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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.

Enchanted Parks boss describes future for former Cedar Flags parks

This season is viewed as a transition year for the parks.

Disney said to be opening second gate in Shanghai

While not confirmed by the company, insiders insist that it's happening.

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.

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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. ArieForce One, Fun Spot America Atlanta
  7. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  8. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  9. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  10. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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On this day in...

2021: Six Flags reports decrease of attendance and revenue compared to 2019 with massive increase in per capita spending

2021: Epcot previews new Harmonious nighttime show, opening in October

2021: Man banned from Six Flags parks after climbing roller coaster to deliver water to stuck riders at Frontier City

2017: Disney Imagineer Marty Sklar dies at 83

2015: Some UK attractions have doubled price in the last decade

2014: Mobile apps growing in use to engage theme park guests throughout the day

2012: Cedar Fair subsidiary sells land in Michigan

2011: Los Angeles Zoo considers turning management over to private sector

2010: Blue Diamond roller coaster for sale on eBay for $225,000

2010: Maggie Valley seeks identity without Ghost Town

2010: PARC-owned Waterworld under fire for repeated slide accidents

2009: Mt. Olympus continues late night operation, without village approval

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #149 posted

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #118 posted

2008: Holiday World raises money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

2007: Great Wolf signs deal for indoor water park at Mall of America

2006: Wild Escape Theme Park announced for Wheeling, WV

2003: Cinci attractions not concerned about year-round waterpark at Cedar Point

2003: Work on Tower of Terror continues at California Adventure

2001: Six Flags New England GM addresses concerns of local residents

2001: Lone Star Thrills posts photos from Orlando

2000: New Perilous Plunge picures now at Bear-yTales

2000: Saferparks.org calls for stronger regulation of amusement rides (editorial)

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