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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.

Teen shot outside of Six Flags Over Georgia as officers called for "unruly crowd"

15-year old critically injured after gunfire exchanged with police

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Top 100 Coasters

  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...

2022: Busch Gardens Williamsburg retiring Davinci's Cradle

2022: Comcast theme park business up 151% for quarter over last year

2021: Disney previews Disney Wish cruise ship with Aqua Mouse, their first "attraction at sea"

2019: Westchester County officials in conflict with Playland operator Standard Amusements

2016: Marty Sklar talks about Imagineering, working with Walt and failure

2016: Finance guy in phantom Dreamvision project ignores lawsuit, must pay back investor

2015: Six Flags Great Adventure not changing course over solar plans

2015: Cedar Fair expecting excellent year, announces FUNforward 2.0 initiative

2014: Busch Gardens Tampa posts video of new Falcon's Fury drop tower

2014: Disney announces $800 million increase for Shanghai Disneyland

2013: Disney opening three parks for 24 hours on May 24

2011: Weather affects Ohio WindSeeker ride openings

2011: Ohio State theme park engineering group prepares members for industry jobs

2011: Agreement extends efforts to reopen Kentucky Kingdom

2010: Q Funding wants two new board members for Cedar Fair

2010: Mr. Six has a new companion: Little Six

2009: Florida legislature votes to keep theme park blueprints confidential

2009: Chicago Museum of Science and Industry opens Harry Potter exhibit

2009: Flu case could impact attendance of Orlando theme parks

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #110 posted

2008: Kings Island focuses on safety

2008: Three Expoland execs indicted over fatal accident

2008: Branson sticks to what it knows to ride out recession

2004: Feds get involved with Wichita Ferris wheel accident

2004: Ravine Flyer II finally approved for Waldameer

2004: Comcast drops Disney bid

2004: OSHA Investigates claims Disney denied bathroom breaks

2003: Conneaut may be denied loan, miss opening day

2003: Euro Disney posts mid-year $90 million loss

2003: Six Flags Elitch Gardens thinks paying customers want to swim in garbage

2003: Stratosphere to unveil new thrill ride

2002: Photo gallery of Disney's Animal Kingdom posted on ACN

2002: Conneaut Blue Streak fans donate time to paint the ride

2000: Villain workers take a ride, moment captured on film

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