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Fair ride collapses in India, killing one person

The accident bring scrutiny to maintenance and inspections standards in India.

Gay Day cancelled in Orlando for 2026

Organizers cite sponsorship and hotel difficulties.

Playland coaster renovation sparks opinions

The operator is renovating the Dragon, removing its decorations.

Josh D'Amaro named next Disney CEO

Currently leading the experiences division, D'Amaro will succeed Bob Iger.

Disney reports record results in experiences division

The company posted $10 billion in revenue for the first time in its experiences division.

IAAPA pushing federal restrictions for "unauthorized" drone use

The association is advocating for no-fly zones and better coordination with law enforcement.

Dreamland's Scenic Railway closes for good after more than a century

The ride had been previously damaged by fire.

New Legoland California roller coaster will be most "intense" yet

The ride is part of a space-themed expansion.

Universal Orlando announces Fast & Furious ride for 2027

The ride replaces Rip Ride Rockit.

Six Flags announces offering of $1 billion of senior notes

The notes are due in 2032.

Six Flags will not exercise buy-out option of Six Flags Over Texas

The park is partially owned by a partnership.

Six Flags Magic Mountain converting kids area into Looney Tunes Land

The makeover will introduce two new play areas, retheme five rides and remove two roller coasters and two kids rides.

Lakemont Park sued by county for roller coaster neglect

The suit says the park hasn't maintained Leap The Dips, per its lease agreement.

Cedar Point nearly beats 31-year attendance record, despite overall Six Flags attendance

The 1994 record was 3.617 million guests.

Wild Waves announces final season

The park will open in 2026 for it's last year of operation.

Federal lawsuit challenges Disney's disability policies as too restrictive

The policies were previously revised to battle abuse.

Aerosmith removed from roller coaster preshow at Disney's Hollywood Studios

A Muppets theme will replace the aging rock band.

Six Flags appoints John Reilly as CEO

The executive has previous experience at Palace Entertainment and the former SeaWorld Entertainment.

Kings Island's Flight of Fear was almost a Star Trek themed roller coaster

The designer eventually pivoted to the Outer Limits.

Disney posts 9% increase in experiences operating income for fiscal year

Launch of the Disney Treasure and cruise line affected results.

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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. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  7. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  8. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Voyage, The, Holiday World

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Rollback

On this day in...

2023: Silver Dollar City to retire Fire In The Hole

2022: Adventureland will open under Palace Entertainment with 9 new rides

2022: Kings Dominion's Avalanche roller coaster renamed Reptilian

2018: Cedar Fair revenue up 3%, record Q4 with holiday events

2018: Fire destroys maintenance building at Mt. Olympus

2017: Fire burns 8 cars at Disneyland garage

2017: LeSourdsville Lake property sold to career school

2016: No pressure for creative executive: Bring Star Wars to Disney theme parks

2014: Small fire starts on roof of Magic Kingdom's Little Mermaid ride, started by fireworks

2014: Bay Beach considering new ride, cosmetic improvements

2013: Marineland sues former animal trainer for $1.5 million

2013: Man born without hands sues Six Flags Over Texas for being denied water ride

2011: Attendance and revenue soar for Universal Orlando

2011: Five people sent to hospital in bus crash on Disney's Magical Express

2011: Ark Encounter defends attendance projections

2010: Analysts say Cedar Fair should survive with or without Apollo deal

2008: Crawford County, Michigan locals petition for sale of land for theme park development

2008: Worker dies at New Zealand park cleaning junior Ferris wheel

2006: Maintenance contractor dies in pond at Six Flags Over Georgia

2006: Universal Orlando ditches free virtual queuing

2006: CoasterBuzz Podcast #21 posted

2005: Dells theme park unveils expansion plans

2005: Electrical grounding law for rides proposed in Ohio

2005: Geauga Lake pushing bill that allows amusement parks to form police departments

2003: Law suit raises questions about Space Mountain Safety

2003: Super Bowl MVP gets his day at Magic Mountain

2001: Knott's scraps plans for Skycoaster due to non-compete with Six Flags

2001: Paramount's Kings Island's 2001 lineup announced

2001: Pictures reveal more supports for X and Deja Vu

2000: CoasterBuzz named 'Cool Link' by Yahoo!

2000: New Son Of Beast Construction Pics Available

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