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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

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.

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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

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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On this day in...

2021: Video shows teen hit by seagull on Slingshot at Morey's Piers

2019: Ohio increases ride inspection fees to better fund department

2019: Chicago tourist allegedly punches Tower of Terror ride op for invalid FastPass

2015: Comcast says Universal theme park quarterly revenue up 25.7% over last year

2015: Ireland's Tayto park an ode to potato chips

2014: Grand Texas will open water park next Memorial Day, amusement park the year after that

2013: One-size amusement ride seats may be a problem for guests of various sizes

2013: Court sides with Disney on Segway ban

2010: Teen arrested for allegedly vandalizing Haunted Castle at Santa Cruz

2010: Boomerang roller coaster injures three at Trimper's

2010: Children's Fairyland nears 60-year mark

2010: Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom dispute settled

2010: Health Code violations found at Sandcastle water park

2009: Cedar Fair maintains quarterly distribution at a quarter

2009: Shweeb is human powered monorail

2009: Judge says Etheredge trial will proceed after testimony

2009: Cedar Fair sells land next to Canada's Wonderland, will use proceeds to retire debt

2008: Kings Island fan sites cover construction and track production for 2009 ride

2007: Cedar Fair maintains quarterly distribution

2007: Family awarded $1.2 million for death in storm at Kennywood

2005: Amputee sues Busch Tampa for being denied ride last summer

2005: Kingda Ka testing after long closure, will need state approval to open

2004: Universal Studios China project officially dead

2004: Man sues Cedar Point for alleged back injuries on Antique Cars

2004: Paramount Parks attendance up 16%, per cap down 4%

2004: PKI honors guest of a thousand visits

2004: Magic Springs management shuffled

2003: Eastcoaster.com adds video and pictures

2003: MIG adds 50 photos of Holiday World

2003: SFFTNET adds 205 pictures from various parks

2002: Lake Compounce revived from tough times

2002: Disney allegedly eyes Coney Island properties

2002: Disney stops releasing ceremonial pigeons as they become hawk food

2001: X is nearing completion

2001: Ricochet bounces to Carowinds

2001: Brake failure injures eight at Branson USA

2001: New Jersey toughens amusement ride regulations

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