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Josh D'Amaro named next Disney CEO

Currently leading the experiences division, D'Amaro will succeed Bob Iger.

Disney reports record results in experiences division

The company posted $10 billion in revenue for the first time in its experiences division.

IAAPA pushing federal restrictions for "unauthorized" drone use

The association is advocating for no-fly zones and better coordination with law enforcement.

Dreamland's Scenic Railway closes for good after more than a century

The ride had been previously damaged by fire.

New Legoland California roller coaster will be most "intense" yet

The ride is part of a space-themed expansion.

Universal Orlando announces Fast & Furious ride for 2027

The ride replaces Rip Ride Rockit.

Six Flags announces offering of $1 billion of senior notes

The notes are due in 2032.

Six Flags will not exercise buy-out option of Six Flags Over Texas

The park is partially owned by a partnership.

Six Flags Magic Mountain converting kids area into Looney Tunes Land

The makeover will introduce two new play areas, retheme five rides and remove two roller coasters and two kids rides.

Lakemont Park sued by county for roller coaster neglect

The suit says the park hasn't maintained Leap The Dips, per its lease agreement.

Cedar Point nearly beats 31-year attendance record, despite overall Six Flags attendance

The 1994 record was 3.617 million guests.

Wild Waves announces final season

The park will open in 2026 for it's last year of operation.

Federal lawsuit challenges Disney's disability policies as too restrictive

The policies were previously revised to battle abuse.

Aerosmith removed from roller coaster preshow at Disney's Hollywood Studios

A Muppets theme will replace the aging rock band.

Six Flags appoints John Reilly as CEO

The executive has previous experience at Palace Entertainment and the former SeaWorld Entertainment.

Kings Island's Flight of Fear was almost a Star Trek themed roller coaster

The designer eventually pivoted to the Outer Limits.

Disney posts 9% increase in experiences operating income for fiscal year

Launch of the Disney Treasure and cruise line affected results.

Disney planning dynamic pricing for domestic parks

A test has been running at the Paris park for the last year.

Herschend to acquire Silverwood

Herschend adds largest amusement & water park in Northwest to its portfolio.

Six Flags reports loss despite higher attendance

EBITDA and per capita spending also down.

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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. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  7. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  8. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Voyage, The, Holiday World

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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Rollback

On this day in...

2023: Walt Disney World unions reject contract offer

2023: Adventureland will permanently close Raging River rider after 2021 death

2023: Six Flags Great Adventure sued for pat downs and revoked membership by women wearing hijabs

2019: Disney beats estimates, parks and resorts profit up 10% over last year

2019: SeaWorld Entertainment names former Carnival Cruise Line exec Gustavo Antorcha as CEO

2019: Herschend to tour Halo themed pop-up park

2018: Universal Orlando buys 101 more acres

2018: 90,000-piece Lego model simulates El Toro from Six Flags Great Adventure

2015: Disney parks top spot up for grabs in executive shuffle

2015: History of DreamVision boss leaves people skeptical on plans for new parks

2014: "Putin World" not finished in time for Sochi Olympics

2014: Disney theme park profit up 16% in fiscal 1Q14

2013: Antarctica starting to look cold at SeaWorld Orlando

2013: Disney beats estimates with higher theme park attendance, lower profit

2013: Cliff's founder Cliff Hammond dies at age 97

2012: Herschend works behind the scenes as operator of Dollywood

2012: Discovery Kingdom employee found guilty of park robbery

2012: Universal Studios Hollywood posts Super Bowl ad for Transformers ride

2011: Green Lantern trains arrive at Magic Mountain

2009: Six Flags Great Adventure celebrates 35 years with refurbishment of Big Wheel

2009: Michigan pulls Grayling park deal off the table

2009: Owners can't find operator for Wild West World

2009: Locals lose battle against Sydney's Luna Park

2009: InBev asking for Busch park vendors to accept net 120 payment terms

2008: Thomas Town plans unveiled for Six Flags Magic Mountain

2008: Disney profit down, but beats estimates and sees 11% boost in theme park revenue for quarter

2008: Roller Coaster Tycoon developer settles with Atari

2008: Cedar Fair increases quarterly distribution

2007: Conneaut Lake land sale may be thwarted by zoning requirement

2007: Universal Orlando pitches value in new ad campaign

2007: Gulf Arab investors in talks to build Disney park in Bahrain

2007: CoasterBuzz Podcast #63 posted

2007: Kings Island announces Firehawk, the former X-Flight from Geauga Lake

2006: CoasterBuzz Podcast #20 posted

2004: Antique carousel lands at small PA park

2004: Nebraska business man interested in buying LeSourdsville Lake

2004: Cedar Fair announces overall 2003 results

2002: Chaos crash was caused by loose bolts

2002: Six Flags New England announces Batman - The Dark Knight

2002: POV of Superman: The Escape posted on AmericaCoasters.com

2000: New SFO Construction Pictures

2000: Aerial MF photos on regional ACE site

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