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Fair ride collapses in India, killing one person

The accident bring scrutiny to maintenance and inspections standards in India.

Gay Day cancelled in Orlando for 2026

Organizers cite sponsorship and hotel difficulties.

Playland coaster renovation sparks opinions

The operator is renovating the Dragon, removing its decorations.

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.

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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

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On this day in...

2021: Disney breaks even on open parks, but misses $2.6 billion in operating income for quarter

2020: CoasterBuzz: 20 Years Buzzed, Of kings and clubs

2019: Feature: The failure of the Hard Rock theme park

2018: Disney says Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster at Epcot will be among longest enclosed

2018: Six Flags Over Georgia will run Great American Scream Machine backwards

2018: Walt Disney World starts the annual Orlando theme park price hikes

2016: Joyland owner sues former employee for classic Wurlitzer organ

2015: Star Wars Day At Sea coming to Disney Cruise Line in 2016

2015: DreamVision park for Alabama has "funding in place," but company won't say where

2015: Developer is planning a $309 million extreme sports complex for Kissimmee

2014: Walt Disney World workers prepare to negotiate for better wages, benefits

2014: Six Flags Magic Mountain announces another kiddie coaster

2013: Photos: Construction walls around Universal Orlando

2010: Columnist expects interesting events over likely failure of Cedar Fair-Apollo deal

2010: Zippin Pippin demolished after partial collapse

2009: Second group has eyes on Hard Rock Park

2009: Cedar Fair flirts with $1 billion in revenue for 2008

2008: Skyscraper to debut at Cedar Point's Challenge Park

2008: PA bill will eliminate amusement park taxes

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #104 posted

2007: Idlewild announces Flying Aces

2007: Smaller theme parks avoid extinction by catering to locals

2007: Six Flags Magic Mountain's X has a long history of problems

2004: Analyst suggests shareholders vote against Eisner

2004: Santa Cruz approves Double Shot tower

2004: Magic Kingdom worker killed by parade float

2003: Six Flags New Orleans transformation underway

2002: Silverstar track completes circuit with final section

2002: POV of Riddler's Revenge added to AmericaCoasters.com

2002: Most coasters count controversy continues

2001: Worlds of Adventure X-Flight site starting to take shape

2001: New constuction photos of Kings Island junior Vekoma posted

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