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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: Waldameer owner Paul Nelson dies at 89

2019: Conneaut Lake Park as a nostalgia act

2017: Teens rescued from high stop on Six Flags Over Texas' Joker roller coaster

2017: Kansas one of few states without amusement ride injury reporting requirements

2017: Universal Orlando outlines TapuTapu wearable benefits at Volcano Bay

2015: Disney, SeaWorld experiment with preordering food via mobile apps

2014: La Ronde at odds with Quebec over biometric scanner

2012: New attraction 2012 round-ups

2010: Sky Rocket topped off at Kennywood

2009: Alton Towers bans high heeled shoes for children

2009: Goldman Sachs and others buy up Universal Studios Japan

2009: Conneaut Lake Park opens after two-year absence

2009: Epcot's Innoventions a big score for sponsored exhibits

2009: Terminator Salvation: The Ride, reviewed

2008: Adrenaline Family Entertainment buys Alabama Adventure from Southland Entertainment

2007: Conneaut Lake Park will not open this year

2007: Lagoon opens with Wicked

2007: Muskegon and Michigan's Adventure use Tim Allen to lure Detroiters

2007: Indiana Beach goes smoke-free

2006: Cedar Fair/Paramount Parks conference call notes posted to PointBuzz

2006: Cedar Fair to acquire Paramount Parks

2006: Lesourdsville Lake closed for good

2006: CoasterBuzz Podcast #33 posted

2006: Wild Thing accident causes partial derailment, 18 people hurt

2003: Cablevision wants action on Vivendi Universal Entertainment

2003: Scream pollution sparks debate in downtown Tokyo

2003: Shrek 4-D one up on Disney attractions, review says

2003: Holiday World's new Zinga funnels guests

2002: Time is running out to register for CoasterBuzzCon!

2002: Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 screen shots posted by Infogrames

2001: Pittsburgh paper profiles construction and opening of Phantom's Revenge

2001: Ireland opens at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

2001: SoCal Wipeouts closed following accident at Marine World

2001: Myrtle Beach theme park plans scrapped

2001: Seniors tie knot on Great Escape coaster

2001: SFMW Online adds new photos of Marine World construction

2000: Millennium Force and safety featured in <i>Baltimore Sun</i>

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