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Man dies on Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia

Eyewitnesses say he came out of the train.

Magic Mountain retiring X2

The Arrow 4D roller coaster first opened in 2008.

Jana Partners again calls for Six Flags sale

The firm owns 9% of the company,

United Parks titles-up two execs

The company named a new president and made the chief parks operator a single position.

Vekoma posts history video for its 100th anniversary

The video follows the company's evolution from its start manufacturing agricultural equipment.

Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Thrill Glider

The new Vekoma roller coaster will debut in 2027.

Arie Force One purchased by Six Flags, location TBD

The company bought the roller coaster shortly after Fun Spot closed in Georgia.

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.

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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. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  7. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  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: SIX adds Jonathan Brudnick to board

2024: Disneyland introduces $400 line skipping pass

2024: Six arrested after fight at Cedar Point

2024: Universal Epic Universe opens May 22, 2025, tickets go on sale October 22

2023: Playland Fresno at risk of shutting down

2023: Residents of children's home working at Bushkill Park

2018: Disney previews new Coronado Springs tower

2017: Merlin stock down 20% on earnings warning

2016: Florida theme parks contribute millions to political campaigns

2016: Wanda hires ex-Disney exec to run Chinese theme parks

2014: Dark ride and roller coaster hybrids all the rage

2014: Developer intends to build 7 hotels near Disney's Animal Kingdom and Wide World of Sports

2013: Vertical construction begins for Disney in Shanghai

2011: Richard Zimmerman promoted to COO of Cedar Fair

2011: Tennessee theme park proposal starts controversy

2007: Consultant says safety improved at Playland

2007: Disney spending $1.1 billion on California Adventure

2006: Disney and SeaWorld serving more nutritious options

2006: Busch Gardens Europe employees charged with felony embezzlement

2006: SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund raises $222,000 in 'WildNIGHT' dinner

2006: Fire takes buildings at former Rocky Point amusement park

2005: Kennywood sues West Mifflin over amusement tax

2005: False new attraction memo makes rounds at Six Flags Great America

2005: CoasterBuzz Podcast #4 posted

2003: SeaWorld Adventure Parks Tycoon ships for PC's

2003: Crocodile Hunter wants to build theme park in Brisbane

2003: Paramount to open theme park in Fukuoka, Japan

2003: Eastcoaster.com adds pictures and video from Knoebels

2002: Huss sells a Giant Jump2 to Paramount Canada's Wonderland

2002: Mondial Top Scan strands 28 riders at Lagoon

2002: Teen girl suffers critical injuries at Hull fairground in UK

2002: Results of study could lead local officials to help finance Nashville park

2001: Universal Orlando lays off 100, Disney delays hotel construction

2001: Orlando ad campaign targets Floridians

2000: CCI Website up and running

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