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Silver Dollar City will retire Thunderation roller coaster after 2026

The classic mine train roller coaster will close at the end of the season.

Universal Orlando's special district negotiating contract with Boring Company

Elon Musk's tunneling company could create tunnels between Epic and the original parks.

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.

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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...

2021: Cedar Fair reports net loss of $590 million in 2020

2017: Star Wars' BB-8 coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios for character meet

2017: Universal Orlando testing photo validation technology for express passes

2017: Fireworks surprise locals as Magic Mountain throws party for company leadership

2015: Speculation over location for Disneyland Star Wars attractions begins

2015: Twisted Colossus on track for spring opening at Six Flags Magic Mountain

2015: Universal Studios Hollywood planning big studio tour ride overhaul

2014: Universal Orlando staffing up for new Harry Potter, hotel

2014: Disney spreads campaign money around Florida, but not for current governor

2012: Blue Man Group revises show, extends stay at Universal Orlando

2012: Freestyle Music Park will spend another year dormant

2010: Freestyle Music Park in limbo

2010: NYC mayor says Coney Island is coming back "big time"

2010: China's Knight Valley to get new GCI

2009: Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark reopening after Ike clean-up

2009: City, developer, public interest groups all clash on Coney Island development

2009: Lapland holiday "theme park" disaster continues with angry customers

2009: Third party wants Hard Rock action, Hard Rock International wants brand pulled

2009: SFNEOnline posts off-season photo update

2009: KIExtreme.com adds historical photos of Kings Island from 70's and early 90's

2005: Cypress Gardens pushes forward with water park expansion

2005: Sacramento water park branded with Six Flags, adds half-pipe

2004: Visionland will add to water park, improve infrastructure

2004: Kid coaster new this year at Sea World San Antonio

2004: Small Disney investors will have little influence on Disney buy

2004: Disney board rejects Comcast offer, endorses Eisner

2003: Marvel characters to find home on Niagara's Clifton Hill

2003: Virtual Midway adds new Top Thrill Dragster article

2003: Dark clouds still linger over Conneaut Lake

2003: Scream construction continues in the Magic Mountain parking lot

2000: New Boomerang construction photos added from WoF

2000: Photos of Stealth trains at Paramount's Great America

2000: PKI Son of Beast photos: The loop!

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