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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.

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.

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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. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  10. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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On this day in...

2024: Ferris wheel fire leads to at least 23 injuries at German music festival

2022: Seattle feature: The life and death of Playland

2020: Couple faces arrest for alleged assault against teen worker at Sesame Place

2020: Opinion: Visit to Walt Disney World safer than visiting the grocery store

2020: IAAPA says theme park business has lost $18 billion to Covid

2016: Cedar Fair to close Wildwater Kingdom at Geauga Lake permanently

2016: Worlds of Fun adding two rides, WinterFest in 2017

2016: Valleyfair announces 230-foot North Star

2015: Knott's Berry Farm planning "restoration" of Ghost Rider roller coaster

2015: Kings Island adding new slide complex to Soak City, new parking lot tolls

2015: Casino Pier granted permission to rebuild, property swap deal pending

2014: Rowling adds song from Harry Potter theme park attraction to story

2013: Six Flags Great America seeks permission to build wood roller coaster

2011: Florida teachers can score free annual passes to Legoland Florida

2011: Cedar Point announces animatronic dinosaur attraction, new Soak City slides

2010: Cedar Point's Ocean Motion: Yours for $179,000

2010: Man asked to leave La Ronde for pot-inspired Bob Marley shirt

2010: Disney employee says she was prohibited wearing head scarf to work

2010: Police investigate $4,000 in counterfeit bills passed at Knoebels

2010: Funtime threatens to sue Cedar Point if it builds Mondial's version of its StarFlyer

2009: Dollywood announces Slick Rock Racer for 2010

2009: Former Six Flags execs to court: We'll run the company for a few years

2009: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit now open at Universal Studios Florida

2005: Six Flags stock up on news of Snyder's power play

2005: Kennywood continues expansion into food business

2004: Thirteen-year-old attacks Road Runner at Six Flags Over Georgia

2003: Final bidders lined up for Vivendi sale

2003: IOA ends search for prosthetic leg

2003: Lone Star Thrills adds video

2002: Kongfrontation to close at Universal Studios Florida

2002: ESPN writers look for football history on Cedar Point's beach

2001: Superman reopens at Six Flags New England, investigation results announced

2001: Construction at Castle Park continues to progress

2001: Track arrives for AIR at Alton Towers

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