2026 attractions

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Kings Island Phantom Theater Awakens as No Legs Larry and Maestro Debut in Animatronic Form
ByDan Hower November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

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…

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Construction | News | Overseas Parks

Lotte World to Debut the World’s First Double Heart Launch Coaster in 2026
ByDan Hower November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

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…

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Construction | Kentucky Kingdom | News | Video

Kentucky Kingdom Unveils “Flying Fox,” A New Roller Coaster Opening in 2026
ByDan Hower October 27, 2025October 28, 2025

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…

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Construction | News | Six Flags

Record-Breaking 309ft Roller Coaster Coming to Six Flags Over Texas
ByDan Hower September 26, 2025September 29, 2025

Six Flags Over Texas is charging into history with Tormenta Rampaging Run, a one-of-a-kind roller coaster that will trample six world records when it opens in 2026. Soaring to 309 feet, this adrenaline-fueled attraction will not only become the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster, but also the first-ever giga dive coaster, setting a…

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Construction | Dollywood | News

Dollywood Unveils NightFlight Expedition: World’s First-of-Its-Kind Hybrid Coaster and Whitewater River Adventure Coming in 2026
ByDan Hower September 17, 2025September 19, 2025

Dollywood has officially revealed its next record-breaking addition, and it’s one for the history books. Opening in Spring 2026, NightFlight Expedition will debut inside Wildwood Grove as the largest single attraction investment in Dollywood’s history, a more than $50 million project blending coaster thrills, river rapids, and immersive storytelling into one unforgettable journey. Created in…

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Cedar Fair | Kings Island | News

Kings Island’s Phantom Theater Returns With a Haunting New Chapter in 2026
ByDan Hower August 28, 2025November 18, 2025

A ghostly encore is preparing to take the stage at Kings Island. Next spring, the park will debut Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare, a brand-new dark ride that pays homage to one of the park’s most beloved attractions while raising the curtain on a fresh chapter of storytelling and technology. Set inside the theater (current Boo…

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News | Overseas Parks | Video

Zamperla Reveals World’s First Naruto Themed Launch Coaster
ByDan Hower November 19, 2024November 23, 2024

Parc Spirou in France is set to unveil an exciting addition to its lineup in 2026 with the debut of Zamperla’s first-ever Family Thrill Launch Coaster. This groundbreaking collaboration between the renowned Italian ride manufacturer and the beloved theme park promises a ride that blends high-energy thrills with family-friendly appeal. Engineered with precision, the new…

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