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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.

Ferris wheel cabin derails in Korea

No major injuries were reported.

Profile: Kennywood maintenance tech logs 46 years

Geno Chamboredon started in 1980 as a ride op.

Holiday World celebrates the Fourth with Mack Rides plans

The Mack Rides attraction is expected to open in May, 2027.

Six Flags names Mark Pauls to COO post

The executive previously worked for Herschend.

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.

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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. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  7. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  8. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  9. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  10. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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On this day in...

2022: Accesso signs five-year deal with Parques Reunidos for loQueue

2021: Fuji-Q Highland closes Do-Dodonpa after reports of injury

2016: Thorpe Park introduces Old Aged Coaster pass for people over 65

2016: Universal Studios patent implies future wand-driven "game" ride

2016: Locals ready to fight new Legoland in Goshen, New York

2015: Universal Studios Florida announces Fast and Furious ride for 2017

2015: Families suing Disney over autism-related disabilities want to depose Staggs, Disney fights back

2014: Disney files patent applications for creative drone use in theme parks

2014: Keansburg continues to beat hurricanes and time

2014: Six Flags Great America sued by family of disabled boy for ride prohibition

2011: Relocated roller coasters provide thrills at a fraction of the cost of new rides

2011: Carowinds announces Windseeker

2010: Nutritional information of Butterbeer revealed from Wizarding World of Harry Potter

2010: Six Flags replaces general manager of Great Adventure

2009: Dubailand may have been too ambitious, much of it may never be built

2008: New England parks stay open later in the year

2008: Disney upgrading Fort Wilderness campground for first time in decades

2008: Merlin Entertainment chief wants Disney's crown

2008: ACN adds nearly 100 Hersheypark photos

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #121 posted

2006: Child shocked at Lorain County fair in Ohio

2006: Seven people hurt in drop tower accident at New York State Fair

2006: Santa's Village evicted, forced to sell rides

2006: New Orleans GM moves to Six Flags America

2006: County approves new ride for Bell's Amusement Park

2005: Six Flags puts itself up for sale

2005: Coasterimage.com adds Camp Snoopy

2004: Euro Disney considering Tower of Terror

2004: Monster arm breaks, sends four to hospital from Omaha FEC

2003: Alton Towers set to change poor image

2003: Six Flags system for reporting injuries stalls

2003: More than 40 photos from Six Flags New England added to ACN

2003: Steel Dragon 2000 loses wheels, causes injuries

2000: Fright Fest construction at Six Flags Darien Lake

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