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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.

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.

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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. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Lightning Rod, Dollywood

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On this day in...

2025: Space themed indoor roller coaster coming to Legoland Florida and California in 2026

2025: ZDT's Amusement Park permanently closes August 17th

2019: Two die in India on pendulum ride that failed during operation

2019: Steel Curtain debuts at Kennywood

2019: Big theme parks offering unusual deals for locals

2016: Sapphire Falls Resort opens at Universal Orlando

2015: PETA alleges SeaWorld planted agent among its activists

2015: Shanghai Disneyland themed areas revealed

2014: Scale is the secret to Disney's massive theme park profits

2014: Casino Pier carousel will be auctioned, possibly in pieces

2013: Man arrested at Kings Island for allegedly trying to kidnap child had 4k rounds of ammo

2011: Universal Orlando opens up Wizarding World of Harry Potter after midnight showing of new movie

2010: Six Flags Great America employees beat up Porky Pig

2010: Girl says Dixie Landin' ride restraint had problems days before fatal accident

2009: Give Kids The World celebrates one million volunteer hours

2009: Mt. Olympus owner wants to operate late nights, in conflict with ordinance

2009: OSHA investigating accident at Islands of Adventure that injured worker in low zone

2008: Theme park ownership future uncertain in A-B/InBev deal

2008: Six arrested at Valleyfair for allegedly assaulting father who defended his daughter

2008: One bidder for Geauga Lake property has withdrawn; another signs contract

2005: Breast feeding mom upset with Six Flags Great America

2004: Cedar Fair to issue 2.4 million units

2004: Alton Towers sued again by neighbours

2004: China suspends work on Universal Studios project

2004: Dragster riders upset how CP treated them after coaster mishap

2003: Cedar Fair considering year-round resort expansion for off-point Radisson

2003: Paramount's Great America hosts third annual CoasterPalooza

2003: Woman Hurt in on free-fall ride at Orange County Fair

2003: Rodriguez again setting ride time record at Germany's Holiday Park

2003: Herschend might get rent break on Stone Mountain

2002: Enchanted Village's Lumber Jack Falls update

2002: Universal Orlando's makeover will capitalize on popular characters

2002: OnRideCentral.com adds 150 photos from Dorney Park

2002: Miami zoo wants to turn into a theme park

2002: Randy Moss to treat kids to a day at Cedar Point

2001: Parts arrive for Cedar Point's new S&S attraction

2001: Trains are put on the track of Deja Vu and X construction progresses.

2000: Free Six Flags tickets for AOL members

2000: Pictures of Pennsylvania and New England parks now available

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