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Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Thrill Glider

The new Vekoma roller coaster will debut in 2027.

Arie Force One purchased by Six Flags, location TBD

The company bought the roller coaster shortly after Fun Spot closed in Georgia.

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.

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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. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  7. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  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: California trade association urges governor to allow theme parks to open

2020: US theme parks not associated with any Covid-19 outbreaks

2020: Kennywood's Jack Rabbit roller coaster associated with 100 years of memories

2017: Legoland gets zoning variance in Goshen, NY

2017: Kennywood to retire Log Jammer

2016: Profile: Universal Orlando's new Sapphire Falls resort

2016: Dreamworks Animation characters to play a larger role at Universal theme parks

2015: Valleyfair adding Flying Eagles and All Wheels Extreme for 2016

2015: Universal Studios to build Beijing theme park

2014: MCO says no to anti-SeaWorld PETA ads

2014: Investor sues SeaWorld Parks, says it lied about reasons for attendance decline

2014: Frozen attraction coming to Norway pavilion at Epcot

2011: OSHA investigating lightning death of lifeguard at Adventure Island

2010: Orlando theme parks adapt to accommodate overweight guests

2010: Lack of sale for Big Dipper is "killing" anonymous owner

2010: SeaWorld Orlando installs removable rails around pool for trainers

2009: Wizarding World of Harry Potter set to open this spring at Islands of Adventure

2009: Etheredge Wild West World fraud trial delayed

2008: California's Great America neighbor objects to proposed wood coaster

2008: KICentral adds Diamondback construction photos

2006: Neighbor of Beech Bend Raceway Park files a lawsuit to shut park down

2005: Six Flag' buying spree got them into trouble

2004: Atari announces RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 demo and pre-sale deal

2004: Dorney Park officially announces Hydra The Revenge

2004: Miracle Strip Amusement Park photo gallery and review added to Coaster Grotto

2003: Knott's chapel to be moved outside of the park

2003: Orlando theme park safety in spotlight after Disneyland accident

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