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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.

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.

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

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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Rollback

On this day in...

2023: Six Flags Great Adventure announces new "super boomerang" roller coaster

2022: Merlin intends to build Legoland park in Belgium by 2027

2021: Walt Disney World announces new annual pass program

2018: Carowinds announces Copperhead Strike, a roller coaster with two launches

2018: Six Flags America announces Firebird roller coaster

2018: Six Flags Great America announces launching Maxx Coaster

2018: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announces Batman: The Ride, 4D roller coaster

2018: Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces Joker Wild Card pendulum ride

2018: Six Flags St. Louis announces Supergirl flat ride

2018: Six Flags Magic Mountain announces West Coast Racers, racing launched roller coasters

2018: Six Flags Over Georgia announces Pandemonium pendulum ride

2018: Six Flags Great Adventure announces Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth pendulum ride

2018: Darien Lake announces Star Screamer tower ride, will rebrand as Six Flags park

2018: SeaWorld San Antonio introducing Bier Fest with over 100 different brews

2017: Universal Orlando outlines holiday season festivities

2017: Disney commits $1 million to Red Cross for Hurricane Harvey relief

2016: Family sues Disneyland over bedbugs, but no complaints filed with health agency

2013: Canada's Wonderland announces Wonder Mountain’s Guardian

2012: Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Full Throttle roller coaster

2012: Six Flags CEO appears in video round up of new attractions for 2013

2012: Cedar Point's Disaster Transport gone, making room for GateKeeper

2012: Silverwood owner Gary Norton writes, publishes a book about his life

2012: Six Flags Great Adventure announces Safari Off Road Adventure

2012: Six Flags Fiesta Texas Announces Record-Breaking Iron Rattler for 2013

2012: Epcot rolls out free wi-fi, other Walt Disney World parks to follow

2011: Disney's Aulani resort opens in Hawaii, time-share sales halted on insufficient fees

2010: County seeks RFP's for alternate use of Rye Playland

2010: Small ape triggers tiger escape at Miami's Jungle Island

2010: Former Santa's Village site will be a petting zoo

2010: CoasterBuzz Podcast #189 posted

2006: Blackpool closing log flume

2004: Silver Bullet construction proceeds through cobra roll

2004: Fun at Miracle Strip ends next Sunday as park closes forever

2004: Disney worker faulted for third train crash on Thunder Mountain

2004: Teen injured in ride accident at Kentucky State Fair

2004: Busch Gardens Williamsburg video added to SFNE Central

2004: Child rescued after getting caught under NJ ride

2002: Starcoasters.com posts Superman: Ultimate Flight video

2001: Investment firm wants Disney to put accident disclosure to a vote

2001: New Dorney Park images released

2001: Cedar Fair appoints former owner's daughter to GM post at Michigan's Adventure

2000: Dorney Park reveals official details on Talon

2000: Sawyer Loopy for Gamecenter

2000: Website features 38 screenshots of Loopy Landscapes

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