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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.

Total revenue and EBITDA down in first quarter for United Parks

Attendance was also down 5%.

Six Flags posts improved results for first quarter

Net revenue up 12%, attendance up 4%, compared to first quarter last year.

Six Flags shuffles some of exec team, including CFO

Long time Cedar Fair CFO Brian Witherow will step down.

Disney experiences division up 7% for quarter despite 1% drop in domestic attendance

Global attendance was up 2%.

Cedar Point gate tops $100

Those planning ahead can get discounts online.

Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open in 2026

The park's future is uncertain.

Six Flags brings back presidents to 10 parks

The decision reverses a regional strategy.

Six Flags reinstates park presidents

The company previously moved to a regional management model.

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

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Rollback

On this day in...

2021: El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure shutdown after "partial derailment"

2016: Holiday World evacuated after suspicious backpack found

2015: DisneyQuest closing to make room for NBA Experience

2014: Former Great Coasters members form new Skyline Attractions

2014: Hotel guests get dibs on first public entry to new Harry Potter attractions at Universal Orlando

2013: Denver: Lakeside Amusement Park at night

2011: Baboon loose in Jackson, New Jersey, Six Flags Great Adventure can't confirm it's theirs

2011: NBC-Universal completes purchase of Universal Orlando

2011: Green Lantern opens at Six Flags Magic Mountain

2011: Trump selling Steel Pier

2010: Western Reserve Historical Society wants to restore Euclid Beach carousel

2010: Court makes $14 million ruling against Freestyle Music Park

2010: Captain Eo returns to Epcot

2009: Man accused of selling 23 used tickets to Six Flags over Georgia

2009: Ghost Town In The Sky finally opens its coaster

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #116 posted

2008: Disney to shut down Pleasure Island night clubs

2008: Busch ups Florida single-day prices, drops multi-day Florida resident prices

2007: Girl critically injured on tea cup ride at Dania Beach Boomers

2007: Woman killed on Rye Playland ride

2006: Six Flags wants out of New Orleans, offers the city a deal

2006: CoasterBuzz Podcast #37 posted

2006: Cedar Fair completes acquisition of Paramount Parks

2005: Cedar Fair attendance up 1% for June

2005: Magazine reveals Disney costumed characters after dark

2005: National roller coaster safety expert dead at 64

2004: Atari launches new RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 site, announces features

2003: Disney lets go of 100 craft and maintenance workers from Disney World

2003: Tabloid names The Raven Top-10 Coaster

2003: Videos and pictures added to Eastcoaster.com from Dorney's Coaster Madness

2003: Tidal Force flume crashes at Hersheypark, six have minor injuries

2002: Chairlift evacuated at Ghost Town in the Sky

2002: Dozens fall ill at Wyandot Lake due to chlorine fumes

2002: Job-safety agency checking heat stroke death at Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

2001: Essayist demonstrates the pointlessness of federal regulation

2001: Coaster show to air on MSNBC

2001: Groundskeepers can now lockout rides at Lake Compounce

2001: X is rising into the sky again

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