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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.

Jana Partners wants Six Flags to sell

The investment firm also wants new leadership on the board.

Sesame Workshop sues United Parks over royalties and use of IP

The non-profit says United Parks stopped paying royalties in September.

Travis Kelce assumes role of "brand ambassador" for Six Flags

The NFL star will appear in various forms of marketing.

Unofficial Blackpool Pleasure Beach history site launched

Park has been in the same family's ownership for 130 years

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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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Rollback

On this day in...

2020: Regional parks start to set opening dates during the pandemic

2020: Walt Disney World president promoted to chair of parks, experiences and consumer products

2020: Maurer Rides sets up roller coaster for Dream Cruises

2017: Universal Studios Hollywood adds nighttime Harry Potter show

2016: Carowinds set to open the 27-acre Carolina Harbor water park

2015: "Disneybounding" is cosplay light for Disney nerds visiting the theme parks

2014: Kentucky Kingdom preparing for an ambitious reopening

2014: Goliath topped off at Six Flags Great America

2014: Disneyland Resort single-day price goes to $96, no new SoCal passes offered

2014: Giant Dipper roller coaster turns 90 at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

2011: Cedar Fair's Dick Kinzel sends open letter to unit holders

2011: Despicable Me will replace Jimmy Neutron at Universal Studios Florida

2011: LeSourdsville Lake/Americana subject of new book

2011: Knoebels rides still need work, no date set for opening

2011: Dubailand trying to land deals for Universal and Legoland parks

2010: Islands of Adventure holds preview of Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but not Forbidden Journey

2009: Texas State Fair wants year-round midway to compete with Six Flags

2009: Universal Studios Hollywood intends to bring back King Kong

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #113 posted

2008: Thunderhawk debuts at Michigan's Adventure

2006: Cedar Fair considers purchasing Paramount's Kings Island

2006: Gurnee wants to tax Six Flags Great America parking

2004: State ride inspections could cost California parks big

2004: KKK plans protest at Dollywood on unofficial gay day

2004: Miracle Strip rides listed for sale

2003: Tweety allegedly loses it at Six Flags America

2003: Steel Venom opens to rave reviews from first ride auction winners

2003: Eastcoaster.com adds Talon video

2003: Finishing touches added to La Revolucion at Knott's

2003: Video section opens at SFNE Central

2001: Tornado is up and running

2001: Finland's liquid coaster is a splash hit

2001: New 2001 coasters recreated in RCT

2001: Phantom's Revenge set to open this weekend

2000: Magic Springs construction pictures

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