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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

Couple sues Universal Orlando for alleged brain injury on Rip Ride Rocket

The suit seeks at least $50,000 in damages.

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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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Rollback

On this day in...

2020: Indiana Beach apparently purchased, according to newspaper who quoted a Facebook post

2020: Universal Orlando hints at reopening strategy

2020: Six Flags offering $725 million in secured senior notes

2017: Cedar Fair CEO Matt Ouimet an environmental advocate for Lake Erie

2015: Holiday World previews Thunderbird, opens this weekend

2014: Legoland Florida runs on renewable energy for Earth Day

2014: Six Flags attendance and revenue down as Easter pushed to 2nd quarter

2014: Blog covers the history of Arrow Dynamics

2012: Kings Island celebrates 40 years of history

2012: Review: Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood

2011: Q says Cedar Fair considering Mark Shapiro for CEO, says it has no confidence in board to choose CEO

2010: Lake Compounce adopts Lo-Q texting service

2010: Darien Lake adds sea lion show

2009: Shapiro says Six Flags well positioned for economy, pushing debt for equity swap

2009: Universal Studios Florida coaster debut slips, more details announced

2009: Freestyle announces kids area with four new rides

2009: Pittsburgh area man organizes rally for Geauga Lake's Big Dipper

2009: New Orleans plans to sue Six Flags over closed amusement park

2008: Kennywood, West Mifflin settle tax dispute

2008: Financial and cultural risk in play for Middle East theme parks

2007: CoasterBuzz Podcast #71 posted

2007: Judge rejects sale of Conneaut Lake Park property

2007: Rowling close to deal for Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure

2007: Cedar Fair declares first quarter distribution

2007: KIExtreme posts photos of completed Firehawk

2004: Disney's California Adventure getting better

2004: Cedar Point VP moving to Dorney Park

2003: UPDATED: Riot breaks out at Lake Winnepesekauh

2003: Anheuser-Busch gives troops free admission to parks

2003: Alton Towers locals don't want late night permit for hotel either

2002: Vertical Velocity's new supports and track arrive at Marine World

2002: Opening day photos added to Kennywood Boulevard

2002: 32 Seats added to Wicked Twister auction

2002: Fights break out at Paramount's Great America

2001: Coasters' Choice Award winners announced

2001: IX Indoor Amusment Park pictures posted

2001: Phantom's Revenge update and more at Kennywood Boulevard

2001: SFMW Online adds new photos of Marine World construction

2001: Six Flags Events to hold street festival in El Paso

2001: Six Flags completes acquisition of La Ronde

2001: Western Playland in El Paso wants to add CCI

2001: Three rides close for the 2001 season at Blackpool

2000: S:UE Testing, how it runs

2000: SOB Fired Up

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