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Jana Partners again calls for Six Flags sale

The firm owns 9% of the company,

United Parks titles-up two execs

The company named a new president and made the chief parks operator a single position.

Vekoma posts history video for its 100th anniversary

The video follows the company's evolution from its start manufacturing agricultural equipment.

Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Thrill Glider

The new Vekoma roller coaster will debut in 2027.

Arie Force One purchased by Six Flags, location TBD

The company bought the roller coaster shortly after Fun Spot closed in Georgia.

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.

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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. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  7. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  8. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Lightning Rod, Dollywood

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On this day in...

2023: SeaWorld San Antonio announces Catapult Falls, a launched flume

2023: SeaWorld Orlando announces Penguin Trek family roller coaster

2021: Six Flags America will close early during Halloween events after fights, vandalism

2020: Season passholder seeks class action against Cedar Fair over refund policy

2020: SeaWorld Entertainment posts jobs after layoffs

2018: Adventureland fined by Iowa OSHA after worker hit by roller coaster car

2018: Photos: Exploring Boblo Island, 25 years after its closure

2016: Judge rules in 45 autism suits that Disney provided sufficient accommodations

2015: Comcast will buy majority stake in Universal Studios Japan

2015: Orlando parks vary price and perk strategies

2015: Mock theme park and art exhibit brings $30 million to UK town

2012: LA County approves $1.6 billion update to Universal Studios Hollywood

2012: NYC mayor announces plans for world's tallest Ferris wheel on Staten Island

2010: Canobie Lake Park seeks approval for Euro-Fighter roller coaster

2010: Broken bolt led to fatal accident in Chinese space simulator

2010: Tulsa State Fair gets a portable roller coaster this year

2010: Disneyland deals with another complaint over head scarf

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #158 posted

2009: Cedar Point's Shoot the Rapids planned years in advance

2009: Chicago's Kiddieland closes for the last time

2009: Six Flags Over Georgia opens as planned, despite floods

2007: Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces Goliath

2007: Six Flags Great America announces the Dark Knight coaster

2007: Motocoaster opens at Dreamworld

2007: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announces Tony Hawk's Big Spin

2006: Six Flags giving away exclusive night in park for lucky pass buyers

2005: Six Flags Great Adventure announces El Toro for 2006

2005: Seoul official says Disney interested in building park

2005: Future of Six Flags New Orleans uncertain

2004: Euro Disney trading suspended pending restructuring announcement

2004: Hersheypark announces Turbulence for 2005

2001: Disney World's revenue down as parks prepare for 100 Years event

2001: Moody's drops Disney's debt ratings slightly

2001: Disneyland Resort and Knott's Berry Farm update posted to WestCoaster

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