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Michelin awards first star to a Walt Disney World restaurant: Victoria and Albert's

The restaurant is part of the Grand Floridian resort, with pricing starting at $295.

Disney will bet $60 billion on the company's future

The company will invest heavily into its theme park division, which it sees as its greatest growth opportunity.

Anaheim council vote on DisneylandForward proposal getting closer

Residents raise concerns over the long-term plan.

Cedar Fair settles Top Thrill Dragster injury lawsuit

Terms of the settlement are confidential.

Guests sue Universal Studios Hollywood for being stuck on Harry Potter ride

The four people are reportedly seeking damages for emotional distress.

Disney teases $60 billion in new attractions over coming decade

The company says that it's committed to telling new stories across its theme park properties.

Silver Dollar City opens Fire In The Hole

The ride replaces a previous ride of the same name.

Do-Dodonpa will not reopen at Fuji-Q Highlands

Citing safety and performance issues, the park decided to permanently close the ride.

Legoland California to use dynamic pricing

Demand will influence ticket pricing.

Universal Orlando previews Isle of Berk at Epic Universe

The portion of Universal Orlando's newest park is themed to the How To Train Your Dragon series of movies.

Walt Disney World and special district agree to settlement, drop state lawsuits

The settlement comes years after a battle for control over the former Reedy Creek Improvement District.

Merlin buys Orlando Eye, will call it Orlando Eye

The company bought the attraction from ICON Park.

RollerCoaster Tycoon at 25 inspired real coaster designers

Game creator Chris Sawyer and real-life designers talk about the icon 1999 game.

Disney Destiny announced as third Triton-class ship in Disney Cruise Line fleet

The ship is expected to be delivered in 2025.

Kansas City area will be home to a Mattel theme park

The park will open in 2026.

NC records show findings for Carowinds' Fury-325 support crack

The report includes photos of the damaged support.

Wildcat getting vertically laminated track treatment at Lake Compounce

The effort is being led by The Gravity Group.

Cedar Point settles EEOC suit over age restricted employee housing

The company will pay $50,000.

Anaheim's planning commission approves initial plan for Disneyland expansion

The changes include moving parking to a multi-level structure and expanding attractions into current parking lot space.

Rampage at Alabama Adventure closed in 2024 for steel track conversion

Video posted by the park implies the retracking project will be a conversion to steel hybrid.

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  1. Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point
  2. Velocicoaster, Islands of Adventure
  3. Fury 325, Carowinds
  4. Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa
  5. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  6. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  7. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  8. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  9. Voyage, The, Holiday World
  10. Mako, SeaWorld Orlando

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On this day in...

2020: Disney yet to announce reopening plan, but industry and analysts are watching

2020: Universal Orlando to enforce temperature checks for employees and vendors

2020: Six Flags preparing health measures to reopen

2018: Busch Gardens Tampa bringing back beer samples on a trial basis

2017: Six Flags Magic Mountain president started working at the park in high school

2017: Attendance and earnings up for Universal Parks and Resorts

2015: Universal Studios Hollywood teasing Fast & Furious for June opening

2014: Nickelodeon Universe to add zip line

2013: NBCUniversal theme park revenue up 12% compared to same quarter last year

2013: Man loses life savings on New Hampshire carnival game trying to win Xbox

2012: Legoland Florida applies for alcohol permit

2009: Holiday World unveils world's tallest water ride

2009: Wild West World founder arrested for alleged securities fraud

2009: Six Flags Mexico closes temporarily at request of government

2008: Simpsons Ride opens at Universal Studios Florida

2008: VIP experiences deliver special theme park access

2008: CW Mania posts 2008 preview, including Behemoth pictures

2007: Kennywood Entertainment purchased Story Land

2007: Wild West World opens this weekend

2007: Universal building a new park in Dubai

2007: New carousel being assembled on Detroit waterfront

2007: Ocean City carousel and arcade could close under tax pressure

2006: Mason considers amusement tax for Paramount's Kings Island

2004: Man dies after falling off Superman at Six Flags New England

2002: Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain closer to finish

2002: Thorpe Park guide added to Coaster Grotto

2002: Six Flags agrees to invest $25 million in Jazzland

2000: Son of Beast shut down same weekend it opened

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