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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.

Kings Island's Flight of Fear was almost a Star Trek themed roller coaster

The designer eventually pivoted to the Outer Limits.

Disney posts 9% increase in experiences operating income for fiscal year

Launch of the Disney Treasure and cruise line affected results.

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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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On this day in...

2022: Former Kennywood Laser Loop headed to Niagara Amusement Park

2022: Video: Hybrid roller coaster Iron Gwazi opens next month at Busch Gardens Tampa

2022: Herschend starts tuition program for Dollywood and other parks

2022: Six Flags Great Adventure will reopen El Toro after partial derailment incident last year

2021: Coney Island amusement parks still have no opening rules from city or state

2020: SeaWorld Entertainment settles investor lawsuit for $65 million

2020: NBCUniversal will host its own fan event called Peacock Live! with two theme park panels

2020: Walt Disney World pass prices increase

2019: Tayto Park gets approval for €14 million steel roller coaster

2019: SeaWorld Entertainment's new CEO may have advantage as an outsider

2017: Rivers of Light finally opening at Disney's Animal Kingdom

2016: Cedar Point reportedly removing Shoot The Rapids

2016: Universal Orlando single-day ticket rises to $105

2015: SeaWorld's Shamu makes a mistaken return to the Twitter

2014: New parade to debut at Magic Kingdom in March

2013: Coasting For Kids 2013 registration now open

2013: Darien Lake seeks tax incentives for $5.2 million upgrade

2013: Dollywood's Splash RiverRush nearly complete

2013: Adventuredome adding El Loco roller coaster

2012: PointBuzz announces off-season Cedar Point tour, proceeds to be donated to Give Kids The World

2011: San Diego family suing Walt Disney World for alleged hot nacho cheese accident

2010: Cedar Fair revenue, attendance and EBITDA down in full-year results

2010: Etheredge guilty on 7 of 9 counts in Wild West World fraud case

2010: Four operators interested in Kentucky Kingdom property

2010: Robot Land theme park gets investors, conceptual renders

2010: Sandusky residents call for higher admission tax

2010: Cedar Fair publishes proxy materials for Apollo deal, sets date for unit holder meeting

2009: Buyer found for Hard Rock Park

2008: American Idol coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

2008: Majority of Conneaut's ride motors not destroyed in fire

2008: Toy Story Mania is high stakes start of rehab for Disney's California Adventure

2004: Comcast wants to buy Disney for $66 billion

2004: Blue Streak Challenge again will be held at Conneaut Lake

2003: Bids start to roll in for Florida train

2003: Vivendi Universal posts gains, theme park, film and music revenue down

2002: Sea World San Diego capital imporvement plans approved by commission

2002: Knott's accelerates Xcelerator construction, California Adventure announces two attractions

2002: Drachen Fie being dismantled

2002: La Ronde announces name for new B&M inverter

2001: Talon photos highlight the end of construction

2001: CoasterGallery expands to over 1,000 pictures, 30 parks

2000: Goliath open at SFMM

2000: Visionland to be managed by Cedar Fair

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