Six Flags is stepping into a new era as the company announces that industry veteran John Reilly will become its next President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 8, 2025. The appointment follows a lengthy succession search by the Six Flags Board as the company looks to strengthen performance across its newly combined Six Flags…
Family Kingdom Amusement Park is gearing up for a major new chapter as the park prepares to add a custom RMC single-rail roller coaster to its lineup. The announcement was made at the RMC trade show booth during the annual IAAPA Expo in Orlando, confirming that a modern thrill is officially on the way to…
The spirits of Kings Island’s past are stirring once again. During a packed reveal at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Kings Island and Sally Dark Rides unveiled the first animatronic characters for Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare, the highly anticipated interactive dark ride arriving in 2026. For the first time ever, fans witnessed No Legs Larry…
A major announcement took place this morning on the IAAPA Expo show floor as Lotte World Adventure Busan revealed its next big thrill ride. The park is officially partnering with Zamperla to debut the country’s fastest launch coaster in 2026, marking the first installation of Zamperla’s highly anticipated Double Heart model. The Double Heart instantly…
Dolly Parton added another impressive accolade to her unparalleled list of honors, being named one of the newest inductees to the IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Hall of Fame. The recognition celebrates her role in creating and influencing Dollywood Parks & Resorts through her partnership with Herschend. Dolly and four other inductees…
Silverwood Theme Park is entering a new era. Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest family held themed attractions company, has signed an “exclusive term sheet” to acquire Silverwood, the Northwest’s largest theme and water park. The Norton family, who founded Silverwood in 1988 and have operated it for more than 35 years, confirmed the…
Each Fall, excitement builds around the nation’s top haunted houses and Halloween attractions. Once again, Coaster Nation put the power in the hands of the fans to decide their favorites. Unlike other outlets with paid rankings, or entry forms, this list is the result of 100% authentic fan votes! Fans nominated professional haunted attractions across…
Every Halloween season we hear about the BEST or SCARIEST haunted houses. Pro Haunted attractions today are comparable to Hollywood movie productions, becoming more elaborate and more immersive than ever before! According to the Haunted Attraction Association, the haunt industry is a $10 billion dollar industry with more than 4,000 haunted attractions spread across the…
Kentucky Kingdom is gearing up for a new era of fun and family thrills with the announcement of Flying Fox, a custom Vekoma family coaster set to debut in 2026. The $14 million addition marks the park’s first new coaster since 2019 and promises an immersive story-driven experience inspired by Kentucky’s agricultural roots. Themed around…
Universal Orlando Resort is giving guests more flexibility than ever before with the launch of new multi-day ticket options for 2026. For the first time, visitors can enjoy full access to all of Universal’s theme parks, including the groundbreaking Epic Universe, across multiple days of their vacation. The new ticket lineup offers 3-Day, 4-Day, and…
There’s still time to squeeze in some fall fun before the season officially wraps! Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is keeping the thrills going with a mix of fright and delight as Halloween Haunt and the family-friendly Tricks and Treats event continue select dates through November 2. When the sun sets, the park transforms into…
As the leaves fall and the season winds down, Six Flags America is going out in style with its largest Kids Boo Fest to date — and there’s still time to join the fun. The park will keep the Halloween magic alive for two more weekends through November 2, offering families a mix of thrills,…