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Disneyland introduces $400 line skipping pass

The pass works on all 24 Lightning Lane attractions across Disneyland and California Adventure.

Six arrested after fight at Cedar Point

No injuries were reported.

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

The new gate down the road is an entirely new theme park.

Walt Disney World gets green light for affordable housing project

The county commissioner representing the surrounding area voted against the project.

Visitors say goodbye to Gillian's Wonderland Pier

The New Jersey landmark has permanently closed.

Kennywood begins adding new columns to Steel Curtain roller coaster

The ride did not open for the 2024 season.

Circuit Of The Americas gains new investment to finish roller coasters

The race track has had roller coaster parts on site for years.

Six Flags Great Adventure delays full Fright Fest for "unforeseen circumstances"

The park is calling the experience a "preview."

Busch Gardens Tampa announces Wild Oasis for 2025

Plans include a themed drop tower ride.

Aurora to redevelop Geauga Lake as a public park

Aurora City Council voted unanimously to approve spending $5.3 million for 48 acres of land and the adjacent lake.

SeaWorld Orlando announces an arctic-themed flying theater

The attraction is scheduled to open in 2025.

Cedar Point announces Siren's Curse tilt roller coaster

The new coaster will debut in 2025 as the tallest, longest and fastest of its kind in North America.

Disney reduces education benefit for cast members

The company will cap tuition reimbursement at $5,250 per year.

New Jersey community concerned about Gillian's after announced closure

Councilman holding town hall likely to hear concerns about the park.

NYT feature chronicles the Iger vs. Chapek saga at Disney

Feature offers an account of the failed CEO succession.

Couple loses lawsuit after losing membership in Disney's Club 33

Disney said the husband was found to be publicly intoxicated, a violation of the club's rules.

Hersheypark announces Twizzlers Twisted Gravity swing ride

The new attraction is expected to open in 2025.

Busch Gardens Tampa retiring Scorpion roller coaster

The steel roller coaster debuted in 1980.

Ferris wheel fire leads to at least 23 injuries at German music festival

It isn't yet clear how the fire started.

Six Flags Great America announces Wrath of Rakshasa dive roller coaster

The ride will set records for steepness and number of inversions.

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

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Rollback

On this day in...

2020: How Universal Orlando made haunted houses safer in a pandemic

2014: Video: On painting Mantis into Rougarou

2014: Six Flags posts record revenue growth, but profit slips on stock compensation

2013: Cedar Fair amends Ouimet contract with new terms, through at least 2016

2013: Petitioners want Thorpe Park to shut down "asylum" attraction

2011: Some complain that Legoland Florida is too expensive

2011: Facebook bully convicted, but not for threat to Dorney Park

2010: Flying coaster at Prater strikes crane hoist, causes injuries

2010: Giant Ferris wheel proposed for Seattle waterfront

2010: Ferrari World profiled by Canadian Press

2009: Cedar Fair maintains quarterly distribution at a $0.25 per unit

2009: Zamperla files the 17th suit against Freestyle owners

2008: Analysts continue to be down on Disney

2008: Ride worker killed in accident at South Carolina fair

2007: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom plans biggest Christmas tree in the world

2007: CoasterBuzz Podcast #92 posted

2004: Cedar Point's Castaway Bay opening just around the corner

2004: Coaster science exhibit opens in San Jose

2004: Dells merger creates water and theme park hotel complex

2004: Lego Co. wants to sell Legoland parks

2004: Six Flags New England GM promoted to GM of Six Flags Great America

2002: Cedar Point to remove Schwabinchen

2002: Danger debated in New Jersey as park plans to announce new ride

2001: Photos and blueprints of unannounced New England coaster posted

2001: Worlds of Adventure proposes new animal attraction

2001: The rebirth of Luna Park's Big Dipper begins down under

2001: Skycoaster coming to Michigan's Adventure for 2002

2001: Tomb Raider building starts to close up at PKI

2001: Six Flags Marine World Fright Fest update posted to SFMW Online

2001: Kennywood photo gallery added to RollerCoasterKing.com

2000: Schools look to tax Knoebel's rides

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