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Fun Spot Atlanta to close permanently on August 2

The fate of its RMC roller coaster is unknown.

Enchanted Parks boss describes future for former Cedar Flags parks

This season is viewed as a transition year for the parks.

Disney said to be opening second gate in Shanghai

While not confirmed by the company, insiders insist that it's happening.

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.

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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: Emerald Park (formerly Tayto Park) announces €22 million expansion

2021: New Fantasy Island owner wants "vintage" feel

2016: Universal Studios Hollywood previews permanent Walking Dead attraction to media

2015: Spending in Disney parks rises as economy improves

2015: Hoffman's Playland moved, reopens as Huck Finn's Playland

2012: Wolf pup found in Idaho adopted by Busch Gardens Williamsburg

2012: Six Flags Magic Mountain's new Drop of Doom opening delayed

2012: Storybook Land endures, focused on young families

2012: Ferris wheel opens this weekend on Seattle waterfront

2011: Zoo Miami may be new home for Dania Beach Hurricane

2010: Century-old carousel is "heart and soul" of Casino Pier

2010: EarthQuest Adventures theme park coming to Houston area

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #146 posted

2009: Renovated Hall of Presidents previewed by passholders at Magic Kingdom

2009: Kings Dominion general manager profiled by Richmond newspaper

2009: Beech Bend's Sea Dragon came from Neverland, attracts Michael Jackson fans

2009: Opening date for new coaster at Universal Studios Florida is still unknown

2009: Companies like Cedar Fair deal with Twitter imposters

2008: Teen killed in Batman low zone at Six Flags Over Georgia

2006: Boy dies after riding Rock 'n' Rollercoaster at Disney-MGM

2006: Injury renews safety concerns at Lotte World

2006: Busch Gardens Europe antique cars in last year, new attraction uncertain

2006: Dan Snyder buys 500,000 shares after Six Flags stock tumbles

2006: Former Darien Lake owner would like to reclaim the park from Six Flags

2006: Disney names former P&G CEO as chairman

2006: Millionaire show at Disney-MGM will end run in August

2006: Cedar Fair attendance up slightly through second quarter

2006: Cedar Fair gets antitrust approval for Paramount Parks buy

2005: Arnolds Park gets half-million dollar gift

2005: Goldman Sachs will be Universal Japan's biggest investor

2005: Ratanga Junction to remain open

2004: Waldameer's spinner opens to test crowds.

2004: PKICentral.com adds 200 photos from Beastbuzz

2001: Fast Lane allows line jump at Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

2001: SFDLnet updated with more media and news

2001: X train photos and POV animation posted

2001: Stricker's Grove to open to public July 4

2000: Big Thunder Mountain at WDW is scheduled for a rehab

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