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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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On this day in...

2023: Men with Nazi and DeSantis flags assemble outside of Walt Disney World

2023: Florida man arrested for jumping into Busch Gardens alligator pen for selfies

2019: Hagrid roller coaster at Universal Orlando previewed

2018: Walt Disney's boyhood hometown features museum

2018: Raptor "Blue" coming to Islands of Adventure Jurassic Park

2017: Orlando theme park and hotel deals offered for summer 2017

2014: Playland will continue to be operated by county for foreseeable future

2013: Busch Gardens Tampa announces Falcon's Fury drop tower

2013: Zamperla to build $10 million roller coaster at Coney Island

2013: Zoning officials prohibit nightly fireworks at Dorney Park

2013: OSHA fines SeaWorld Orlando $38,500 as "repeat offender"

2013: Marineland's oldest sea lion dies at 29

2012: Disney California Adventure to open $1 billion Cars Land next week

2012: Arnolds Park latest to upgrade to energy efficient LED lighting

2010: Breaking news: Sources tell CoasterBuzz that Jack Falfas has resigned as COO of Cedar Fair

2009: Schlitterbahn's new ride like a jungle adventure

2008: Wild West World sale doesn't close, judge seeks more potential buyers

2006: PA couple married on Boulder Dash at Lake Compounce

2006: Two kids suffer injuries on Six Flags Great America Tornado

2003: Bronfman gathers investors to regain control of Universal entertainment properties

2002: Six Flags needs good weather for good financial results

2001: Six Flags hosts GOP fundraiser

2001: Fumes send eight to hospital at Carowinds

2001: Six Flags Astroworld Guide now available online

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