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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.

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.

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

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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Rollback

On this day in...

2025: Leap-the-Dips at risk due to Lakemont Park's financial issues

2022: Cedar Fair reports record preliminary results through Labor Day

2021: Cedar Fair reports "strong performance" so far for 2021

2017: Hurricane Irma theme park closures (updated)

2017: Universal Studios Florida to retire T2 3-D attraction

2016: Walt Disney World now requiring finger scans for child admissions to combat fraud

2016: Unions clash with Disney over classification and pay of parade workers

2014: Six Flags Magic Mountain's Colossus catches fire, suffers damage to lift hill

2014: Premium experiences boosting revenue at Orlando theme parks

2014: Wonder Mountain's Guardian gets a Halloween makeover

2011: Angry Birds publisher finds unauthorized theme park game in China

2011: Cedar Fair revenue up 4% through Labor Day

2010: Busch Gardens Williamsburg teases new attraction announcement

2010: Dreamworld shows new Tower of Terror car

2010: 12-year-old male orca dies at SeaWorld San Diego

2010: Six Flags names new CFO and general counsel

2010: Representative for mystery seller says Big Dipper will be demolished without a buyer

2009: Legoland California plans to build water park

2008: Orlando water park business evolves with bigger rides, amenities

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #122 posted

2008: Vertical progress made on Kings Island's Diamondback

2004: Cedar Fair water park attendance takes 15% hit

2004: Universal Orlando launches dedicated site for Horror Nights

2003: Victim in Disneyland crash mourned, another victim set to leave hospital

2003: Council Bluffs park development still uncertain

2003: Universal theme park ownership and future may be uncertain

2000: Phantom's Revenge layout revealed

2000: Chicago man breaks his own coaster record

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