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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.

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.

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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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On this day in...

2021: Man climbs Knott's Berry Farm drop tower

2018: Kennywood announces Steel Curtain roller coaster as anchor to Steelers Country football themed area

2017: Magic Kingdom worker makes $13.02 an hour, has worked there for 17 years, lives in hotel

2017: New OWA amusement park opens Friday

2016: Leaders pitch theme park west of Rapid City, SD

2013: Universal renews deal to keep Coke in the theme parks

2013: Gatekeeper reaches one million rider mark

2013: Holiday World brings back deep-fried Twinkies

2012: Court wants Disneyland to justify Segway ban with study

2012: PA state senator gives up on Kennywood beer opposition

2012: Mach Tower at Busch Gardens Williamsburg closed indefinitely

2011: Lawsuit possible in Darien Lake death

2011: Couple stuck 50-feet up on bungee ride, brought down by fire department

2011: Mother claims Dorney Park discriminated against daughter with Down Syndrome

2010: Orlando theme parks start targeting the super rich

2010: Smaller independent parks thriving

2010: CoasterBuzz Podcast #185 posted

2007: North Wildwood approves plan for water park high-rise hotel

2007: Dollywood announces $5 million River Battle ride

2007: West Edmonton Mall opens custom Gerstlauer spinning coaster

2006: Cedar Fair will not build Paramount Park in China

2006: Delaware rides inspected by insurance companies

2006: Great Wolf launches video game inspired vacations

2005: Walt's theme park vision left a mark on American culture

2005: Idlewild announces new slides and water play structure

2005: Holiday World 2006 announcement and construction photos added to Negative-G

2004: Waldameer's Ravine Flyer II hits yet another snag

2004: Battle for bullet train self-serving for all parties

2004: Accident in 1930 led to Omaha ban on coasters

2002: Enchanted Village opens up Old West Territory area

2002: OnRideCentral.com interviews Bob Dean of HUSS Rides

2001: Photos from KennyKon added to Kennywood Boulevard

2001: Xtreme Paramount Parks reopens to public with new look

2001: Waldameer's new coaster sidetracked

2001: Knott's Berry Farm moves forward dismantling Windjammer

2001: Six Flags having difficulty calculating cash flow

2001: Online photos of Hydra Fighter II now available

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