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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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On this day in...

2025: SeaWorld finally wires its rent to San Diego

2025: Legoland California lets go of live entertainment workers

2022: New road signs replacing old purple signs around Walt Disney World

2019: Lawsuit says Halloween scares at Dorney Park cause of girl's injuries

2016: Schlitterbahn announces Massiv, the world's tallest water coaster

2016: Dollywood previews Lightning Rod roller coaster

2016: Comcast makes Orlando land purchase declaration in earnings report

2015: Iger says Star Wars theme park plans to be announced late in 2015

2015: Disney Parks & Resorts profit up 20%

2015: Ark Park to sue Kentucky for discrimination over tax incentives

2014: Six Flags New England begins building their 400-foot Skyscreamer

2011: Q Funding calls for another special meeting to vote on rules for Cedar Fair board nominations

2011: Dan Snyder sues newspaper for libel over story around Six Flags board

2010: Kings Island sponsoring a tax vote "tailgate party"

2010: Etheredge testimony: No Wild West World, lots of Jesus

2010: Six Flags St. Louis sues hotel for trademark infringement, ranked as second dirtiest

2010: Chinese critics skeptical of Shanghai Disney project

2009: Busch Entertainment shelves plans for Dubai parks

2009: Camelot goes into receivership, looking for buyer

2009: Disney theme park attendance down 5%, company beat up on weak DVD sales

2009: Universal Studios Hollywood to reopen backlot by summer

2005: Hydro at Oakwood will reopen this year

2003: BREAKING NEWS: Paramount Parks to manage Bonfante Gardens

2003: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to add two new rides for 2003

2003: Park in Northern Iraq once contained mass graves

2002: Cedar Fair 2001 results down without new properties

2001: Great America blames girl in Cajun Cliffhanger accident

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