Thrill seekers across North America are gearing up for a landmark year of high-speed innovation in 2027. From record-breaking spinning launch coasters to immersive racing experiences and custom family layouts, parks across the United States are preparing to debut an exceptional slate of new attractions.

Here is your complete guide to the 11 major roller coasters scheduled to open at US theme parks in 2027.

1. Bakunawa – Six Flags Great Adventure (New Jersey)

Taking the crown for the most ambitious investment of the year, Six Flags Great Adventure will unveil Bakunawa. Named after a legendary sea serpent, this custom Mack Rides spinning launch coaster will claim six world records upon opening. Riders will experience three magnetic launches, reach speeds of up to 100 mph, and scale a colossal 382-foot tower.

2. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift – Universal Studios Florida (Florida)

Universal Studios Florida is bringing high-octane automotive action to Orlando with Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. Built by Intamin, this state-of-the-art multi-launch coaster features custom rotating ride vehicles engineered to simulate drifting at high speeds. The signature moment sends riders up a massive 170-foot spike before launching through an intense, dynamic course.

3. Thrill Glider – Six Flags Magic Mountain (California)

Six Flags Magic Mountain continues to expand its roller coaster lineup with Thrill Glider, a suspended multi-launch coaster manufactured by Vekoma. Guests board hovercycle-style vehicles in a prone, face-forward position underneath the track. The layout spans 3,380 feet of terrain, reaching speeds of 50 mph alongside five inversions and 12 weightless airtime moments.

4. J3 Grand Prix – Lagoon (Utah)

Lagoon Amusement Park is introducing the first Intamin Hot Racer launched single-rail coaster in the United States with J3 Grand Prix. Featuring single-file seating for a race car cockpit feel, the 1,746-foot track will deliver two launches and three inversions, offering an agile, rapid-fire ride experience.

5. Cannonball! – Holiday World & Splashin' Safari (Indiana)

Holiday World is mixing thrill coaster mechanics with classic splashdowns in Cannonball!. Designed by Mack Rides, this hybrid water coaster takes riders up a 90-foot climb before accelerating through 1,000 feet of track at 45 mph, culminating in a dramatic final splash into a themed pool in the park's Fourth of July area.

6. Werewolf Gorge – Six Flags Fiesta Texas (Texas)

Six Flags Fiesta Texas will open Werewolf Gorge, a multi-launch family coaster built by Vekoma. Combining terrain-following track designs with multiple magnetic launches and storytelling elements, the coaster provides an accessible yet exciting adventure for visitors of all ages.

7. Eagle's Pursuit – Waldameer (Pennsylvania)

Erie's historic Waldameer is making a major addition to its lineup with Eagle's Pursuit. This custom Vekoma family launch coaster utilizes the park's natural hillside terrain overlooking Lake Erie, featuring two magnetic launches, a 60-foot drop, and 10 airtime moments at speeds up to 46 mph.

8. Miner's Mountain Express – Silver Dollar City (Missouri)

Silver Dollar City is expanding its story-driven offerings with Miner's Mountain Express, built by Mack Rides. Set to become the longest family coaster in the Midwest, the ride features two lift hills, 15 airtime moments, and detailed theming that takes guests past flooded mine shafts and rugged terrain in search of Marvel Cave.

9. Sky Hawk – Six Flags Great America (Illinois)

As the centerpiece of the new Camp Timber Trail area at Six Flags Great America, Sky Hawk will debut as the tallest, fastest, and longest suspended family coaster in the Midwest. The Vekoma-built ride provides smooth, swooping turns and aerial maneuvers for family thrill-seekers.

10. Midnight Showdown – Kentucky Kingdom (Kentucky)

Kentucky Kingdom is set to shake up the coaster world with Midnight Showdown, a major new attraction from The Gravity Group is designed to deliver intense night-ride dynamics and airtime-filled drops in Louisville.

11. Forbidden Lair – Lost Island (Iowa)

Lost Island in Waterloo is expanding its tropical mythos with Forbidden Lair. This world’s first 'Wild Moose' coaster from RMC sends riders both forward and backward through a mine-themed journey, complete with a 79-foot lift hill, sharp airtime hills, and a dramatic vertical spike before reversing through the layout.

But That's Not All...

Honourable Mentions: Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale, Arizona will also showcase Hot Wheels Bone Shaker: The Ultimate Ride and Hot Wheels Twin Mill Racer when this new theme park opens next year.

Also, with a delayed opening from 2026, Family Kingdom in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is set to debut its new RMC Raptor single-rail coaster in 2027.