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Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces longest family launch coaster, Werewolf Gorge

The ride will feature 4,120 feet of track.

SeaWorld San Diego replaces fireworks with drone show in settlement

The lawsuit alleged that SeaWorld was polluting Mission Bay.

Eight college students rescued from vertical lift in Galveston

Firefighters used ladder truck too pull riders off one at a time

Six Flags appoints Ash Walia to CFO post

He previously was CFO for Hot Topic and 99 Cents Only Stores.

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.

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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...

2021: Cedar Fair legal chief leaving after pay cut

2020: As SeaWorld Entertainment prepares to reopen, fans step up criticism of board chair

2019: Wildfires shut down Six Flags Magic Mountain

2016: Adventureland opens The Monster

2015: Six Flags White Water denied alcohol sales because council members want you to think of the children

2015: Alton Towers injuries include amputation, park admits liability to victims

2014: Water main break not expected to impact Cedar Point financials

2014: Teen born without hands and feet challenging Six Flags Great Adventure safety restrictions

2014: Construction walls removed at Universal Studios Florida, public sees Harry Potter London scene up close

2014: Officials skeptical that Sustainable Playland has an adequate plan for the park

2013: Universal Studios Hollywood offers VIP ticket for tiered theme park access

2011: Cedar Fair rejects request for third special meeting by Q Investments

2011: Former owner of Wild Waves gets second change to manage the park

2011: Cedar Fair CFO Peter Crage resigns

2010: Disney's World of Color show critical part of California Adventure's rebirth

2010: Crystal Beach items auctioned off

2009: Pilot crash lands helicopter in Dreamworld parking lot

2008: PARC Management, LLC to purchase Magic Springs & Crystal Falls

2008: Cedar Fair reports early season trends

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #114 posted

2004: Cedar Point, Kinzel to appear in movie being shot in Sandusky

2004: Silver Bullet goes vertical, Riptide begins testing at Knott's

2004: Acrobat saves teen from falling off Ferris wheel

2004: MiG posts photos from Kids' Fest at Silver Dollar City

2002: Virtual Midway adds CoasterMania highlights

2002: Girl critical after falling from SFMW ride

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