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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.

Six Flags names Mark Pauls to COO post

The executive previously worked for Herschend.

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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. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  7. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  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...

2024: Disney reduces education benefit for cast members

2023: Disney settles Disneyland Magic Key class action lawsuit

2023: Disney announces or teases a ton of attractions at D23

2020: Iron Gwazi and Ice Breaker expected to open in spring of 2021

2018: Orange County appraiser appeals court decision to refund Walt Disney World property taxes

2015: Firefighters honored for role in Alton Towers accident rescue

2015: Baby born at Legoland Windsor granted lifetime pass

2014: Valleyfair expanding its Soak City water park for 2015

2013: New Texas Giant reopens as lawsuit is filed after fatal accident

2012: Cedar Fair, other parks using Accesso, will support ticketing via Apple's iOS

2012: Maintenance worker killed by roller coaster at Koriyama Culture Park in Japan

2012: Wonder Wheel operator not thrilled about plan for observation wheel on Staten Island

2010: Village Roadshow announces $80 million water park for Sydney

2009: Toy Story Mania coming soon to Wii as a video game

2008: Oklahoma ride operators must be state certified

2008: PointBuzz previews Cedar Point's 2008 HalloWeekends attractions

2007: Six Flags Great America fined $117,700 for OSHA violations

2007: Skee-Ball licenses brand to Hasbro

2006: Hong Kong Disneyland struggles to make magic

2006: Holiday World announcement and Celebration City photos added to Negative-G

2006: Holiday World expansion pays off year after year

2005: Coney Island Cyclone may have been closed due to accident

2003: Orlando parks gear up for Halloween events

2003: Age doesn't stop grandfather from riding everything at Cedar Point

2001: C-Net, Washington Post, offer reachable news alternative in wake of attacks

2001: Amusement parks closed because of terrorist threat

2001: Child dies after riding coaster at PA fair

2001: Halloweekend opener at Cedar Point to feature Elvira

2000: Perilous Plunge gets a paint job

2000: Five new photos added to Front Seat Photos.com

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