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November 2009

Magic Mountain to Tie Cedar Point in 2010 For Roller Coaster Record
Six Flags Magic Mountain's newest addition will bring the total number of coasters at this Southern California park to 17.
| Read More | 11/18/2009

Veterans Honored With In-Park Parade At Universal Studios Florida
Universal's veterans march with others at the Universal Orlando Resort in a parade to commemorate Veteran's Day.
| Read More | 11/11/2009

Gravity Group To Retrofit #1 Wooden Coaster With New Trains
Holiday World's Voyage roller coaster will be upgraded with the first set of The Gravity Group's Timberliner trains.
| Read More | 11/09/2009

October 2009

Knott's Honors Veterans & Active Military With Free Admission
Annual Veteran's tribute offers those who've served in the U.S. military free admission to Knott's Berry Farm, November 1-26.
| Read More | 10/30/2009

Cedar Point's Demon Drop Moving To Knott's Berry Farm
Cedar Fair will relocate the classic Intamin freefall ride to Knott's for a Memorial Day weekend debut.
| Read More | 10/21/2009

September 2009

ACE Names The Great Escape Comet Roller Coaster Landmark
American Coaster Enthusiasts honor the historic coaster by naming it a landmark during the group's summer conference.
| Read More | 09/14/2009

Dollywood Awarded Golden Ticket For Best Entertainment
Dolly Parton's theme park claims first-ever Best Entertainment honor in 2009 Golden Ticket awards.
| Read More | 09/14/2009

Worlds of Fun Prowler Wins 'Best New Ride' Golden Ticket
New GCI wooden roller coaster named Best New Attraction by Amusement Today at 2009 Golden Ticket Awards.
| Read More | 09/13/2009

2009 Golden Ticket Award Winners Announced
Annual awards given by industry publication Amusement Today highlight the best of the best within the amusement industry.
| Read More | 09/10/2009

Historic Lakeside Cyclone Roller Coaster Reopens
After sitting closed all summer for repairs and renovation the historic Vettel designed wooden coaster is ready to thrill again.
| Read More | 09/04/2009

Cedar Point Announces Shoot The Rapids Flume Ride
Fans were surprised to learn that the amusement park known for its roller coasters, would instead build a water ride for 2010.
| Read More | 09/04/2009

August 2009

Busch Gardens Announces Sesame Street Safari Expansion
All new Sesame Street themed family attraction to open at the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park in Spring of 2010.
| Read More | 08/27/2009

The Intimidator Racing At Carowinds In Roller Coaster Form For 2010
Carowinds to build $23 million roller coaster with racing theme that will be the tallest, fastest, longest coaster in Southeast.
| Read More | 08/26/2009

Universal Orlando Opens Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Roller Coaster
Orlando's newest attraction combines the thrills of a roller coaster with hit music, lighting effects and video.
| Read More | 08/24/2009

Kings Dominion To Build $25 Million, 305 Foot Tall Roller Coaster
Intimidator 305 will be one of the tallest roller coasters in the world when it opens at Kings Dominion in 2010.
| Read More | 08/20/2009

Roller Coaster Enthusiasts Coming To Worlds of Fun
Hundreds of coaster enthusiasts expected to show up Saturday for Worlds of Fun's annual Coaster Mayhem event.
| Read More | 08/14/2009

World's Longest Water Coaster Coming To Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
$5.5 million water coaster is the second largest investment in a single ride in Holiday World's history.
| Read More | 08/13/2009

Kennywood Expanding With Launched Roller Coaster For 2010 Season
Premier Rides to construct a 50 mile-per-hour launch roller coaster at the historic Pittsburgh amusement park.
| Read More | 08/12/2009

Merlin Entertainment Opens Madame Tussauds Hollywood
Celebrity attraction brand Madame Tussauds opened a new location August 1st in the global home of celebrities, Hollywood.
| Read More | 08/04/2009

Plan To Open World's First Amusement Park of Historic Rides Moves Forward
Dreamland Trust given ok to proceed with work on plans to create the world's first amusement park of historic rides.
| Read More | 08/03/2009

Knott's and Ralphs Team Up To Help Orange County Food Bank
Admission discount offered to guests who donate canned food or purchase tickets at Ralphs grocery stores in August.
| Read More | 08/02/2009

Worlds of Fun 'Cans For Coasters' Promo To Help Fight Hunger
Month long food drive offers can food donors admission discount to Worlds of Fun or Oceans of Fun.
| Read More | 08/01/2009

July 2009

Cedar Fair To Sell Property Adjacent to Canada's Wonderland
Company says they're moving forward with sale of 87 acres of undeveloped land adjacent to their Toronto theme park.
| Read More | 07/24/2009

Busch Gardens To Retire Big Bad Wolf After 25 Years
The popular suspended roller coaster will continue to operate at Busch Gardens Williamsburg through Labor Day.
| Read More | 07/24/2009

Silver Dollar City Hosts Nearly 400 'Adrenaline Junkies'
Roller coaster fans rolled into Branson, Missouri last week as part of the American Coaster Enthusiasts national convention.
| Read More | 07/02/2009

June 2009

Michael Jackson Star of Disney's Captain EO Attraction Dies at Age 50
Recording music legend and star of a Disney theme park attraction died Thursday afternoon of an apparent heart attack.
| Read More | 06/25/2009

Roller Coaster Families Wanted For ABC's Wife Swap
Prime time television series looking for enthusiast families who love to travel to ride roller coasters and thrill rides.
| Read More | 06/16/2009

Six Flags Great Adventure Big Wheel Receives Eco-Friendly Makeover
One of the park's original rides receives a fresh coat of paint and new LED light package for the 35th anniversary.
| Read More | 06/16/2009

Regal Entertainment Group To Open Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen At 40 IMAX Locations
Advanced tickets on sale now for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen:opening at in movie theaters and IMAX on June 24.
| Read More | 06/12/2009

May 2009

$10-million Wooden Coaster Opens At Six Flags Magic Mountain
Terminator Salvation The Ride the park's 16th roller coaster debuts to the public today - Saturday, May 23.
| Read More | 05/23/2009

Manta Soars Over SeaWorld Orlando This Summer
SeaWorld Orlando's newest attraction combines up-close animal encounters with a thrills of a flying roller coaster ride.
| Read More | 05/22/2009

Bizarro Transformation Debuts At Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags to unveil its newly themed, renamed and enhanced floorless roller coaster to the public Saturday.
| Read More | 05/22/2009

April 2009

Six Flags Magic Mountain To Rock Out During Spring Break
Live music, video games and Mr. Six Day planned for weeklong Six Flags Magic Mountain spring break activities.
| Read More | 04/03/2009

Knott's Gears Up For Spring Break With Snoopy's Spring Safari
Knott's Berry Farm's Camp Snoopy to offer special activities for Children ages 11 and under.
| Read More | 04/02/2009

Kings Dominion To Debut Two New Attractions Saturday
Opening day April 4th will be the debut of a new family thrill ride and giant Ferris wheel at Kings Dominion.
| Read More | 04/01/2009

March 2009

Coney Island's Cyclone Roller Coaster To Open Sunday
Palm Sunday is the opening day for the world-famous New York City landmark roller coaster.
| Read More | 03/31/2009

Multiple Zip Line Ride To Open At Dollywood This Summer
SkyZip the first multiple zip line ride at a US theme park to debut at Dollywood theme park in May 2009.
| Read More | 03/30/2009

First Seats On Prowler Roller Coaster Now Up For Auction
Worlds of Fun auctioning seats for first official ride on Prowler and donating proceeds to fight against breast cancer.
| Read More | 03/28/2009

Three Night Stay For Price Of Two At Universal Studios Hollywood
Book a two-night package with accommodations and theme park tickets and get one more night free.
| Read More | 03/27/2009

Disney To Release Wii Game Based On Toy Story Theme Park Ride
Disney Interactive to release Toy Story Mania! exclusively for Wii home video game console this fall.
| Read More | 03/25/2009

California's Great America Opens 2009 Season March 29
California's only combination theme park and water park to open for the 2009 season this Sunday.
| Read More | 03/24/2009

Record Crowds Show Up For Six Flags Over Texas Spring Break
Six Flags Over Texas saw its largest one-week attendance for it's 'Spring Break Out' event.
| Read More | 03/24/2009

February 2009

Holiday World On Oprah's List of Wacky Family Attractions
Oprah.com includes Holiday World & Splashin' Safari theme park in it's list of 'Wacky Family Attractions'.
| Read More | 02/23/2009

Universal Launches Web Site For Hollywood Rip Ride RockIT Roller Coaster
Promo site offers preview of the tallest roller coaster in Florida that will debut at Universal Studios Florida in spring 2009.
| Read More | 02/23/2009

January 2009

Knott's Discounts Admission For Guests Who Bring Canned Food
Southern California theme park partners with Orange County Food Bank to help fight hunger in the local area.
| Read More | 01/02/2009

December 2008

Wild Adventures Extends 2008 Operating Season
More rides plus Holiday attractions to be offered daily at Wild Adventures through January 3, 2009.
| Read More | 12/29/2008

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