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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...

2023: Aurora mayor proposes buying Geauga Lake

2022: "Disney adults" criticized online, may be misunderstood

2019: Kennywood decides to return to Heinz Ketchup

2019: Busch Gardens gets height waiver to build its tallest ride yet

2019: Cedar Fair to acquire Texas Schlitterbahn water parks

2018: Coaster Campout at Knott's Berry Farm will benefit Boys & Girls Club of America

2018: Six Flags Great Adventure debuts Cyborg Spin

2017: Merlin says terrorist attacks hurting attendance for UK attractions

2017: History: Six Flags Over Georgia turns 50

2017: Universal Studios Hollywood will ditch Shrek for a variety of DreamWorks Animation 4-D attractions

2016: Merlin expected to pitch Legoland project to Goshen, New York

2016: Disney hopes for better results in Shanghai compared to other foreign markets

2016: Orlando shootings likely to impact security at theme parks

2014: Opening date for Harry Potter attractions at Universal Orlando more intriguing than the attractions

2013: Cedar Fair ride boarding policy angers parents of children with autism

2012: Man without hands denied ride at Six Flags Over Texas

2011: Walt Disney World ticket prices up for second time in less than a year

2011: Appeals court says doctor can sue Cedar Fair over broken wrist suffered on Great America bumper cars

2011: CoasterBuzz Podcast #205 posted

2009: Six Flags files for Chapter 11

2008: Theme parks could be sold in Anheuser-Busch deal

2008: Six Flags New England granted blanket zoning variance

2008: Six Flags reduces debt in bond exchange

2006: Six Flags CEO waves the signal flag for families

2005: Indiana Beach marks 80 summers of fun

2005: Cypress Gardens exceeds annual goal in five months

2005: Cedar Point Hotel Breakers turns 100

2005: Joyland Park being auctioned on eBay

2005: Unions boycott Geauga Lake and Cedar Point

2003: Man falls from new ride at Knoebel's Amusement Resort

2003: Council Bluffs park will be named Wild Escape

2003: Time-share magnate offers to buy Cypress Gardens then sell to state with lease

2003: Shrek opens at Universal Studios Florida

2003: Robocoaster delivers surprises

2003: Bubba Gump Shrimp Shack opens today at PKI

2002: Church carnival ride pins teens upside down for more than hour

2002: Islands of Adventure to host Halloween Horror Nights this fall

2002: Cross-dresser sues Cedar Point

2001: Brits love Dorney's new Talon

2001: X tops out at Magic Mountain amidst the arrival of train parts

2001: Court subpoenas hundreds of injury records from Disney

2001: Local CP enthusiasts conquer 100 laps on Gemini

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