The Coney Island Cyclone is more than just a roller coaster. It is a piece of history. Built in 1927, the Cyclone has survived natural disasters, park closures, the rapid development of a city and ...

Six Flags Magic Mountain will extend its lead as the Roller Coaster Capital of the World when the Valencia amusement park adds a 21st coaster to its record-setting lineup while continuing to fend off ...

A new roller coaster war is brewing between reigning king Six Flags Magic Mountain and a relatively unknown amusement park in Poland that is already the coaster capital of Europe and setting its ...

Editor’s Note: Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In April, we’re taking a thrilling ride into the world of theme parks. For ...

The old adage that “speed kills” is ringing true among the world’s fastest roller coasters that have been closing at an alarming rate — but fortunately for thrill seekers a new coaster king will soon ...

If Space Mountain were a person, it could be eligible for AARP benefits. The Magic Kingdom coaster turned 50 this month. Although it’s nowhere near retiring, it seems like a good time to round up ...

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park says it is closing Scorpion, its oldest standing roller coaster. The final day to ride will be Sept. 2, aka Labor Day. A replacement was not announced. “This closure ...

A new roller coaster coming to a Virginia theme park this month will break records for speed, height and length — but those impressive feats will each come with an asterisk. The new Rapterra launched ...