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Kentucky Kingdom has officially opened its newest roller coaster, Flying Fox, expanding the park’s coaster lineup to six. The addition solidifies the park's position as hosting the highest number of roller coasters in the state of Kentucky.
Manufactured by Vekoma, Flying Fox features 1,380 feet of track, reaching a maximum height of 65 feet and top speeds of 37 mph. The £11.2 million ($14 million) ride is engineered to deliver family-friendly thrills, welcoming younger riders with an accessible minimum height requirement of 38 inches.
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas has officially unveiled Werewolf Gorge, a highly anticipated family launch roller coaster set to debut during the park’s 35th anniversary season in 2027.
The new attraction promises to deliver an immersive multi-generational experience, combining rich storytelling with a dynamic layout that sets a major new benchmark for family thrill rides.
Manufactured by Vekoma, Werewolf Gorge will become the longest roller coaster in the history of the San Antonio park.
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Universal Destinations & Experiences has officially announced that Universal Kids Resort, its first-ever regional theme park designed specifically for families with young children, will open its gates on 1 July 2026.
Located in Frisco, Texas, the highly anticipated 20-acre development marks a major strategic shift for the company, bringing its renowned entertainment and theme park expertise to a brand-new generation via kid-sized thrills.
To coincide with the opening date announcement, Universal has launched ticket sales, on-site hotel holiday packages, and the park’s first annual pass option.
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Universal has revealed that Warner Bros. Pictures’ smash-hit horror film Sinners will be coming to Halloween Horror Nights this autumn, bringing an all-new haunted house to both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
The announcement follows the movie's historic success, having grossed over $370 million globally, and securing four Oscar wins from a record-breaking 16 Academy Award nominations.
The new haunted house will debut at Universal Orlando Resort on Friday 28 August, and at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday 3 September.
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SeaWorld Orlando has officially opened its highly anticipated new attraction, Expedition Odyssey: Fire & Ice, launching the state-of-the-art simulator ride exclusively for SeaWorld Orlando Pass Members this past weekend, ahead of its grand debut to the general public.
The brand new, story-driven attraction takes families on a visually stunning mission through the extreme natural forces that shape the Arctic environment. Blending high-definition cinematography with a sophisticated ride system, the experience mimics the sensation of soaring above erupting volcanoes, gliding over massive glaciers, and diving deep beneath icy waters.
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Crank the volume and warm up those air guitars because the legendary Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has officially roared back to life with a brand new, rock-charged remix.
Launching on 26 May, the reimagined fan-favourite attraction drops guests straight into the middle of the most buzzworthy concert Hollywood has ever seen, headlined by none other than The Electric Mayhem.
The updated attraction features high-speed launch thrills, a pulse-pounding new soundtrack, a fresh merchandise collection, and an updated food and beverage lineup in the courtyard. The experience has also been populated with a star-studded list of celebrity cameos hidden throughout the queue line and gift shop.
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SeaWorld San Antonio is set to light up the Texas sky this summer with its premier nighttime event, Electric Ocean.
Highlighting the season's festivities is the debut of the park's first-ever drone spectacle, the SeaWorld Illuminight Drone Finale, which officially launches on Friday, 22 May 2026.
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Universal Orlando Resort has officially confirmed that The Lost Continent themed land at Universal Islands of Adventure will close permanently to make way for a major new development.
The transition will occur in phases over the coming months, marking the end of one of the park’s original opening-day areas.
This expected announcement signals a significant shift for Universal Islands of Adventure as it moves away from its original mythology-driven concepts toward new immersive storytelling experiences.
