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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.

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.

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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. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  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: Body cam footage released in search for man camping on Disney's former Discovery Island

2020: Toshimaen in Tokyo will closed after 94 years to make way for Harry Potter theme park

2017: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announces Harley Quinn Crazy Coaster, a Skyline Attractions Skywarp

2017: Six Flags Magic Mountain announces CraZanity pendulum ride

2017: Six Flags New England announces Harley Quinn Spinsanity, a pendulum ride

2017: Six Flags Over Texas announces Harley Quinn Spinsanity, a triple axis ride

2017: Six Flags Great America announces ride with no name, but still insists on calling it a coaster

2017: Trump administration wants to cut seasonal visas, would negatively impact amusement parks

2017: Six Flags Over Georgia announces Twisted Cyclone roller coaster

2017: Six Flags Great Adventure announces CYBORG Cyber Spin

2016: Adventureland fined $4,500 following death of worker

2016: Geauga Lake development more likely with closure of water park

2015: Business around Alton Towers down after early season accident

2013: Divo Ostrov added to ThemeParks.ie

2013: Worlds of Fun announces SteelHawk (Windseeker ride) for 2014

2013: UPDATED: WindSeeker rides [not] closed at all Cedar Fair parks pending internal review

2011: Giraffe born at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

2011: Police arrest 15 at Playland in dispute over Muslim headwear

2010: Dells Extreme World operator charged in accident smoked pot three days earlier

2010: Orlando parks report quarterly injuries

2009: Coasting For Kids event raises nearly $10k for Give Kids The World

2009: Analysts expect extension of Spielberg contract with Universal Orlando

2009: Disney to acquire Marvel for $4 billion

2008: Man enters low zone, struck by Ninja at Six Flags Magic Mountain

2008: Kings Island inducts inaugural Walk of Fame members

2007: Cedar Fair 2008 platinum passes offer uniform pricing of $140 for all parks

2006: New president Meg Crofton will focus on steady growth at Walt Disney World

2006: Joe Schott named director for Disney's Japanese operations

2005: Belmont's Giant Dipper named a state landmark

2004: UPDATED: Large investors not happy with Six Flags performance

2001: X continues to test at Magic Mountain

2001: Executives seek funding for giant new Atlanta theme park

2000: Big One crash at Blackpool Pleasure Beach (UPDATED)

2000: Lots of DCA news and a sad Perilous Plunge update

2000: 39 photos added to Cedar Point Virtual Midway

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