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Space themed indoor roller coaster coming to Legoland Florida and California in 2026

SPACEPORT 885 is an homage to one of the original LEGO Space Scooter sets, #885

ZDT's Amusement Park permanently closes August 17th

The park in Seguin east of San Antonio announced the closure on Facebook. The owner's have reportedly been trying to sell Switchback, their unique wood shuttle coaster, since last year.

Epic Universe boosts Orange County tax revenue

May collections were the highest ever for the month.

Residents in the middle of UK Universal development face uncertain future

The property owners have not been offered buy-outs.

Shots fired in parking lot at Six Flags Great America, no injuries reported

Police are investigating the incident.

Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Belle close permanently for Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom

The new Cars land will replace the classic attractions.

Universal bringing year-round horror attraction to Chicago

The Universal Horror Unleashed attraction is targeting a 2027 opening date.

Cedar Point's new Siren's Curse roller coaster debuts this weekend

The tilt coaster has 2,966 feet of track and a top speed of 58 mph.

California's Great America faces imminent closure in 2027

Six Flags has an option to renew the lease, but has not yet chosen to.

Marineland selling its amusement rides

The Ontario park is selling its inventory of attractions.

SeaWorld San Antonio applies for permits for family inverted roller coaster

The park hasn't made a formal announcement about the ride.

Tariffs create uncertain environment for amusement parks

The taxes affect the price of goods and may affect consumer behavior.

Waldameer announces water park expansion for 2026

New slides will be paired with an "endless river."

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.

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Top 100 Coasters

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

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On this day in...

2019: Two die in India on pendulum ride that failed during operation

2019: Steel Curtain debuts at Kennywood

2019: Big theme parks offering unusual deals for locals

2016: Sapphire Falls Resort opens at Universal Orlando

2015: PETA alleges SeaWorld planted agent among its activists

2015: Shanghai Disneyland themed areas revealed

2014: Scale is the secret to Disney's massive theme park profits

2014: Casino Pier carousel will be auctioned, possibly in pieces

2013: Man arrested at Kings Island for allegedly trying to kidnap child had 4k rounds of ammo

2011: Universal Orlando opens up Wizarding World of Harry Potter after midnight showing of new movie

2010: Six Flags Great America employees beat up Porky Pig

2010: Girl says Dixie Landin' ride restraint had problems days before fatal accident

2009: Give Kids The World celebrates one million volunteer hours

2009: Mt. Olympus owner wants to operate late nights, in conflict with ordinance

2009: OSHA investigating accident at Islands of Adventure that injured worker in low zone

2008: Theme park ownership future uncertain in A-B/InBev deal

2008: Six arrested at Valleyfair for allegedly assaulting father who defended his daughter

2008: One bidder for Geauga Lake property has withdrawn; another signs contract

2005: Breast feeding mom upset with Six Flags Great America

2004: Cedar Fair to issue 2.4 million units

2004: Alton Towers sued again by neighbours

2004: China suspends work on Universal Studios project

2004: Dragster riders upset how CP treated them after coaster mishap

2003: Cedar Fair considering year-round resort expansion for off-point Radisson

2003: Paramount's Great America hosts third annual CoasterPalooza

2003: Woman Hurt in on free-fall ride at Orange County Fair

2003: Rodriguez again setting ride time record at Germany's Holiday Park

2003: Herschend might get rent break on Stone Mountain

2002: Enchanted Village's Lumber Jack Falls update

2002: Universal Orlando's makeover will capitalize on popular characters

2002: OnRideCentral.com adds 150 photos from Dorney Park

2002: Miami zoo wants to turn into a theme park

2002: Randy Moss to treat kids to a day at Cedar Point

2001: Parts arrive for Cedar Point's new S&S attraction

2001: Trains are put on the track of Deja Vu and X construction progresses.

2000: Free Six Flags tickets for AOL members

2000: Pictures of Pennsylvania and New England parks now available

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