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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.
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.
Forum Topics
Six Flags-Cedar Fair Merger
Disney beats expectations, attendance up at theme parks
Six Flags Great Adventure announces 382-foot tall Bakunawa spinning roller coaster
Barrels O' Fun aka the former Rajin' Cajun
United Parks revenue, income and attendance down in second quarter
Cedar Point 8/3
Ten Nights in the Southern-But-Definitely-Eastern Caribbean on the Disney Fantasy
Marineland beluga whales make their way to SeaWorld San Antonio
Busch Gardens Tampa closing Kumba, will replace with Kumba's Revenge
Last vestiges of Son of Beast to be torn down
Becoming the flagship park: Enchanted Parks' Mid America
Busch Gardens Tampa president talks about $200 million in improvements
2027 Dining Plans
Six flags Great adventure unveils Bakunawa coaster
Universal Studios Hollywood targets 2026 for new Fast & Furious roller coaster
Deep in the Heart of Texas Trip 7/21-7/26 2026 (Schlitterbahn, SFFT, Sea World SA)
Midwest Coaster Trip (SFGAm., CP, KW) - 5/29/2026 - 6/1/2026
Six Flags Great America closed due to poor air quality
State issues shutdown order for Carowinds' Fury 325 due to foundation issue
Dick Knoebel dies at 87
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Top 100 Coasters
- Velocicoaster, Islands of Adventure
- Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point
- Fury 325, Carowinds
- Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa
- ArieForce One, Fun Spot America Atlanta
- El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
- Millennium Force, Cedar Point
- Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
- Lightning Rod, Dollywood
- Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
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