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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.

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

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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. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  8. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  9. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  10. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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Rollback

On this day in...

2024: Six Flags reports pre-merger results of legacy companies

2024: Canada’s Wonderland announces Alpenfury

2023: Great Escape retiring Alpine Bobsled roller coaster

2023: SeaWorld Entertainment having record year for revenue, net income down

2023: Mattel theme park opening in 2024 near Phoenix

2018: SeaWorld Entertainment cuts 125 more jobs despite improved results

2017: Hersheypark announces new water coaster, racing slides

2017: SeaWorld Entertainment has disappointing second quarter

2016: Six Flags adds gaming component to roller coaster VR

2016: Boy dies on Verruckt slide at Schlitterbahn in Kansas City

2013: Holiday World ownership case heard by appeals court

2013: Lost class ring found at Kentucky Kingdom, returned to owner after 16 years

2013: Cedar Fair has record results in first half of 2013

2012: Disney theme park division sees 21% boost to quarterly operating profit

2012: Universal Orlando testing Q-bot in Islands of Adventure

2008: Busch Gardens Europe announces Sesame Street Area

2007: What does continuous rollercoaster riding do to the body?

2007: Dania teacup-ride injury triggers debate

2006: Enchanted Forest celebrates its 35th anniversary

2006: Chinese news agency says Shanghai Disneyland is go

2006: Elitch Gardens future uncertain, but locals hope to keep amusement park

2005: El Paso mayor in Cleveland shopping for roller coasters

2005: Inventor of Skycoaster to debut Unicoaster concept

2003: Mechanics wrestle with Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point

2003: Cedar Point to purchase Harbour Marina in Sandusky

2003: Myrtle Beach property rezoned for amusement park, may carry Hard Rock name

2003: Environmentalists want to stop construction of SeaWorld San Diego's Journey to Atlantis

2003: Eastcoaster.com adds Hersheypark photos and Knoebels video

2002: Texas State Fair PAX shuttle cancelled

2002: Whizzer to be saved, Shockwave takes the fall

2002: Universal Studios Japan execs get pay cut with scandals

2002: Enchanted Village's Lumber Jack Falls opens

2001: Season pass holder files class action suit against Worlds of Adventure for FastLane program

2001: 24-Hour coaster record challenged to raise money for charity

2001: State officials say they can't enter park to investigate Superman accident

2001: Witnesses describe collision on Superman

2000: Busch Gardens Williamsburg announces plans for 2001

2000: New Six Flags Ohio pictures available

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