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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...

2018: Disneyland "social clubs" aren't gangs, except when they are

2017: Disney increases stake in EuroDisney, makes offer to buy it outright

2017: Disney Cruise Line adding Beauty And The Beast show to the Disney Dream

2016: Disney Parks have huge quarter, attendance up 10%, per-capita spending up 7%

2015: Dreamland theme park announcement in Fort Worth reveals very little information

2014: Admission prices will keep going up as long as the market follows

2014: Maintenance doesn't stop during the harsh winter at Six Flags Great America

2012: Massive eagle sculpture will stand near Dollywood's new Wild Eagle roller coaster

2012: Design firm pitches "zero gravity" coaster, inspired by NASA's "Vomit Comet"

2012: Dollywood suit with Huss settled, terms not disclosed

2011: Quadriplegic man sues Disneyland for being stuck on Small World

2010: Disneyland hotel workers resort to hunger strike over benefits dispute

2010: Disney has solid quarter despite flat theme park sales

2009: Universal Orlando offering buy three, get two hotel and ticket offer

2009: Expoland closes permanently due to lack of financial backing

2009: SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens on tour: Boston

2009: Spielberg still gets 2% of receipts from Universal

2009: Parques Reunidos lets go of 10 at Pittsburgh area parks

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #133 posted

2006: Cedar Fair revenue up 5% for 2005, a record year

2006: Disney struggling to cross cultural divide in Hong Kong

2006: Disney making bigger costumes to accommodate bigger workers

2006: Shapiro's tour continues at Six Flags Elitch Gardens

2005: Kent Buescher to speak at Valdosta State

2005: Insanity makes its way to the top of Stratosphere

2005: Investigators say child porn might have come from Disney hotel

2005: Midway games are cash cow, but still popular

2005: Universal Hollywood puts <i>War of The Worlds</i> sets on display

2004: Sandusky parking tax removed

2004: Disney board to shareholders: Disney and Gold campaign misleading

2004: Disney turns away visitors on Segways

2004: CoasterGallery.com adds Timberland Twister construction pics

2003: Scream lift tops out

2003: Six Flags New England gets conditional approval to expand water park

2001: Ghostrider at Knott's gets roof over lift

2001: Plane to fly low Cedar Point for terminally ill children

2001: Disney's California Adventure recreated in RCT

2001: Supports continue to arrive at Magic Mountain

2001: Phantom's Revenge construction pics added to Kennywood Boulevard

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