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Magic Mountain retiring X2

The Arrow 4D roller coaster first opened in 2008.

Jana Partners again calls for Six Flags sale

The firm owns 9% of the company,

United Parks titles-up two execs

The company named a new president and made the chief parks operator a single position.

Vekoma posts history video for its 100th anniversary

The video follows the company's evolution from its start manufacturing agricultural equipment.

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.

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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...

2025: Bassoul stepping down from Six Flags board

2020: Health officials and unions say Walt Disney World safety protocol has prevented Covid-19 outbreaks

2018: SeaWorld San Diego announces Tidal Twister roller coaster

2018: Six Flags will operate Magic Waters near Chicago

2017: Administrative judge says Universal Orlando discriminated against man in motorized wheel chair

2016: Cedar Fair says Geauga Lake Big Dipper will be demolished

2014: Hoffman's Playland will move to new home and reopen next year

2014: Dreamland to open next year, emphasizing its heritage

2013: Riders stranded on vertical part of Rockit at Universal Studios Florida

2013: Six Flags Over Texas says it wasn't liable for death on New Texas Giant

2013: Busch Gardens Williamsburg seeks approval for 156-foot-tall attraction

2012: Walt Disney World sets opening date for refurbished Test Track at Epcot

2012: Family sues Schlitterbahn after 11-year-old loses part of thumb in wave pool

2012: Lo-Q sees opportunity in smart phone-based queue reservations

2012: Six Flags Great America suspends cockroach-eating contest after Florida death

2012: Orlando theme parks donate heavily to political parties, mostly Republicans

2011: Profile: Legoland Florida GM Adrian Jones

2007: Idlewild worker charged in two bomb threats at park

2007: UPDATED: Cedar Fair opposes new 49ers stadium, team would consider buying park

2006: Ohio family wins exclusive time at the Magic Kingdom

2006: Singapore casino bid may include Universal Studios park

2005: CoasterBuzz Podcast #3 posted

2003: GCI releases Dollywood Thunderhead construction photos

2003: Transcripts of 911 call released from Disneyland accident

2003: New Disney World attractions hope to spark growth for parks and Orlando

2002: Report says design flaw led to Re-Mix accident

2002: Wild Adventures withdraws bid for Visionland

2002: Bonfante gardens to close early for again this year

2001: Whale dies at Sea World in San Diego

2001: Old pictures of Indiana Beach are added to unofficial Indiana Beach site

2001: Three SoCal park galleries added to Twisted Rails

2000: Sim Coaster screen shots released

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