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Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Thrill Glider

The new Vekoma roller coaster will debut in 2027.

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.

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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. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  7. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  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: Busch Gardens Tampa announces Wild Oasis for 2025

2022: The "Beach Gate Ladies" have been taking tickets for two decades at Cedar Point

2021: Universal Beijing Resort opens in China

2018: Busch Gardens Williamsburg announces Finnegan's Flyer swing ride

2018: Amputee victims of Alton Towers Smiler accident sue the park

2018: Former Joyland property to be auctioned off as two properties

2012: Luigi's Flying Tires: Now without balls

2012: Knott's Berry Farm WindSeeker strands riders at top of ride for hours.

2011: S&P boosts Cedar Fair outlook from "stable" to "positive"

2011: Negative-G posts photos from Six Flags Great America

2010: Busch Gardens Williamsburg announces new drop tower, hints at roller coaster

2010: Creditors accuse Freestyle Music Park owners of fraud

2010: Maurer Sohne warns of X-car flaws, urges Universal to close roller coaster

2009: New Orleans drafts lease termination agreement for Six Flags

2008: Go behind the scenes of Cedar Point's Club Blood

2008: Diamondback and Halloween attraction updated added to KICentral

2007: Six Flags changes its line policy for disabled patrons

2006: Cedar Fair backs anti-slot machine cause for Ohio issue

2006: Universal Orlando asks union to change name

2006: Protesters climb Southport's Cyclone, park a memory for millions

2005: National Geographic Channel to visit Holiday World

2005: A first look at Coney Island's proposed redevelopment

2004: Snyder sees Six Flags improvement through marketing

2004: SeaWorld San Diego celebrates 40th year

2004: New SeaWorld San Antonio boss optimistic about future

2004: Six Flags Great Adventure takes complaints regarding Muslim Youth Day

2002: Theme park group looks just outside Nashville for new park

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