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Fair ride collapses in India, killing one person

The accident bring scrutiny to maintenance and inspections standards in India.

Gay Day cancelled in Orlando for 2026

Organizers cite sponsorship and hotel difficulties.

Playland coaster renovation sparks opinions

The operator is renovating the Dragon, removing its decorations.

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.

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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

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On this day in...

2025: Kennywood announces Kennywood Junction for 2025

2024: Fire tears through Liseberg water park

2020: Disney files patent for "haptic floor system" intended to shake up guests

2020: Dogpatch will be sold at auction on March 3

2019: Cedar Fair net revenue up 2%, attendance up 1% in 2018

2019: Trains for Kings Island Beast, Cedar Point Corkscrew, getting original paint treatment

2017: Disney raises theme park prices more modestly than last year

2017: Court tosses award in Six Flags Over Georgia beating, state supreme court to hear case

2015: Coasting For Kids 2015 registration is open!

2015: Walt Disney World auto race track will close in June

2014: Cheetah Hunt stalls on hill at Busch Gardens Tampa prompting fire department evacuation

2013: Quebec finds La Ronde partially responsible for death of worker in low zone

2013: Lo-Q CEO sees bright future with smart phones

2013: Comcast buys GE's 49% stake in NBCUniversal

2013: Miracle Strip wants to bring back the Starliner

2013: Ed Hart encouraged by state of Kentucky Kingdom after a week of evaluation

2012: Six Flags Great Adventure announces huge King Cobra water slide

2012: Ghost Town in the Sky sold at auction

2010: Cashless system coming to Waldameer

2009: British teenager sues Disney after disabling heart attack on Tower of Terror

2007: CoasterBuzz Podcast #64 posted

2007: Disneyland clashes with Anaheim over housing project

2006: NYC water park to open in 2007, not everyone is pleased

2006: Tatsu construction continues at Six Flags Magic Mountain

2004: Legoland California to build world's largest Lego structure

2004: La Ronde announces new water ride, park improvements

2004: Six Flags Over Georgia announces family rides, coaster

2004: Humor: Comcast bids for NASA, Kazakhstan

2004: Time Warner and others may be looking for Disney action as well

2003: UPDATE: Insurance company won't pay for VertiGo failure

2003: La Ronde adding seven new rides for 2003

2003: Six Flags Great Adventure coaster footage video posted to Theme Park Review

2002: Construction photos from Carowinds and Kings Island posted on XPP

2001: Dania Beach offers the roller coaster of love for Valentine's Day

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