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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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On this day in...

2020: Disneyland faces gradual opening under California tiered plan

2015: Kings Dominion Law still forces Virginia schools to start after Labor Day

2015: Apex Parks Group acquires Indiana Beach

2014: Cedar Point announces that Mantis will be "squashed"

2011: Kings Island rebrands water park as Soak City

2011: Ohio carousel finds new home below Brooklyn Bridge

2010: Teagan Marti flown to Florida from Wisconsin

2010: Dance party ElecTRONica coming to Disney's California Adventure

2010: Six Flags Great America announces Riptide Bay at Hurricane Harbor

2009: Disney's Marvel acquisition makes for awkward situation in Universal licensing

2009: Tribune posts classic Riverview photos

2008: Seabreeze helped by gas prices

2008: Lassiters want Kentucky Kingdom trial date moved up

2005: Woman tossed to her death from Top Scan at Adventureland

2003: Artist continues to leave his touch on Knoebels after decades

2003: Cedar Point continues to build bigger and faster to meet expectations

2003: Schlitterbahn park planned for Galveston

2001: Millennium Force cable breaks, shutting down ride

2001: News reporter reviews Georgia's Deja Vu

2001: X continues testing as opening day nears

2001: Six Flags New England Superman video added to SFDLnet

2001: Deja Vu at Six Flags Over Georgia offically opens

2001: Happy second anniversary to BGVA.com

2001: Springlake Park's Big Dipper is recreated in RCT

2001: Southern California roundup features Knott's Berry Farm

2001: Six Flags Great Adventure park guide added to Coaster Grotto

2000: Residents speak out on proposed Great Escape expansion

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