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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.

Busch Gardens Tampa closing Kumba, will replace with Kumba's Revenge

The B&M roller coaster debuted in 1993.

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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

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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On this day in...

2025: Six Flags Over Texas announces tallest, fastest dive roller coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run

2021: The Gravity Group offers precut track, more durable and faster to install

2019: Disney sets up leadership strategy for US parks

2017: Knott's Scary Farm has a haunt themed to an abandoned amusement attraction

2016: Orlando becomes scare capital of the world for Halloween

2016: Court finds Alton Towers at fault in Smiler accident, hears ride operated in high winds

2014: Kentucky Kingdom has solid comeback year, will open more rides next year

2014: Halloween Horror Nights kicks off at bicoastal Universal theme parks

2013: Valleyfair adding Disk'O with new classic midway

2013: Ohio Supreme Court agrees to hear Falfas v. Cedar Fair

2013: Chessington bans animal print clothing

2012: Maggie Valley ponders identity with Ghost Town

2008: Hard Rock Park official says lack of out-of-market advertising was devastating

2007: Land South Holdings buys Cypress Gardens, Herschend buys Wild Adventures

2005: CoasterBuzz Podcast launches with first episode

2005: Myrtle Beach development corp. won't pay for study

2005: Voyage construction photos added to Negative-G

2003: UK's Dreamland to close for good on Sunday

2003: Cypress Gardens purchased by non-profit group

2002: Disney World parks to make changes, restore perks for resort guests

2002: Disney theme park boss leaves for Gap

2002: PKI officially announces Delirium

2002: Wyandot fire ruled accidental

2001: Weight may have been a factor in Perilous Plunge death

2001: Vivendi Universal profits soar despite slow attendance

2001: Busch Tampa selling annual passes on installment plan

2001: Marine World park guide added to Coaster Grotto

2000: Village of Gurnee has Great America on the agenda

2000: Cedar Fair profits up 8%, Keller officially heading to Cedar Point

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