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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.

Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open in 2026

The park's future is uncertain.

Six Flags brings back presidents to 10 parks

The decision reverses a regional strategy.

Six Flags reinstates park presidents

The company previously moved to a regional management model.

Cedar Point retires Monster after 56 years

The ride reached the end of its serviceable life.

DOJ sues United Parks over ban on wheeled walkers

The government suggests that the move violates the ADA.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces boardwalk-themed section

The area will include five rides.

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

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Rollback

On this day in...

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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