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Josh D'Amaro named next Disney CEO

Currently leading the experiences division, D'Amaro will succeed Bob Iger.

Disney reports record results in experiences division

The company posted $10 billion in revenue for the first time in its experiences division.

IAAPA pushing federal restrictions for "unauthorized" drone use

The association is advocating for no-fly zones and better coordination with law enforcement.

Dreamland's Scenic Railway closes for good after more than a century

The ride had been previously damaged by fire.

New Legoland California roller coaster will be most "intense" yet

The ride is part of a space-themed expansion.

Universal Orlando announces Fast & Furious ride for 2027

The ride replaces Rip Ride Rockit.

Six Flags announces offering of $1 billion of senior notes

The notes are due in 2032.

Six Flags will not exercise buy-out option of Six Flags Over Texas

The park is partially owned by a partnership.

Six Flags Magic Mountain converting kids area into Looney Tunes Land

The makeover will introduce two new play areas, retheme five rides and remove two roller coasters and two kids rides.

Lakemont Park sued by county for roller coaster neglect

The suit says the park hasn't maintained Leap The Dips, per its lease agreement.

Cedar Point nearly beats 31-year attendance record, despite overall Six Flags attendance

The 1994 record was 3.617 million guests.

Wild Waves announces final season

The park will open in 2026 for it's last year of operation.

Federal lawsuit challenges Disney's disability policies as too restrictive

The policies were previously revised to battle abuse.

Aerosmith removed from roller coaster preshow at Disney's Hollywood Studios

A Muppets theme will replace the aging rock band.

Six Flags appoints John Reilly as CEO

The executive has previous experience at Palace Entertainment and the former SeaWorld Entertainment.

Kings Island's Flight of Fear was almost a Star Trek themed roller coaster

The designer eventually pivoted to the Outer Limits.

Disney posts 9% increase in experiences operating income for fiscal year

Launch of the Disney Treasure and cruise line affected results.

Disney planning dynamic pricing for domestic parks

A test has been running at the Paris park for the last year.

Herschend to acquire Silverwood

Herschend adds largest amusement & water park in Northwest to its portfolio.

Six Flags reports loss despite higher attendance

EBITDA and per capita spending also 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. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  7. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  8. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Voyage, The, Holiday World

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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Rollback

On this day in...

2022: No criminal charges filed in fatal Glenwood Caverns accident

2022: Disney Imagineer Morgan Pope profiled for work on flying Spider-Man

2022: Former Fantasy Island hopes to reopen amusement park this spring

2015: Universal Studios Hollywood plugs Fast & Furious ride during Super Bowl

2015: Disney pushes back opening of Shanghai park to 2016

2012: Disney celebrates the 45th anniversary of the announcement of Epcot

2011: Dorney Park submits plan for 138-foot-high amusement ride

2011: SeaWorld Parks announces new shows, new artificial reef for Discovery Cove

2010: Negotiations for Cypress Gardens/Legoland project were secret and intense

2010: Green Bay mayor wants Zippin Pippin

2010: Wizarding World of Harry Potter ad to show during Super Bowl

2010: Etheredge's wife takes stand in defense of husband

2010: Second largest Cedar Fair owner also opposes Apollo acquisition

2009: Tourist attractions offering deep discounts

2006: Pirates getting a makeover with new characters

2006: Angry parents toss kids over sold-out Hong Kong Disneyland fences

2006: Six Flags Marine World announces new themed area, rides

2005: Disney officials preview coming attractions at community update

2005: Six Flags Over Georgia announces Skull Island

2005: Six Flags Darien Lake added to list of parks getting a Tornado

2005: New PTC carousel exhibit to begin at Sandusky's carousel museum

2004: Three people hurt in Tivoli Orbiter fire at South Florida Fair

2003: OnRideCentral.com adds Janice Witherow interview

2003: Scream station and brake area rises from the asphalt

2003: Zonga ready to rise over Marine World

2003: Superman pretzel loop progresses at Great Adventure

2002: 2001 Internet Steel Coaster Poll underway

2002: Colossus begins testing at Thorpe Park

2002: Land preparation is well underway for Xcelerator

2002: Six Flags to use Lo-Q at nine of their parks during the 2002 season

2002: Southern California roundup on Westcoaster.net

2001: Even more Cornball Express construction photos posted by CCI

2001: Titan grows in Texas

2001: Supports arrive for X at Magic Mountain

2000: Michigan's Adventure to Add 2 Rides for 2000

2000: Six Flags St. Louis new CCI woodie officially named

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