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Fun Spot Atlanta to close permanently on August 2

The fate of its RMC roller coaster is unknown.

Enchanted Parks boss describes future for former Cedar Flags parks

This season is viewed as a transition year for the parks.

Disney said to be opening second gate in Shanghai

While not confirmed by the company, insiders insist that it's happening.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces longest family launch coaster, Werewolf Gorge

The ride will feature 4,120 feet of track.

SeaWorld San Diego replaces fireworks with drone show in settlement

The lawsuit alleged that SeaWorld was polluting Mission Bay.

Eight college students rescued from vertical lift in Galveston

Firefighters used ladder truck too pull riders off one at a time

Six Flags appoints Ash Walia to CFO post

He previously was CFO for Hot Topic and 99 Cents Only Stores.

Lawsuit seeks $1 million from COTALAND for stuck roller coaster

The park indicates that the ride performed as designed.

New Mandalorian and Grogu mission coming to Smuggler's Run

The Millennium Falcon ride will tie into the movie, also released this week.

Disney names three new presidents for parks, experiences

The shuffle accounts for the retirement of Walt Disney World's president.

Intamin ships short seatbelts for Cedar Point's Millennium Force

A park representative says the manufacturer will provide belts that are the correct length.

Union negotiations put Hersheypark season at risk

The union representing maintenance workers hasn't yet reached an agreement with the park.

Total revenue and EBITDA down in first quarter for United Parks

Attendance was also down 5%.

Six Flags posts improved results for first quarter

Net revenue up 12%, attendance up 4%, compared to first quarter last year.

Six Flags shuffles some of exec team, including CFO

Long time Cedar Fair CFO Brian Witherow will step down.

Disney experiences division up 7% for quarter despite 1% drop in domestic attendance

Global attendance was up 2%.

Cedar Point gate tops $100

Those planning ahead can get discounts online.

Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open in 2026

The park's future is uncertain.

Six Flags brings back presidents to 10 parks

The decision reverses a regional strategy.

Six Flags reinstates park presidents

The company previously moved to a regional management model.

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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. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  7. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  8. ArieForce One, Fun Spot America Atlanta
  9. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  10. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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On this day in...

2025: Universal bringing year-round horror attraction to Chicago

2025: Cedar Point's new Siren's Curse roller coaster debuts this weekend

2024: Universal says proposed UK theme park could add £50 billion to economy

2024: Valleyfair closes three rides due to flooding

2024: Fun Spot Orlando latest to implement chaperone policy

2023: One dead, nine injured in roller coaster derailment at Grona Lund

2020: Tayto Park gets approval for two steel roller coasters

2019: Meet Carli, the new Siberian tiger cub at Six Flags Great Adventure

2018: Group cancels "die-in" protest at Disney

2017: Teen girl falls from gondola ride, man breaks her fall

2017: Disney says Robo-Trump will speak in Hall of Presidents

2017: Walt Disney World monorail gets you to Magic Kingdom, and pub crawls

2015: Disney imposing outright ban on selfie sticks

2015: Disney wants to invest $1 billion in Anaheim in exchange for 30-year ban on new admission taxes

2015: Nintendo's Miyamoto in "constant contact" with Universal Studios for new attractions

2014: Schlitterbahn delays opening of huge slide for media, citing conveyor issues

2014: Miracle Strip Carousel disputes zoning for potential competitor

2014: Three rides, some parking, closed at Valleyfair due to flooding

2013: Germany's Ring Racer may finally reopen next month

2013: Kentucky Kingdom financing in place, lease vote coming Thursday

2013: Queens carousel designated NYC landmark

2012: Suicidal person rescued at Elitch Gardens

2011: Legoland Windsor doesn't want Lego house

2011: North Korea added to ThemeParks.ie

2009: More theme park iPhone apps appear in app store

2009: Legoland has competition to hire more master builders

2008: Kings Island threatens to de-annex from Mason

2007: CoasterBuzz Podcast #79 posted

2006: Santa's Village delays its opening

2006: Bitten by the Onion, Six Flags savors the notoriety

2006: CoasterBuzz Podcast #36 posted

2003: Controversial Orlando-Tampa bullet train plan may die

2003: ACN adds nearly 50 new photos of Cedar Point

2002: Markey and IAAPA rep spar on morning television

2002: SeaWorld San Diego may scrap project due to city-imposed union requirement

2002: Six Flags Great America was survivor in Illinois amusement race

2002: Worker dies from heat at Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

2001: X's first drop nears completion as construction at the Mountain progresses

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