The Flip Flap Railway was the first roller coaster to go upside down in the United States and was notorious for being so extreme it broke rider’s necks. But was it truly that intense or was it an urban legend...

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We’re keeping a running list of all the new-for-2026 roller coasters as they’re announced. Even though the 2025 season has only just begun for many parks, we are already learning details about the roller coasters that are slated to open...

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Zoombezi Bay waterpark, located next to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is building a ground-breaking new waterslide complex and we were invited to get an up-close look at the construction progress. Conservation Tower will hold three new waterslides by ProSlide...

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The trains for Siren’s Curse, Cedar Point’s crazy new roller coaster, were revealed during Winter Chill Out, a special event where fans got a behind-the-scenes look at the park’s off-season operations and upcoming changes for the 2025 season. Winter Chill...

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Mould King has recently introduced new roller coaster building sets but can they compete with the official LEGO roller coasters sets? We just finished building Mould King’s pirate-themed Double Helix coaster and we’re going to review every aspect of it...

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LEGOLAND® Florida Resort has officially announced the new SEA LIFE Florida will open to the public on May 23, 2025. The brand-new attraction will feature 25 interactive exhibits, including the main ocean display, which will showcase a unique “Theme Park...

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When it opens this spring, the Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster will be the eleventh (and twelve) alpine coasters in the Smoky Mountain region. What makes this one unique and worth visiting is it will have two tracks where you’ll be...

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There are even more thrills in store for the 2025 season as Kennywood, Pittsburgh’s Thrill and Entertainment Destination, introduces its newest themed area, Kennywood Junction. Inspired by the park’s rich history and connection to the Steel City, Kennywood Junction offers...

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This Valentine’s season, Kentucky Kingdom is sharing the love with guests by unveiling the full lineup of attractions and renderings of Discovery Meadow— a new $11 million family-friendly land. As part of the $25 million investment over the next two...

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With the recent news of the impending implosion of Kingda Ka and the upcoming record-breaker Falcon’s Flight, we thought it would be fun to take a look at the history of the world’s tallest roller coasters. Using a new visualization tool,...

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