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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.

Cedar Point retires Monster after 56 years

The ride reached the end of its serviceable life.

DOJ sues United Parks over ban on wheeled walkers

The government suggests that the move violates the ADA.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces boardwalk-themed section

The area will include five rides.

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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...

2025: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will close August 18

2024: Kennywood's Thunderbolt reaches the century mark

2022: Lost Island delays opening of amusement park by a few weeks

2021: Container catches fire at Universal Studios Hollywood

2019: Volcano Bay closes for "technical issues," report suggests electrical problems

2016: New Universal park, airport-to-convention center rail, part of Orlando I-Drive plans

2015: Meijer and movie lot are possible options for the former Geauga Lake

2014: Estimated attendance report shows 5.4% growth among major theme park operators

2014: Walt Disney World workers rally as contract set to expire

2013: Walt Disney World leapfrogs Universal Orlando on one-day ticket price

2009: Cedar Fair wants Santa Clara to delay or reject 49ers deal

2008: Blowtorch accidentally started fire at Universal Hollywood

2005: Idlewild debuts Paul Bunyan's Loggin' Toboggan

2003: CBS Early Show airs Top Thrill Dragster segment

2003: Celebration City hypes its nighttime offerings

2003: Vekoma SLC headed to Magic Springs

2003: Toledo firm paints Cedar Point rides, survives tough economy

2002: Weber named president and CEO of Paramount Parks

2002: Rides undergo extensive testing before opening

2002: On Ride Central adds 80 pictures of Dorney Park

2002: New Psyclone video available at Coasters2k

2002: Perilous Plunge reopens at Knott's with new restraints

2001: Woman dies following ride on Goliath at Six Flags Magic Mountain (UPDATED)

2001: Knott's Boomerang stalls in cobra roll

2001: Starcoasters.com adds video of Swamp Fox at Myrtle Beach

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