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Magic Mountain retiring X2

The Arrow 4D roller coaster first opened in 2008.

Jana Partners again calls for Six Flags sale

The firm owns 9% of the company,

United Parks titles-up two execs

The company named a new president and made the chief parks operator a single position.

Vekoma posts history video for its 100th anniversary

The video follows the company's evolution from its start manufacturing agricultural equipment.

Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Thrill Glider

The new Vekoma roller coaster will debut in 2027.

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.

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

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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Rollback

On this day in...

2020: California governor in "no hurry" to open theme parks

2020: Walt Disney World layoffs include nearly 9,000 part-time workers

2015: Disney fans having an Internet tantrum over pass price increases

2013: Disney announces Iron Man attractions for Hong Kong Disneyland

2012: FCC docs suggest Disney exploring RFID wristband use for admission

2012: Paramount licensed theme park being planned for the UK

2012: Marineland closing day met with protests

2010: Mental illness advocates criticize Cedar Point's "asylum" haunted attractions

2010: Zippin Pippin rises in Green Bay

2010: Loudoun Castle shut down, operator determined to regroup

2010: Ten people hurt in minor Pony Express collision at Knott's Berry Farm

2010: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announces SkyScreamer

2009: Walt Disney World wins dismissal of Segway disability suit

2009: Phantom of the Opera sequel will take place at Coney Island

2009: The Great Escape pictures added to Negative-G.com

2008: Waldameer to add Mega Disk'O and extend the midway

2008: Fairgoers catch toddler hanging from fair ride

2007: CoasterBuzz Podcast #90 posted

2007: Wild West World liquidating, Parks America not interested

2006: Holiday World closes season with one million visitors

2004: PKI invites enthusiasts for farewell last rides on flyers

2004: Site for Dracula theme park finally chosen in Romania

2004: European Halloween coverage posted on Coaster Kingdom

2003: Vivendi and GE close deal on Universal unit

2003: Hard Rock Park gets its rezoning, noise ordinance land swap deal defered

2003: Old Town, Dania Beach, Six Flags Over Georgie pics added to Negative-g

2002: Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 begins to appear in stores

2002: Disney's new theme park boss faces tough challenges

2002: "A Bug's Land" debuts at Disney's California Adventure

2002: Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest update posted on ACN

2002: Starcoasters.com adds Top Gun: The Jet Coaster video

2001: New NoLimits simulator demo features Busch Tampa coasters

2001: Holiday World attendance up 8%

2001: 100 couples to be married at Great Adventure Hallowedding

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