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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Legoland Florida and California Opening Groundbreaking Indoor Coasters in 2026
Legoland Florida and Legoland California will debut first-of-their-kind indoor roller coasters in 2026, owner Merlin Entertainments announced today. The two indoor roller coasters total approximately $90 million combined, making the biggest in-park investment in the two theme park resorts’ histories....
Continue reading...Universal Kids Resort In Texas Announces Lands, To Open in 2026
Universal Destinations & Experiences, a division of Comcast NBCUniversal, revealed the themed lands kids and families will experience at Universal Kids Resort – a first-of-a-kind resort specifically designed and developed for families with young children. Opening in 2026 in Frisco,...
Continue reading...Record-Breaking Six Flags Over Texas 2026 Dive Coaster: Everything We Know
Six Flags Over Texas announced in November 2024 that they would open a record-breaking dive roller coaster for the 2026 season. Codenamed Project Rubi, the dive coaster project appears set to live up to its lofty promises. Recent filings with...
Continue reading...Freizeitpark Plohn Opening World’s First Launched Water Coaster in 2026
Earlier today at IAAPA Expo Europe, taking place this week in Amsterdam, it was announced that the first-ever launched water coaster from MACK Rides will open at Freizeitpark Plohn in Germany in 2026. We just revealed more details about the...
Continue reading...Universal Studios Hollywood Announces Fast & Furious Launch Coaster Opening in 2026
Universal Studios Hollywood today announced plans for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a groundbreaking launched coaster with 360-degree rotating ride vehicles, that will open in 2026. Themed to the popular film saga, Fast & Furious, the new launched coaster will...
Continue reading...Mattel Adventure Park Kansas City Opening in 2026
The world’s second Mattel Adventure Park will open outside of Kansas City, Missouri in 2026, Mattel and Epic Resort Destinations announced today. Located in Bonner Springs, Kansas, outside of Kansas City, the second Mattel Adventure Park will feature many of...
Continue reading...Libertyland USA Theme Park Proposed for South Dakota
Unveiled yesterday, the proposed Libertyland USA theme park would anchor a sprawling resort in South Dakota alongside a retail/dining center, special event facility, resort hotel, RV campground and resort as well as a residential village. Storyland Studios, an experiential design...
Continue reading...American Heartland Theme Park and Resort Announced for Northeast Oklahoma
American Heartland Theme Park and Resort, a new $2 billion, 1,000-acre theme park and entertainment destination in northeast Oklahoma. The theme park is slated to open in 2026. The theme park component will encompass 125 acres featuring an Americana-themed environment...
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