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Universal revenue, attendance, slips, while Epic Universe capacity is challenging

Epic Universe, the newest theme park, has not yet been able to meet capacity goals.

Six Flags CEO issues statement on safety and maintenance

The statement came late on Friday, October 31, 2026.

Man dies on Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia

Eyewitnesses say he came out of the train.

Magic Mountain retiring X2

The Arrow 4D roller coaster first opened in 2008.

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.

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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

See the entire list in the CoasterBuzz 100

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On this day in...

2021: Cedar Fair revenue up, attendance and EBITDA down compared to Q3 in 2019

2018: Former Schlitterbahn operator Jeff Henry accused of drug and sex offenses

2018: Conneaut Lake Park finances improving, still not close to exiting bankruptcy

2017: California Screamin' to be renamed the Incredicoaster at Disney California Adventure

2016: Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay will include LIM water coaster and free virtual queuing

2016: New Zamperla roller coaster to anchor amusement park development in Alabama

2016: Schlitterbahn founder Bob Henry dies at 89

2011: Round-up: Holiday events at Central Florida theme parks

2011: Sandusky gives Kinzel key to the city

2011: Plans to reopen Sahara do not include Speed roller coaster

2011: Cedar Fair reports record third quarter results

2010: Higher ticket prices increase Six Flags quarterly revenue by 6%

2009: Cedar Fair takes hit through three quarters, will suspend distribution in 2010

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #163 posted

2009: Six Flags revenue down 7%, attendance down about 1%

2009: Islands of Adventure picks kid daily for conductor role in Seuss Landing

2009: Georgia Aquarium loses beluga whale

2009: Wichita man wants to invest in Joyland

2009: Six Flags VP of international projects, former Texas GM, dies at age 59

2009: Six Flags St. Louis Fright Fest 2009 pictures added to Negative-G

2006: Six Flags revenue down 1%, attendance down 12%, per cap spending up 13%

2006: University of Central Florida has theme park specialty

2006: Silver Dollar City ramps up Christmas celebration

2005: Libertyland may close

2005: Hong Kong government may sell its stake in Disneyland

2005: Major Six Flags investor favors Red Zone, says wrong time to sell

2003: Dollywood drops free admission to disabled guests

2003: Paramount Canada's Wonderland to add Zamperla flyer

2003: Spinning Dragons in, Orient Express out at Worlds Of Fun

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