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Arie Force One purchased by Six Flags, location TBD
The company bought the roller coaster shortly after Fun Spot closed in Georgia.
Magic Mountain attorneys cite pre-existing condition, low G-forces in X2 lawsuit
A trial is scheduled for next year.
Dolly Parton dies at 80
The entertaining legend founded Dollywood.
Six Flags moving corporate headquarters to Arlington, Texas
The company says it will "enhance operational efficiency."
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.
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Six Flags moving corporate headquarters to Arlington, Texas
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Fun Spot Atlanta to close permanently on August 2
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Six Flags loss widens despite same-park attendance growth
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Dolly Parton dies at 80
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- Velocicoaster, Islands of Adventure
- Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point
- Fury 325, Carowinds
- Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa
- ArieForce One, Fun Spot America Atlanta
- El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
- Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
- Millennium Force, Cedar Point
- Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
- Lightning Rod, Dollywood
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