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Arie Force One purchased by Six Flags, location TBD

The company bought the roller coaster shortly after Fun Spot closed in Georgia.

Magic Mountain attorneys cite pre-existing condition, low G-forces in X2 lawsuit

A trial is scheduled for next year.

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.

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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. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Lightning Rod, Dollywood

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On this day in...

2025: Six Flags extends Peanuts licensing to 2030

2024: New Jersey community concerned about Gillian's after announced closure

2019: Cincinnati's Coney Island removing rides, focusing on water park

2018: SeaWorld San Diego offers behind-the-scenes look at animal care

2015: PBS documentary on Walt Disney won't skirt darker side

2015: Universal Orlando suing county, hotel over use of retention pond

2015: Cedar Fair continues to see gains in net revenue, attendance and per capita spending

2014: Walt Disney World will implement just-announced Apple Pay in time for holidays

2014: Universal Orlando announces fifth hotel, Sapphire Falls

2012: Q&A: IAAPA's new chief Paul Noland

2012: Waldameer will add Music Express for 2013

2012: Pittsburgh's White Swan Park founder dies at age 95

2010: Carousel horses will be auctioned off in New York

2010: Paramount Pictures will license intellectual property for theme park in Spain

2010: State funded report says that reopened Kentucky Kingdom would reap economic benefits

2010: SeaWorld parks raise $1 million for conservation funds

2009: Merlin IPO suggests purchase of Busch Entertainment

2009: Kings Island honors one of its founders

2008: Disney says business is resilient despite economy

2008: Carowinds announces Carolina Cobra

2008: Chippewa Lake plans augmented by hospital system facility

2007: CoasterBuzz Podcast #87 posted

2007: Busch Gardens Europe bans two men for allegedly tampering with restraints

2007: Astroland closes, perhaps for the last time

2007: Six Flags says guest satisfaction higher than last year

2005: Thorpe Park adds Project Stealth construction pics to its site

2005: Wild Adventures offers free gas

2005: Conneaut Lake board wants to quit, judge wants financials first

2004: Eisner to step down from Disney post at end of contract

2004: Indoor waterpak slated for Gurnee, Six Flags Great America announcement coming next week

2003: Victim died of blood loss in Disneyland accident

2002: New coaster for Six Flags Great Adventure on public agenda

2002: The Gravity Group updates site with profiles

2002: Disney World prices up $2 for single-day admission to Orlando parks

2002: AmericaCoasters.com posts guide to Six Flags Magic Mountain

2001: AIR continues to grow at Alton Towers

2001: Colossos loop finished for the first of ten inversions

2001: The Force is with us again

2001: Video from Lone Star CoasterThon posted

2000: Oktoberfest coming to Darien Lake

2000: Coaster Gallery adds Morey's Piers pictures

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