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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.

Cedar Point retires Monster after 56 years

The ride reached the end of its serviceable life.

DOJ sues United Parks over ban on wheeled walkers

The government suggests that the move violates the ADA.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces boardwalk-themed section

The area will include five rides.

Jana Partners wants Six Flags to sell

The investment firm also wants new leadership on the board.

Sesame Workshop sues United Parks over royalties and use of IP

The non-profit says United Parks stopped paying royalties in September.

Travis Kelce assumes role of "brand ambassador" for Six Flags

The NFL star will appear in various forms of marketing.

Unofficial Blackpool Pleasure Beach history site launched

Park has been in the same family's ownership for 130 years

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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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Rollback

On this day in...

2023: Knott's Berry Farm started with fried chicken

2018: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge theme park lands have opening seasons

2018: Rumor roundup: Star Trek for Universal Studios theme parks

2016: Chinese billionaire says Disney destined for failure at the hands of Wanda

2016: Universal Orlando talking with Orange County planning officials

2011: Central Florida has a new park, and range of new shows and attractions this year

2011: Wild Rivers water park in Irvine, CA will be replaced with 1,700 apartments

2010: Waldameer's Whacky Shack celebrates 40 years

2010: New Ghost Ship sails into Morey's Piers

2010: CoasterBuzz Podcast #179 posted

2007: Cedar Point's Maverick will open this Saturday

2006: Cedar Fair debt load will reach $2 billion, distribution ride expected in 2008

2006: Voters approve movie studio and theme park in Connecticut

2005: Park City, KS theme park wins financing

2005: Coasterimage.com adds Hydra The Revenge video, photos

2005: Pandemonium video and park update added to SFNE Central

2004: Child dies on ride at Playland

2004: USDA won't guarantee 600k loan for Conneaut

2004: Grad night at Six Flags Darien Lake leads to 74 alcohol arrests

2004: PKICentral.com adds 167 new photos of Boomerang Bay

2004: Alton Towers institutes weight ban on certain rides

2004: Charges considered over Hydro death

2002: Six Flags taps music artists for TV spots

2002: Six Flags Worlds of Adventure to get approval for hyper

2001: CoasterGallery.com adds Wildfire to huge number of photos

2001: Phantom's Revenge POV video posted by TV station

2001: Theme Park Critic adds California Adventure pics

2001: Coaster Grotto releases new trainer for UK version of RCT

2001: X-Flight unveiled to media

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