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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.

Jana Partners wants Six Flags to sell

The investment firm also wants new leadership on the board.

Sesame Workshop sues United Parks over royalties and use of IP

The non-profit says United Parks stopped paying royalties in September.

Travis Kelce assumes role of "brand ambassador" for Six Flags

The NFL star will appear in various forms of marketing.

Unofficial Blackpool Pleasure Beach history site launched

Park has been in the same family's ownership for 130 years

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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...

2019: Disney adds UCF to schools for paid education

2019: Six Flags Great Adventure has the world's tallest pendulum ride

2018: Six Flags will take over operation of five EPR-owned parks from Premier Parks

2017: Gravity Group pushes limits with Mine Blower at Fun Spot Kissimmee

2016: Sponsorship deals a significant source of revenue for some theme parks

2014: Three Disney parks kick off summer with 24-hour run

2013: Universal Studios Florida to retheme portion of park to The Simpsons

2012: Angry Birds themed section opens at Sarkanniemi Amusement Park in Finland

2011: Legoland Florida opening October 15

2011: Worlds of Fun carousel has a mysterious past

2011: Theme park planned for Jordan, with Star Trek attraction

2010: A new server for CoasterBuzz, plus membership updates

2007: Bell's getting financial help from fair board to move

2007: Seven roller coasters labeled dangerous in Japan

2006: T. Lewis Hooper, former president of Kings Entertainment, dies at 61

2006: Lego builders jockey for full-time position at Legoland California

2006: World reacts to Cedar Fair acquisition of Paramount Parks

2005: Brawl closes Six Flags Magic Mountain

2005: Construction pictures of Six Flags Hurricane Harbor posted to SFGAmWorld.com

2005: PKI's Italian Job Stunt Track nedia day pictures added to Negative-G

2005: Dubai International Capital bids for Legoland parks

2003: USA Today profiles 2003's greatest new attractions

2003: Six Flags Worlds of Adventure misses target date for water park opening

2003: Disney to use Lion King characters to promote safety

2003: Warner Bros. Movie World Germany park guide added to Coaster Grotto

2002: Elvis to wed enthusiasts on The Legend

2002: Knott's continues to prepare for Xcelerator's opening day

2001: Fiesta del Sol will feature coaster

2001: Survivor Colby to ride Cheetah for grand opening

2001: Four new articles added to history series on Ultimate Rollercoaster

2000: Kraken unleashed at passholder preview

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