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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.

Six Flags shuffles some of exec team, including CFO

Long time Cedar Fair CFO Brian Witherow will step down.

Disney experiences division up 7% for quarter despite 1% drop in domestic attendance

Global attendance was up 2%.

Cedar Point gate tops $100

Those planning ahead can get discounts online.

Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open in 2026

The park's future is uncertain.

Six Flags brings back presidents to 10 parks

The decision reverses a regional strategy.

Six Flags reinstates park presidents

The company previously moved to a regional management model.

Cedar Point retires Monster after 56 years

The ride reached the end of its serviceable life.

DOJ sues United Parks over ban on wheeled walkers

The government suggests that the move violates the ADA.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces boardwalk-themed section

The area will include five rides.

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

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Rollback

On this day in...

2020: Unannounced Jurassic Park roller coaster taking shape at Universal's Islands of Adventure

2017: Universal Studios Hollywood will go all out for a Harry Potter Christmas

2016: Margaritaville Resort opening near Walt Disney World in 2017

2015: Adventure City opens Rewind Racers roller coaster

2015: Merlin closes four rides across its properties after Smiler accident

2015: Local investors buy Elitch Gardens from Premier Parks, retain its management services

2014: Cedar Point closes for weekend after water main break

2013: Kentucky Kingdom state requires total refurbishment to open next spring

2013: Dreamland Trust raises money to restore the Scenic Railway

2013: Indiana Beach relies on "old school" charm

2012: State senator opposes beer sales at Kennywood

2012: Superman Ultimate Flight opening soon at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

2011: Disney says Primeval Whirl remains closed as OSHA investigation continues

2010: Walter Bolliger Coastermania keynote posted on PointBuzz

2010: London mayor says Harry Potter theme park belongs in London

2010: Cedar Fair execs grilled by unitholders at annual meeting

2010: Cedar Fair appoints two new outside board members

2009: Kaitlyn Lasitter's story chronicled in hospital's magazine

2009: Beech Bend owes longevity to almighty dime

2006: Chicago's Kiddieland in jeopardy over family feud

2006: Holiwood Nights photos added to Negative-G

2005: Cypress Gardens names new general manager

2005: Theme park anchors new Niagara development

2005: Geauga Lake, Kennywood battle for visitors

2004: Cedar Fair negotiating with Aurora over Geauga Lake taxes

2001: "Millionaire" comes to Disney's California Adventure

2001: Slingshot bumped from Vegas strip

2001: Behind the scenes look at Cedar Point to appear on Discovery Channel

2000: New pics of an operating SOB, MF, and TimbersFest online

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