six Flags settles fingerprint class action for $36 million in Illinois

2021: Walt Disney World drops mask requirement for vaccinated guests indoors

2020: Walt Disney World sues Orange County over tax assessment again

2019: Architect and theme park designer talks about career and cultural differences around the world

2019: Tariffs hurting US amusement ride manufacturers

2017: Disney, Universal and SeaWorld sue over property tax assessments in Orange County, Florida

2017: Walt Disney World will honor boy killed by alligator with symbol from charitable foundation

2017: Six Flags America Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth ride coincides with release of popular movie

2017: Disney now owns 97% of Euro Disney, will delist it from trading

2016: Disney donates $1 million to the OrlandoOne Fund, foundation will match cast member gifts

2016: Disney had to compromise with Chinese government for Shanghai park

2016: Cedar Point testing VR on Iron Dragon

2015: Worker struck by Flight Deck train at California's Great America, rider also injured

2013: VIP programs becoming standard at theme parks

2013: Roundup: New attractions around North America

2012: Review: Cars Land at Disney California Adventure

2012: Kentucky panel approves incentives for Bluegrass Boardwalk

2012: Zoomers to finally open near Fort Myers afters years of dormancy

2011: Mach Tower still not open at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

2011: Debate continues over Playland admission fees

2011: New Jersey recommends dual-occupancy, height requirement for Ferris wheels

2010: Holiday World's Will Koch dies at the age of 48

2010: CoasterBuzz Podcast #181 posted

2008: Auctioneer says Geauga Lake Big Dipper was offered to ACE for free

2007: Disneyland's Club 33 a secret and exlcusive treat

2007: Astroland rides taken off the market

2006: Cedar Fair proposes public offering

2006: Boy's family sues Disney for death after Mission: Space ride

2006: Columbus Zoo will buy Wyandot Lake from Six Flags

2005: Woman says Alton Towers' Rita broke daughters wrists

2005: Child dies on Epcot's Mission: Space

2005: Americoaster.com adds 500 pictures

2004: Darien Lake coaster marathon to benefit Habitat for Humanity

2004: Florida still has room for smaller attractions

2004: Ohio's Silver Lake was 'Coney Island of the West'

2004: Cliff's Amusement Park photo gallery and park guide added to Coaster Grotto

2004: Dreamland to reopen for three months

2004: Knoebels sued over diving accident at Crystal Pool

2004: Blackpool Pleasure Beach boss dies

2002: 505 New photos added to Lone Star Thrills

2002: Defunct Chippewa Lake's historic ballroom goes up in flames

2001: Six Flags Worlds of Adventure wants zoning variance to build hyper

2001: Zoomerang riders need fire department to exit at Lake Compounce

2001: Worker killed at Lake Compounce (UPDATED)

2001: Batwing flying coaster introduced at Six Flags America

2001: What is a day without construction updates from Magic Mountain?

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