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Magic Mountain retiring X2

The Arrow 4D roller coaster first opened in 2008.

Jana Partners again calls for Six Flags sale

The firm owns 9% of the company,

United Parks titles-up two execs

The company named a new president and made the chief parks operator a single position.

Vekoma posts history video for its 100th anniversary

The video follows the company's evolution from its start manufacturing agricultural equipment.

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.

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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

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On this day in...

2022: Orlando FreeFall tower will be removed

2021: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has reverse launches and rotating cars

2021: SeaWorld facility ready to treat animals affected by California oil spill

2021: Couple sues Six Flags Great Adventure for injury on tornado water slide

2019: Skyliners suffer major downtime, loaded, at Walt Disney World

2017: Epcot construction projects underway, mostly hidden from view

2017: CalArts offering new degree program in theme park attraction design

2015: Opinion: Disney price hikes about more than profit

2015: Universal Orlando follows Disney in raising pass prices

2014: Walt Disney Company will fund Euro Disney, may acquire majority control

2014: Thorpe Park offers Halloween add-ons, including in-hotel-room scares

2014: Six Flags America increases security, teens in fight reportedly knew there were plans for brawl

2010: Disneyland Paris contractor dies working on Small World

2010: Six Flags Great Adventure eliminates internal, union fire department

2010: NYC seeking new Cyclone operator

2009: Former Astroland owner says she'll bid for place in redeveloped Coney Island

2009: Duo busted for selling counterfeit hand stamps at Six Flags Great Adventure

2009: Disneyland Resort president retires

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #159 posted

2006: Six Flags roach promo now alleges child abuse as well as cruel to animals

2005: Great Wolf to sell interest in Sandusky and Dells resorts

2005: Red Zone pressing Six Flags for vote to oust board members

2005: Viacom splits, Paramount Parks land under CBS Corp.

2004: Holiday World announces 2005 plans

2004: Great Escape founder dies at age 90

2004: Disneyland sued for fatal Big Thunder Mountain Railroad accident

2004: OhioThemeParks.com shows Cedar Point and Geagua Lake Halloween events

2003: Disney will promote Mission: Space on tall buildings during football game

2003: Atlanta developer eyes Universal property

2003: Six Flags Marine World Fright Fest in full swing

2003: Water for PKI's new water park not a problem

2002: Track begins traveling up tower of Cedar Point mystery ride

2000: Variance on the ballot for the San Diego Soak City area

2000: Disney's new rockets grounded on launch pad

2000: Phantom's deconstruction memorialized on film

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