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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.

Busch Gardens Tampa closing Kumba, will replace with Kumba's Revenge

The B&M roller coaster debuted in 1993.

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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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Rollback

On this day in...

2022: Three people shot at Kennywood Saturday night, no fatalities

2019: Disney Parks president for US and Paris leaving the company

2019: Walt Disney World workers take a lot of abuse from tourists

2018: Disney's Animal Kingdom closing Rafiki's Planet Watch

2015: Disney opening temporary Star Wars attractions this fall

2014: Rye Playland sees 20% boost in attendance, 24% increase in revenue

2014: Palace sells FEC's to Apex, will focus on gated parks

2013: Chinese entertainment company plans to build competitor to Shanghai Disneyland

2013: Iger touts theme park growth at conference

2013: Cinema theme park project gains momentum near Rome

2013: Former Dreamland owners ask court to block purchase of the site

2012: Son of Beast removal begins at Kings Island

2012: The latest Thorpe Park stunt: Requiring breathalyzer tests to find drunk university students

2012: Tivoli attracts protest for partnering with fur trader

2011: Bell's kiddie rides will operate at flea market

2010: Ghost Town In The Sky to be auctioned off in foreclosure

2009: La Ronde announces SLC for 2010

2009: Six Flags Great America adding night time parade in 2010

2008: Schlitterbahn Vacation Village announces Torrent Tidal Wave River

2008: Disney World announces... nothing significant

2008: Hard Rock Park files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

2007: Analysts ponder Geauga Lake land, reasons for park failure

2006: CoasterBuzz Podcast #47 posted

2006: Fall events ramp up at Orlando theme parks

2006: PETA upset over cockroach eating at Six Flags Great America promo

2006: Alabama Adventure gets OK for hotel, campground, indoor water park

2003: Six Flags launches children's literacy program

2002: PKI to add Delirium for 2003

2002: Shockwave leaving Six Flags Great America, headed elsewhere

2001: Orlando parks cut part-timer hours

2001: Knott's VertiGo opening delayed

2000: Loose article brings Knott's Jaguar to a halt

2000: Four year-old boy hurt on Disney dark ride

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