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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.

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.

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

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On this day in...

2019: Virgin Holidays stops selling SeaWorld tickets, SeaWorld blasts them for caving to activist pressure

2017: Two coaster trains collide at Parque de Atracciones

2016: 8-year-old boy drowns at Knoebels pool

2015: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announces closure of Roar roller coaster

2015: Six Flags Over Georgia appeals $35 million verdict holding park responsible for assault outside of park

2015: Adventureland fans will miss log ride

2013: Disney theme park discounts and packages help save money

2013: NC investigators looking into shoot-out stunt accident

2012: Universal Studios Hollywood drops residential plans

2011: Join CoasterBuzz Club this week, $25 goes to Give Kids The World

2010: Hersheypark storm center keeps guests safe in stormy weather

2010: 88-Year-old grandmother loves Diamondback at Kings Island

2010: Slower economy good for water parks

2009: Disney World buses crash in rear-end accident, dozen sent to hospital

2009: Contestants build Apollo's Chariot out of pretzels

2008: Six Flags stock on roller coaster, forecast for first cash flow positive year in company history

2008: UPDATED: Worker struck by Casino Pier's Star Jet, dies in hospital

2006: Coaster fans ponder the future of Son of Beast at PKI

2006: Santa Clarita wants to annex Six Flags Magic Mountain

2006: Hard Rock theme park breaks ground

2003: Vivendi rejects MGM bid for entertainment business

2003: SeaWorld and Epcot rate highest in value survey

2003: Family sues Indiana beach over coaster

2002: Electrical fire closes EPCOT

2002: Fire scorches Wildwood pier for second time this year

2002: Dispute over ownership of Conneaut Lake Park heads to court

2002: Experts, riders skeptical of brain injuries induced by coasters

2002: Lightwater mouse reopens after last year's accident

2002: On ride pictures posted from Movieworld Madrid and Port Aventura

2001: Discovery Channel mystery: Where are the blueprints?

2001: Phantom's Revenge featured in SBN Magazine

2001: Photos from PTC factory tour online

2001: i2STAR and Six Flags Great Adventure announce 'Alcatraz, The Ride'

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