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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.

Fun Spot Atlanta to close permanently on August 2

The fate of its RMC roller coaster is unknown.

Enchanted Parks boss describes future for former Cedar Flags parks

This season is viewed as a transition year for the parks.

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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. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  10. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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On this day in...

2025: Kings Island announces Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare dark ride

2023: Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces three new attractions

2023: SeaWorld Entertainment converts Florida parks to cashless operation

2020: Movie Park Germany announces indoor double-launch coaster

2019: Investment company announces Six Flags branded park in Saudi Arabia

2018: SeaWorld San Antonio adding two flat rides, turtle exhibit, according to permit filings

2017: Tens of thousands of people come to Disneyland Resort for hospital fundraiser

2014: Epcot dropping long-time bands for new entertainment options

2014: Plaintiffs in autism lawsuit against Disney Resorts want to expand suit

2014: Six Flags America announces the Bourbon Street Fireball

2014: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announces Dare Devil Chaos Coaster

2014: Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces Batman: The Ride, a free-spinning 4D coaster

2014: Six Flags New England announces Wicked Cyclone

2014: Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Twisted Colossus

2014: Six Flags Great Adventure announces Looping Dragon roller coaster

2014: Six Flags Over Georgia announces looping roller coaster, flat ride, new slide

2012: Disney rumored to be considering buyout of Disneyland Paris

2012: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk replacing Hurricane with Undertow

2009: Orlando parks cut hours and jobs to reduce expense

2009: Busch Gardens Tampa adds detail to plan for Sesame Street kids area

2009: PBS affiliate posts Kings Island documentary

2009: Special Olympics Illinois offers ERT event at Six Flags Great America

2008: Cedar Point announces 2008 HalloWeekends information

2008: Hong Kong Disneyland sees surge in attendance

2007: Law suits regularly in play for Cedar Point, Kalahari

2006: CoasterBuzz Podcast #44 posted

2006: Producers considering MTV reality show for Schlitterbahn

2006: Bad wiring blamed for shocking girl at Lorain County Fair

2006: Amusement Today announces Golden Ticket Awards

2003: Steel Dragon had previous defects involving wheels prior to derailment

2003: Two serious proposals offered for future of Astrodome

2003: Six Flags picks Doner as new ad agency

2002: How to conquer amusement park and carnival games

2002: LeSourdsville Lake to host Halloween event

2002: State Fair of Texas erects Skycoaster

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