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Magic Mountain retiring X2

The Arrow 4D roller coaster first opened in 2008.

Jana Partners again calls for Six Flags sale

The firm owns 9% of the company,

United Parks titles-up two execs

The company named a new president and made the chief parks operator a single position.

Vekoma posts history video for its 100th anniversary

The video follows the company's evolution from its start manufacturing agricultural equipment.

Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Thrill Glider

The new Vekoma roller coaster will debut in 2027.

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.

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

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On this day in...

2023: Disney offering discounts for child tickets at US parks in first part of next year

2023: Busch Gardens Williamsburg "reimagining" Loch Ness Monster

2023: SeaWorld San Antonio installing 4.3MW solar plant in parking lot

2022: Report suggests Reedy Creek successor might be Reedy Creek sequel

2020: Universal will close Volcano Bay for winter

2017: Merlin reportedly considering purchase of SeaWorld Entertainment

2016: Orlando theme parks watching Hurricane Matthew

2015: Smaller attractions in China struggle even as theme park business booms in tourist hubs

2012: California inspectors concerned about Windseeker braking system and evacuation procedures

2012: Agassi and Graf work with Village Roadshow to bring water park back to Las Vegas

2011: Nashville Metro Council considers new theme park

2011: Mount Olympus and Timber Falls pictures added to Negative-G

2010: Good clowns protest evil clowns at Alton Towers

2010: Starliner to return to Panama City Beach

2010: SeaWorld Orlando loses another orca

2010: Cedar Fair reinstates distribution, announces long-term financial plans

2010: S&S has new majority owner, Stan Checketts discontinues relationship with the company

2009: Busch Entertainment likely to sell to Blackstone for $3 billion

2007: Florida group to protest Muslim day at Six Flags Over Texas

2005: Halloween a big success for theme parks

2004: Surviving SeaWorld founder reflects on life and the park

2004: Great American Family Parks secures initial funding

2004: PKICentral.com adds photos and video from PKI fall events

2001: Paramount's Great America park guide added to Coaster Grotto

2001: Great America's Deja Vu at opens to rave reviews

2000: Rolling Thunder computer model completed

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