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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.

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.

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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...

2022: Cedar Point says Top Thrill Dragster is done, sort of

2022: Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Orlando

2020: SeaWorld Entertainment permanently lays off some furloughed workers

2018: Cedar Fair reports net revenue in August up 6% over last year, driven by 5% increase in attendance, 7% boost in out-of-park spending

2016: CoasterDynamix launches Kickstarter campaign for Lego-compatible roller coaster model

2016: Wildwater Kingdom at Geauga Lake closes permanently

2016: Opinion: Walt Disney World didn't have a great summer

2016: Woman born without arms suing Universal Orlando for being barred from rides

2016: Young male reportedly shot in Carowinds parking lot

2016: Fair ride in Tennessee sends 8 to hospital, early reports totally wrong

2013: Keansburg makes "miracle" comeback after Sandy destruction

2013: Disney and Universal do battle for tourist dollars in Orlando

2013: Theme park economy on the rise

2013: Holiday World adding Mayflower swinging ship for 2014

2012: Legoland Florida announces new Star Wars themed area

2010: CoasterBuzz Podcast #190 posted

2009: Lakeside Cyclone reopening after repairs

2007: Cypress Gardens and Wild Adventures will be sold to satisfy Chapter 11

2007: Disney patent application hints at FastPass overhaul

2007: Valleyfair's Xtreme Swing victim to fire, will likely be closed for season

2007: Young giraffe dies in fire at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

2007: Kemah Boardwalk neighbors not amused with coaster in back yard

2006: Holiday World announces new slide, Tilt-a-Whirl and restaurant for 2007

2006: Boy hit by stray bullet on Magic Springs log flume

2005: One of the first Disney Imagineers dies at 91

2005: Cornball Express worker hurt at Indiana Beach

2005: Negative-G posts Holiday World construction update

2005: Superman tops out at Australia's Warner Bros. Movie World

2004: Eisner prefers Iger as successor for Disney

2004: Silver Bullet construction continues at Knott's

2004: Lake Winnepesaukah pictures added to Negative-G

2002: CoasterBuzz scheduled for downtime (updated)

2001: Boston paper profiles Disney's California Adventure

2001: Kellogg scores sponsorship for the rat

2000: Kennywood closing day and Six Flags Great America pics available

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