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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

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Rollback

On this day in...

2024: Disney announces a ton of attractions and cruise ships at D23 fan expo

2024: Gillians Wonderland Pier closing after 94 years

2022: Canada's Wonderland announces Tundra Twister and Snoopy's Racing Railway

2022: Six Flags revenue down 5% for the quarter compared to last year

2022: Cedar Point announces Boardwalk with Wild Mouse roller coaster

2022: Carowinds to celebrate 50th anniversary with Aeronautica Landing, with five new themed rides

2022: Worlds of Fun announces Zambezi Zinger, a wood roller coaster borrowing from the original steel ride

2020: Walt Disney World will reduce operating hours starting September 8

2020: SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa delay new roller coaster openings to next year

2020: Man punches teen worker in the face at Sesame Place after reminding him of mask requirement

2019: Opinion: Pushed launch water slide looks like a dumb idea

2016: Disneyland building new parking garage, pedestrian bridge and transport hub

2016: Main Street Electrical Parade ending at Magic Kingdom, will have limited run at Disneyland

2015: Cable failure on slingshot-style ride sends carriage into support

2014: Commissioners vote to move forward with sheriff's sale of Conneaut Lake Park

2014: Riders pulled off of Joker's Jinx with a cherry picker at Six Flags America

2014: Theme parks bring high quality musical shows to the masses

2011: Legoland Florida about two months from opening day

2011: Taiwan considers lifting ban on outside food at theme parks

2010: Lebron James heckled at Cedar Point for his shooting skills

2010: Holiday World attendance up 10% over last year

2010: Lo-Q: Transitioning from startup origins to a professional operation

2009: Man convicted of groping Minnie Mouse at Walt Disney World

2009: Six Flags Great Adventure photos added to Negative-G

2009: Universal discussing Spielberg contract

2009: Great America Invertigo strands riders for four hours

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #151 posted

2009: Son of Beast closed for the year, future to be decided in off-season

2008: Parques Reunidos hires advisors for possible Busch Ent. acquisition

2008: Hard Rock Park lays-off 30 people

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #120 posted

2006: Great Wolf will boost area tourism year-round in Warren County, Ohio

2006: Dorney amusement tax called into question

2006: New GM promoted at Worlds of Fun, regional VP post established

2005: Williams Grove for sale

2005: Kennywood Entertainment reports improved attendance

2004: Disney profits up 20% on strength of theme parks

2004: Disney fan fulfills life-long dream of working at Disneyland

2004: Six Flags announces drop in attendance, capital expenditures while stock takes hit

2004: Investors propose Old West theme park near Las Vegas

2003: Summer update on One Click includes UK photo and video

2003: Crime down at Sesame Place, despite attack on costumed character

2003: Vivendi seeks another round of bids for entertainment unit, NBC analyst favorite

2003: Playland celebrates 75 years of entertaining guests

2000: New and improved 3D coaster model page

2000: VIP and premium admissions not favored by Disney, Cedar Fair

2000: More details on Phantom's Revenge

2000: WestCoaster relaunch and Disney's California Adventure news

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