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Dolly Parton dies at 80

The entertaining legend founded Dollywood.

Six Flags moving corporate headquarters to Arlington, Texas

The company says it will "enhance operational efficiency."

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.

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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...

2025: Disney provides more details for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Zootopia, and Muppets coaster

2024: Busch Gardens Tampa retiring Scorpion roller coaster

2022: Injuries reported on El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure

2021: Park Beyond theme park sim announced for 2022 release

2021: Emperor dive coaster at SeaWorld San Diego now set for March 2022 opening

2020: SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica returning to daily schedule

2019: Disney makes a ton of announcements about theme parks, including emerging details about Epcot reboot and Avengers in California

2018: Walt Disney World agrees to $15 minimum wage by 2021

2016: Disney filling in pool in abandoned River Country at Walt Disney World

2015: Tree falls on boat at Efteling, injuring three

2015: Neighbors pressuring Michigan's Adventure to connect to local sewer system

2014: "Kings Dominion Law" keeps Virginia kids out of school until after Labor Day

2013: Bell's attempting to crowdsource the resurrection of Zingo

2013: PA accused of being lax in ride inspection reporting

2010: Cedar Fair not worried about patent claims from Funtime

2010: Family of boy who saw Brancheau drowning at SeaWorld Orlando sues park

2010: Polk County businesses prepare for arrival of Legoland Florida

2010: Board resigns, sale of Freestyle looks grim

2010: Green Bay breaks ground for Zippin Pippin

2009: Carowinds announces Intimidator for 2010

2009: Food Network's Dinner Impossible recorded at Six Flags Great America

2008: Holiday World announces Pilgrims Plunge, the world's tallest water ride

2006: S&S Power ownership shifts from investors to founders

2004: Orlando tourist visits up 5% this year

2003: Six Flags to lose money for fifth straight year in 2003

2003: Liberty Media drops out of Vivendi auction, two players left

2003: The life of a pre-dawn mechanic on Alpengeist

2002: Cedar Point, Holiday World again dominate Golden Ticket Awards

2002: PA parks offer variety of roller coaster experiences

2002: Wild Adventures makes offer for VisionLand

2002: Phantom Theater photos available at PKI Connection

2000: Paramount's Carowinds releases 3 new attractions for 01'

2000: 40 Valleyfair! pictures added to Joel's Roller Coaster Gallery

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