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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

Six Flags appoints Ash Walia to CFO post

He previously was CFO for Hot Topic and 99 Cents Only Stores.

Lawsuit seeks $1 million from COTALAND for stuck roller coaster

The park indicates that the ride performed as designed.

New Mandalorian and Grogu mission coming to Smuggler's Run

The Millennium Falcon ride will tie into the movie, also released this week.

Disney names three new presidents for parks, experiences

The shuffle accounts for the retirement of Walt Disney World's president.

Intamin ships short seatbelts for Cedar Point's Millennium Force

A park representative says the manufacturer will provide belts that are the correct length.

Union negotiations put Hersheypark season at risk

The union representing maintenance workers hasn't yet reached an agreement with the park.

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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. ArieForce One, Fun Spot America Atlanta
  7. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  8. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  9. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  10. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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Rollback

On this day in...

2019: NBCUniversal reports 7.5% increase in theme park revenue

2018: Disney to eliminate plastic straws from owned theme parks

2018: Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi opens to the public

2017: OWA faces criticism over ride weight restrictions

2017: Six Flags sees increase in revenue, but drops stock-based compensation awards on improbable goal achievement

2016: Woman hospitalized after fall from drop tower at county fair in Virginia

2016: Attraction queue design is an opportunity for storytelling

2016: Smiler crash amputee regains confidence with photo shoot

2016: Walt Disney World adding flexible sports and concert venue to ESPN Wide World of Sports

2012: Beach water park will open next year under new operator

2011: State says ride operators weren't properly trained in fatal Darien Lake accident

2011: Theme park investment round up: The major players

2011: Six Flags revenue and per capita spending up in second quarter

2011: Former Cypress Gardens workers hope for new start with Legoland Florida

2011: Portion of Camden Park Spider collapses, injures three

2010: Del Toro to write and produce movie based on Disney's Haunted Mansion

2009: Personal finance blog finds mixed results for Six Flags' Flash Pass

2007: State says injured girl at Dania Beach was not following rules

2005: Pigeon Forge manager dodges jail time in reckless homicide conviction

2005: Paramount's Kings Island and Carowinds announce Winterfest

2005: Exhibit remembers classic Playland park near Seattle

2004: Dreamworld announces new thrill ride

2004: Steel Dragon video and photos added to Coasterimage.com

2004: Owner of Camden Park passes away at 63

2002: Second orca for Six Flags Worlds of Adventure in limbo

2002: Holiday World photos posted to Starcoasters.com

2002: Virtual Coasters adds 108 more pictures

2001: Worlds of Adventure neighbors: Not in my backyard

2001: Busch Gardens Tampa corrects problems with Rhino Rally

2001: More hurdles face Oz development in Kansas

2001: Knott's getting VertiGo, general manager interviewed

2001: 44 New photos at Starcoasters.com highlight Dollywood

2000: Washington reporter makes pilgrimage to ride Force

2000: More Millennium Force pictures available

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