D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (also known as the D23 Expo) has become the hub for all Disney Parks announcements, and the 2024 event was no exception. The Disney Experiences Showcase panel Saturday was where Disney execs announce everything...
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Kings Island Announces RiverRacers, Splash River Junction for Soak City in 2025
Kings Island is making a big splash of their own in 2025. Next year, Kings Island’s Soak City Water Park will debut first-of-its-kind thrills and chills with the addition of RiverRacers, the first and only dual-racing water coaster in Ohio,...
Continue reading...Canada’s Wonderland Debuting AlpenFury Launch Coaster in 2025
Combining the elements of fire and ice, Canada’s Wonderland is inviting guests to face nature’s wrath next year on AlpenFury, the longest, tallest and fastest launch coaster in Canada. When fire and ice come together inside the mysterious Wonder Mountain,...
Continue reading...Carowinds Adding New Family Coaster & Water Ride in 2025
In recent years, many parks around the world have placed a focus on family-friendly entertainment, and the latest is Carowinds, who will add two “Bigger. Better. Snoopy-er.” family-friendly attractions next season, including Snoopy’s Racing Railway, the park’s 15th roller coaster,...
Continue reading...First Look at Planet Coaster 2
Last month, the highly anticipated sequel to one of the most popular roller coaster games was finally announced: Planet Coaster 2 will be coming in Fall 2024! Planet Coaster 2 builds upon the foundation of the original game plus the...
Continue reading...Kings Dominion Opening Rapterra Launched Wing Coaster in 2025
Kings Dominion announced plans today to open Rapterra, a Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) launched wing coaster, in 2025 for the park’s 50th anniversary season. Touted as the world’s tallest and longest launched wing coaster, Rapterra will feature a 0-65 mph...
Continue reading...Six Flags Goes All IP For 2024’s Fright Fest
Six Flags is taking a page from the Universal Halloween Horror Nights playbook for this year’s Fright Fest. The park chain announced that for 2024 they’re bringing a lineup of famous horror franchises to the parks. The new lineup is...
Continue reading...St. Louis Union Station Adding Spinning Coaster, Other Rides in 2025
St. Louis Union Station announced plans this week to open a miniature spinning coaster and two other rides and attractions in 2025. The train-station-turned-entertainment-destination will feature a Zamperla spinning coaster, pirate ship and wave swinger by Memorial Day weekend 2025....
Continue reading...DisneylandForward Gets One Step Closer
Tonight the Anaheim city council gave unanimous final approval on DisneylandForward, the future plan for the Disneyland Resort that Disney shared back in 2021. Disneyland President Ken Potrock shared the news on the Disney Parks Blog, along with details about...
Continue reading...Six Flags Qiddiya to Feature Maurer Spike Coaster
Maurer Rides today revealed details about Sea Stallion, the company’s newest Spike Coaster model, which will open at the currently under-construction Six Flags Qiddiya in Saudi Arabia. Each ride vehicle will seat two guests, with one rider having speed control...
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...Lake Compounce 2024 Season Includes Retrack of Wildcat and More
Lake Compounce is getting ready to kick off a new season in 2024, which includes a retracking of their classic Wildcat. According to the park this year, its growl is about to become louder than ever. The era of the...
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