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Arie Force One purchased by Six Flags, location TBD

The company bought the roller coaster shortly after Fun Spot closed in Georgia.

Magic Mountain attorneys cite pre-existing condition, low G-forces in X2 lawsuit

A trial is scheduled for next year.

Dolly Parton dies at 80

The entertaining legend founded Dollywood.

Six Flags moving corporate headquarters to Arlington, Texas

The company says it will "enhance operational efficiency."

Disney reveals details for new attractions and ships at D23 fan event

From new themed lands to attraction renovations, to a new class of cruise ships, Disney revealed dozens of coming attractions.

Silver Dollar City announces family roller coaster, Miner's Mountain Express

The new roller coaster opens in 2027.

Six Flags loss widens despite same-park attendance growth

The company sold seven parks and closed another.

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.

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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. ArieForce One, Fun Spot America Atlanta
  6. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  7. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  8. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Lightning Rod, Dollywood

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Rollback

On this day in...

2024: NYT feature chronicles the Iger vs. Chapek saga at Disney

2020: Man commissions backyard roller coaster, built by engineering student grandson

2020: Analysts predict another "lost" year for Disney before recovery

2019: Flying Ox opens in Pigeon Forge, a hybrid zip line and roller coaster

2015: Some past Disney attractions sucked, pressure is on for new Star Wars stuff

2015: Islands of Adventure's Incredible Hulk roller coasters closes for extended rehab

2015: Cedar Point announces record breaking dive roller coaster, Valravn

2015: Kings Island's carousel band organ a source of passion

2013: Windseeker move from Knott's to Worlds of Fun prompted in part by ladder dispute

2013: More than a dozen injured when Connecticut carnival swing ride loses power

2013: Carowinds announces two new slides for Boomerang Bay water park

2013: Man arrested on weapons and drug charges giggles about video taping children at Kings Island

2011: ZooAmerica bison euthanized at Herhseypark to prevent drowning in flood

2010: Disney will begin dismantling old landmarks around California Adventure

2010: Retired employee's funeral procession passes through Kennywood

2010: Six Flags Over Texas partially flooded by remnants of tropical storm

2010: Waldameer has good year, will add three rides for 2011

2010: Cedar Fair revenue up 4%, attendance up 5%

2009: US-Canada border traffic plummets with new passport policy

2009: Southern Star and Nick insist New Orleans plan is viable

2008: Cedar Fair attendance and revenue up through Labor Day

2005: Eisner says "turbulence" during his time as CEO was part of doing things better

2004: Disneyland manager may be appointed to lead CalOSHA

2004: Victims may sue Conklin Shows for CNE accident

2003: New Jersey has fewer safety violations than last year

2003: Disneyland accident handled much differently compared to previous incidents

2002: Nine hurt in Virginia fair ride collapse

2002: Virtual Midway interviews Nancy "Safari Jane" Tetzlaff, adds construction photos

2002: Loopscrew.com updates with Cedar Point and Six Flags Great America photos

2001: Robin side of Chiller opens to the public with lap bars

2001: Locals derail Stratosphere's coaster plans

2001: Worlds of Adventure proposes new animal attractions

2001: Videos of California Screemin' and Stealth in action

2001: New images of Hersheypark and Dutch Wonderland released

2000: Inside look at Kennywood's Exterminator

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