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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.

Intamin ships short seatbelts for Cedar Point's Millennium Force

A park representative says the manufacturer will provide belts that are the correct length.

Union negotiations put Hersheypark season at risk

The union representing maintenance workers hasn't yet reached an agreement with the park.

Total revenue and EBITDA down in first quarter for United Parks

Attendance was also down 5%.

Six Flags posts improved results for first quarter

Net revenue up 12%, attendance up 4%, compared to first quarter last year.

Six Flags shuffles some of exec team, including CFO

Long time Cedar Fair CFO Brian Witherow will step down.

Disney experiences division up 7% for quarter despite 1% drop in domestic attendance

Global attendance was up 2%.

Cedar Point gate tops $100

Those planning ahead can get discounts online.

Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open in 2026

The park's future is uncertain.

Six Flags brings back presidents to 10 parks

The decision reverses a regional strategy.

Six Flags reinstates park presidents

The company previously moved to a regional management model.

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

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On this day in...

2024: Blue Man Group returning to Orlando at ICON Park

2022: Cedar Fair sells land under California's Great America, will lease back and close park after 11 years

2022: Coney Island Cyclone turns 95

2018: Union reportedly close to deal with Disney for Florida theme park workers

2016: Eleven people injured as inverted coaster derails at M&D's in Scotland

2015: Second victim in Alton Towers Smiler accident requires amputation

2014: Editorial: Paid line skipping a lesson opportunity for kids

2014: Theme parks "storm ready" to prepare for dangerous weather

2013: Star Wars expansion at Walt Disney World could be of Harry Potter proportions

2012: Cedar Fair elects three new board members

2011: Orlando Thrill Park developer abandons plans

2011: CoasterBuzz Podcast #206 posted

2008: InBev to go hostile as Anheuser rejects bid

2007: Hershey Entertainment CEO has bigger plans for town

2007: Valleyfair photos added to Negative-G

2006: Cedar Fair proposes terms for financing Paramount Parks acquisition

2006: Bell's reopens after storm damage

2006: Beech Bend's Rumble Fest 2006 photos added to Negative-G

2005: Wild West World owners spending $10 million on rides with Chance-Morgan and Zamperla

2005: Disney applies Feng Shui to Hong Kong park

2003: Dollywood to debut Thunderhead 2004

2003: BGTGuide adds over 90 Busch Gardens Tampa photos

2003: Closing Dragster for season "last resort"

2002: San Diego back down from demands, SeaWorld will move forward with plans

2002: Six Flags and Frito-Lay Sign Seven-Year Sponsorship Agreement

2002: Cyclone celebrates 75th anniversary at Astroland

2001: Land Rover tumbles on Rhino Rally

2001: Another day, another Magic Mountain Update

2001: New photos of Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World posted to Alex's Place

2001: Son of Beast: Over one million served

2000: Roadrunner Express at SFO now suitable for adults

2000: Sky Needle down this year, new coaster next year?

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